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For those applicants who do not fulfil the formal English language requirements, MBS College offers, locally, English language preparatory courses. MBS College is also a TOEFL test centre where students can sit a computer based test.

There is also flexibility for mature students and there is a process of recognition of prior learning and of working experience.

Q: What is the application process?

1) Fill in the Application Form

(You may fill it in and send it to us either:

(i) By using Nitro Reader (it can be downloaded here - http://www.nitroreader.com/download/). In Nitro Reader fill in the form, save it and send it to us by email to marketing@mbs.edu.gr

(ii) By using Acrobat Reader. In Acrobat Reader, fill in the form, when complete press print, choose as printer the Microsoft .xps document writer, save it as an .xps document and send it to us by email to marketing@mbs.edu.gr).

2) Photocopy of id or passport or/and student visa (for non EU students)

3) Original copy or certified copy by the British Council of the Bachelors degree(s) or any other degree the student may hold

4) Original or certified copy by the British Council of English diploma(s) the student may hold

If the student’s proficiency in English is shown differently, e.g. working experience under English speaking environment or having English as a mother tongue, he/she is required to show evidence that (e.g. employers letter)

5) 2 Reference letters sent straight to the university concerned (for NTU degree programmes, the references should be posted to MBS College, 84 Olympionikon str. 71305 Heraklion Crete, Greece).

If the referee wishes to send it by email, follow the directions below. Please find a ready made form here.

(The referee may fill it in and send it to us either:

(i) By using Nitro Reader (it can be downloaded here - http://www.nitroreader.com/download/). In Nitro Reader fill in the form, save it and send it to us by email to marketing@mbs.edu.gr

6) For the master programmes, original copy or certified copy by the British Council of the analytical transcript of the student’s modules taken including the marks obtained from previous degree(s) he/she may hold, and working experience

7) 4 Passport type photographs

Q: What are the deadlines for applying?

For the Royal Holloway University of London masters degree MSc in International Business the deadline is the 31st of August.

For the Nottingham Trent University degrees the deadline is the 9th of October.

For the rest, please refer to www.mbs.edu.gr, marketing@mbs.edu.gr, +30 2810 342 700, because the dates follow a flexible mode.

Q: When does the academic year start?

In the second week of October.

Q: In which language are the modules taught?

The degree programmes by Nottingham Trent University are taught in both Greek and English. The rest of the programmes are taught in English.

Q: Which institute awards the academic title and which institute is mentioned on the degree awarded?

Nottingham Trent University, London School of Economics, Royal Holloway University of London, University College of London and Queen Mary University of London respectively.

Q: What is the average living cost per month?

Accommodation: 200€ - 400€

Other living costs (e.g. food, everyday commodities): 500€ - 800€

Q: What is the procedure for issuing a student visa and residence permit?

You first contact the Greek Embassy at your country. A list of the embassies contact details is provided at the site of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In order to issue a student visa, the documentation required is the following (relevant enquiries should be directed to the Greek embassy concerned):

1) MBS College acceptance letter

2) Proven evidence that the applicant has the necessary fund support required to study and live in Greece during his/her studies. Depositing the money required in advance is what we recommend. Otherwise provide legitimate evidence that the student will have the sufficient fund support for living and studying in Greece for 3 years.

3) Written consent by parents if the student is younger than 18 years old.

4) Evidence of clean criminal records.

5) Evidence of good health provided by private or public hospital in the country the student comes from.

6) Insurance company contract, covering at least 90 days - the period the student needs until his/her visa expires.

7) 2-4 colour photos

8) Proven evidence that the student speaks English.

9) 30-50 €

For the residence permit the student would need:

1) 4 passport type photos

2) Passport photocopy

3) Student visa photocopy

4) MBS College acceptance letter

5) Copy of health certificate issued by Greek public hospital

6) Copy of insurance company contract

7) Copy of bank balance statement. Should contain at least the amount of money needed in order to study and live in Greece for 3 years.

8) Copies of all the above

9) 150 €

Q: Is there transportation to and from the college and of what type, i.e. train, bus etc?

The students can be transported to and from MBS College by the public bus (ask for details at MBS College or at 2810-226065 and 220795), taxi or private means. The distances relatively are small (15 minutes by foot from the city centre), so often students come by foot, bus, bike.

Q: Is it legitimate for non EU students to work in Greece during their studies?

Yes it is, but not more than 4 hours a day. In order to do this, they need a special work permit issued in Greece.

Q: Are non EU students allowed to work in Greece after they graduate?

In order to do this they need to issue a new visa from the Greek embassy in their country, which requires an acceptance letter by their future employer. After they arrive to Greece they need to issue a work permit.

Q: Can a student stop and then begin again his studies on a later date in the future?

Only under special circumstances and with the Nottingham Trent University consent.

Q: Can a student change his/her area of studies without losing the credits he/she has already gained?

Only within courses of the same study area, i.e. Business School, but still it remains subject to module prerequisites.

Q: Is there internet and wi-fi on campus?

Yes

Q: When do holidays start and end?

Christmas holidays begin around the 22nd of December and last for 2 weeks.

Easter holidays normally take place between the 15th of April and 15th of May. Holidays here too last 2 weeks. In 2012 Easter holidays for students will begin around the 10th - 15th of April.

Summer holidays for most courses begin on the first 10 days of June and end in the beginning of October.

MBS College campus is closed during Bank holidays. The dates of these are as follows:

28th of October - National celebration

11th of November - Local celebration

17th of November - National celebration

27th February - Clean Monday

1st of May - Mayday

Q: When should the student come to Crete?

Preferably the first visit for accommodation and for viewing the environment and facilities should be in August after the 15th (due to a Bank Holiday during which Greeks normally take their summer holidays). If accommodation is settled, not more than a week in advance is needed for preparation.

Q: What will approximately be the student’s initial costs/expenses once they arrive to Greece?

1) Accommodation: With monthly rent around 200-500 €, the student might need to pay the 2 first months in advance

2) Furniture and electrical appliances costs

3) Books and study material: 20-50 € / per book

4) Insurance: 80 -180 €

5) Residence permit fee and associated costs: 150 € standard fee, plus 10 € health certificate, 10 € legal verification of documents

6) Food, beverages and going out: € 150

7) Bank account: 500 € to open a bank account, 500 € on bank balance statement for the residence permit

8) Tuition fees

Q: What is the weather like in Crete?

Approximately 300 days per year sun. The average temperature during winter is 15 degrees and 30 during the summer.

Q: What is the currency in Greece?