Quality Policy of the University

The Senate of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), following a proposal by the University’s Quality Assurance Unit (MODIP-AUTH) during its 23rd meeting on 28/02/2019, approved the Institution’s Quality Policy at its 2981st meeting on 07/03/2019 as follows:

  1. Continuous improvement of quality in education and research

  2. Continuous improvement of the quality of procedures and services at AUTH

  3. Continuous improvement of working conditions and quality of life within AUTH

  4. Transparency at all levels

  5. Promotion of the University’s work to society, the state, and the international academic community

This quality policy is implemented through:

  • A commitment to compliance with the legal and regulatory framework of the Institution

  • The establishment, review, redesign, and redefinition of quality assurance objectives, which are fully aligned with the University’s strategic goals

The policy primarily supports:

  • The organization of the internal quality assurance system

  • The assumption of responsibilities by the University leadership, academic departments, operational units, staff members, and students, and the recognition of their role in quality assurance

  • The safeguarding of academic principles, ethics, the prevention of discrimination, and the encouragement of participation by external stakeholders in quality assurance processes

  • The continuous improvement of learning, teaching, research, and innovation

  • The quality assurance of study programs and their alignment with the specific standards of the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education (HAHE)

  • The effective organization of services and the development and maintenance of infrastructure

  • The allocation and effective management of the necessary resources for the University’s operation

  • The development and rational distribution of human resources