University of Macedonia

The University of Macedonia is the second and “youngest” University of the city of Thessaloniki and it specializes in economic and social sciences. It was founded by the Greek State under the Presidential Decree. In the past it was widely known as Graduate School of Industrial Studies of Thessaloniki which was founded in 1948 and started its first operation during the academic year 1957-1958.

The University of Macedonia constitutes an internationally recognized hub with an uninterrupted contribution to the country`s scientific community as to the educational, cultural and economic life of Northern Greece.

The University gives particular emphasis on research which it is enhanced and promoted through all the University's available means. Close cooperation has been established with the industry and businesses of the private and public sector. For this reason, courses are often designed as part of either undergraduate or postgraduate study programs, with a view to meeting their specific needs, incorporating the latest developments in Greece and internationally, while members of the Research and Teaching Staff of the University’s Departments implement educational and research programs in collaboration with large businesses and organisations.

The Career Office offers the following services:

• individual Study and career-related consultancy services.
• organizing  events providing information and networking with the labour market.
• implementing group counseling and workshops for the development of social skills and the enhancement of the professional readiness of students and graduates of the University.
• posting announcements related to the academic and professional choices of its beneficiaries (postgraduate programs, scholarships, competitions, job openings, job opportunities etc.)
• Continuous communication and investigation of prospects of graduates of the University