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The Department of Digital Systems of the University of Piraeus is accepting applications for the Postgraduate Programme of Studies (MSc) “Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence Technologies” for the academic year 2024-25 (starting in October 2024). The MSc in Cybersecurity and AI Technologies (MSc in Cybersecurity and AI Technologies).
Graduates of higher educational institutions (university and technological education) of the domestic territory or equivalent similar institutions of foreign countries are admitted to this MSc.
The selection among the candidates is based on objective criteria and personal interview by a committee of professors.
Applications will be accepted from 26 April to 28 June 10 June to 15 September 2024. Applicants may choose one of the following two alternative ways to complete and submit their applications:
● Completion and submission of the application form through the Electronic Application System “ARISTILLOS” at https://aristyllos.ds.unipi.gr/web/ (suggested method).
● Completion of the application form in MS-WORD format or by hand. Thereafter, and within the above deadline, print (in the case of the MS-WORD file) and sign the application form and, together with the necessary supporting documents, submit it either by registered post or by physical presence. Applications in MS-WORD format and information material are available at https://cybersecurity.ds.unipi.gr/.
Interested parties must submit the following documents:
1. Application form.
2. Biographical note.
3. A copy of your degree or certificate of completion of studies.
4. Certificate of analytical grades, including the degree grade.
5. Certified proof of good knowledge of the English language.
6. Two (2) letters of recommendation
7. Recognition by the DOATAP for those who hold degrees from foreign universities (if available).
8. A copy of your Bachelor’s or Diploma thesis (if completed).
9. Publications in refereed journals (if any)
10. Evidence of professional or research activity (if any)
11. Photocopy of two sides of the identity card
12. One (1) photo.
13. Affidavit (via the service https://www.gov.gr/ or with an attestation of the authenticity of the signature in a KEP, or Police Station in Greece) where the candidate will declare that the documents submitted and deposited in his/her file are true.
In case of failure or absence of supporting documents (mode i) you can contact the Secretariat of Postgraduate Studies of the Department of Digital Systems of the University of Piraeus at the e-mail address ds_sec@unipi.gr.
If you choose to submit the supporting documents in paper form, this can be done at the Postgraduate Studies Secretariat of the Department of Digital Systems of the University of Piraeus by phone at 210-4142773 or by e-mail at ds_sec@unipi.gr.
Knowledge of English Language
Proficiency in English is demonstrated in the following ways:
1. Language certificates
● AIM Awards Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (B2) (Units: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking)
● AIM Qualifications Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (B2) (Anglia Advanced) (Units: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking)
● Ascentis Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (CEF B2)
● Assessment Board for Language Examinations: Level B2 (ABLE B2) of the Hellenic American University (Nashua, New Hampshire, USA)
● BULATS English Language Test, scores 60-74, from CAMBRIDGE University or CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT
● ENGLISH (For certificates issued up to 19/11/2019)
● BUSINESS ENGLISH CERTIFICATE – VANTAGE (BEC VANTAGE) from the University of Cambridge Local Examinations
● Syndicate (UCLES) or CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH
● BUSINESS ENGLISH CERTIFICATE PRELIMINARY of CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH overall score 160-170
● BUSINESS ENGLISH CERTIFICATE VANTAGE of the CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH overall score 160-179
● CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCED ENGLISH of the CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH overall score 160-179
● FIRST CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH from CAMBRIDGE University or CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH
● FIRST CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH of the CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH overall score 160-179
● CERTIFICATE IN INTEGRATED SKILLS IN ENGLISH ISE II of TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON
● TEST OF ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION (TOEIC) by EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE/CHAUNCEY, USA, scores from 505 to 780
● CITY & GUILDS LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (reading, writing and listening) -COMMUNICATOR- and CITY & GUILDS LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (Spoken) -COMMUNICATOR- (to be submitted cumulatively as proof of proficiency)
● CITY & GUILDS CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL ESOL – COMMUNICATOR – and CITY & GUILDS CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL SPOKEN ESOL – COMMUNICATOR – (To be cumulatively submitted as evidence of proficiency)
