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Greece: Deputy Minister assures academic year will continue for private universities
Greek Deputy Minister of Education Nikos Papaioannou has assured that the academic year will not be lost following recent decisions by the Council of State (StE) to cancel the operating licenses and program certifications of three non-state universities.
According to the Ministry, the issues regarding building deficiencies and certification criteria are being addressed. The National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance (EOPPEP) and the Hellenic National Agency for Higher Education (ETHAAE) are working to resolve these discrepancies. The government aims to have outstanding issues for already licensed institutions settled by the end of September, while the horizon for new applications is set for late October.
Papaioannou emphasized that the legal framework allows for the rectification of deficiencies within three months, and he expects the recovery of licenses for the affected institutions in the coming days.
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Council of State · EOPPEP · ETHAAE · Greece · Hellenic National Agency for Higher Education · National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications and VocationalGuid · Nikos Papaioannou
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The academic year will not be lost for students of non-state universities. epirusjournal.gr · www.larissapress.gr · www.alfavita.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Two non-state universities are expected to recover their licenses in the coming days. epirusjournal.gr · www.larissapress.gr · www.alfavita.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] A third non-state university is expected to recover its license at the beginning of the next week. epirusjournal.gr · www.larissapress.gr · www.alfavita.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The EOPPEP and ETHAAE organizations will take necessary actions to ensure the academic year proceeds. epirusjournal.gr · www.larissapress.gr · www.alfavita.gr
- [DISPUTED] The Council of State's decisions regarding the cancellation of licenses for three non-state universities were ruled constitutional. epirusjournal.gr · www.larissapress.gr · www.alfavita.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] A new regulatory act will be issued to finalize the quantitative criteria for curriculum certification. epirusjournal.gr · www.larissapress.gr