● (ECCE) – CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY IN ENGLISH from the University of Michigan (ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE or Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments – CaMLA or Michigan Language Assessment)
● EDI Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International JETSET Level 5 (CEF B2)
● ESB Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International All Modes (Council of Europe Level B2)
● INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM (IELTS) from the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES) or CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH – The British Council – IDP Education Australia IELTS Australia with a score of 5.5 to 6.5
● GA Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International – CEFR: B2
● GA Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Classic B2)
● B2- LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading, Writing) (Communicator B2) and B2 – LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Speaking) (Communicator B2) (submitted cumulatively for proof of proficiency)
● LanguageCert Test of English (LTE) – LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Listening, Reading) (LanguageCert Test of English B2)
● LONDON TESTS OF ENGLISH LEVEL 3 – UPPER INTERMEDIATE COMMUNICATION- του EDEXCEL
● EDEXCEL LEVEL I CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (CEF B2)
● LRN Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (CEF B2)
● MET – MICHIGAN ENGLISH TEST (Sections: Listening, Reading, Speaking) scores from 157 to 189 of the Michigan Language Assessment or CAMBRIDGE MICHIGAN LANGUAGE ASSESSMENTS- CaMLA
● MET – MICHIGAN ENGLISH TEST (Sections: Listening, Reading or Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing) scores from 53 to 63 on the Michigan Language Assessment
● MICHIGAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT BATTERY (MELAB) score from 80 to 90 of the CAMBRIDGE MICHIGAN LANGUAGE ASSESSMENTS or the MICHIGAN LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT
● Michigan State University – Certificate of English Language Competency (MSU – CELC): CEF B2
● NOCN Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (B2)
● NYLC –NEW YORK LANGUAGE CENTER CERTIFICATE Level B2
● OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (CEFR B2)
● OCNW Certificate in ESOL International at Level 1 (Common European Framework equivalent level B2) (up until 31/8/2009)
● Open College Network West Midlands Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (CEFR B2)
● PEARSON EDI Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (CEF B2)
● PEARSON LCCI LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (CEFR B2)
● PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH GENERAL LEVEL 3 UPPER- INTERMEDIATE COMMUNICATION – του EDEXCEL
● PEARSON EDEXCEL LEVEL I CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (CEF B2) (ENGLISH INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE)
● PEARSON LCCI EFB LEVEL 3 (Modules: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, if one of the modules is “Pass”)
● PEARSON LCCI EFB LEVEL 2 (Units: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, with grade “Distinction” or “Credit”)
● PRELIMINARY ENGLISH TEST του CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH overall score 160-170
● TEST OF ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION (TOEIC) του EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE/ CHAUNCEY, USA, βαθμολογία από 505 έως 780
● Test of Interactive English, B2 Level (ACELS)
● Test of Interactive English, Β2 Level (Gatehouse Awards)
● Test of Interactive English, B2 + Level (ACELS)
● VTCT (ITEC) Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (B2)
● State Certificate of Attainment of Language Level B2 of Law 2740/1999, as replaced by paragraph 19 of article 13 of Law 3149/2003
General remarks:
● Qualifications in a foreign language at a higher level also demonstrate knowledge of a lower (required) level of the foreign language.
● A foreign language teaching licence does not prove foreign language proficiency. Candidates holding the relevant licence shall demonstrate knowledge of a foreign language by one of the specified means of proof of knowledge of a foreign language set out in this Annex.
● All foreign language qualifications must be accompanied by an official translation into Greek.
Student Candidate Evaluation Procedure
The evaluation of the candidates of the MSc is carried out by a Candidate Evaluation Committee (CEC) which consists of faculty members of the Department in the MSc.
The evaluation criteria for candidates are as follows:
● Qualifications.
● Grades of qualifications and courses relevant to the subject of the MSc.
● Proficiency in English language.
● Scope and duration of work and research experience.
● Letters of recommendation.
● Interview.
The final lists of admissions and runners-up will be announced by the Secretariat of the MSc.
Tuition fees
The tuition fees of the MSc amount to 4.900€ and are paid in advance (in instalments) to the Research Centre of the University of Piraeus.
The publication of the Government Gazette for the renaming of the MSc from “Digital Systems Security” is expected.
to “Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence Technologies”
