The completion of a Master’s Thesis (ΜΔΕ) is mandatory in the curriculum of the MSc program, as described in the
Internal Regulations of the MSc Program.
The topic may be theoretical, experimental, or a combination of both, and must constitute an original research study. The thesis process is outlined below:
Topic Selection:
At the beginning of each academic year, the proposed thesis topics are announced on the MSc program website.
Students select topics in consultation with potential supervisors and submit their choice of both topic and supervisor.
➡️ Available Topics |
Supervisor & Topic Assignment Form
Thesis Preparation:
The preparation period must last at least one academic semester. The MSc Thesis is conducted in accordance with the
AUTH Research Ethics Regulations.
Once the research is completed, and after consulting with the supervisor, the student begins writing the thesis.
The thesis may be written in Greek or English. If written in English, it must include an extended abstract in Greek
detailing the methodology and main findings.
A typical Master’s Thesis ranges between 50 and 150 pages, with the original research comprising more than 50% of the content.
➡️ Thesis Template |
Guidelines
Evaluation:
Once the thesis is completed, a Three-Member Examination Committee is formed to evaluate the work, with one member being the supervisor.
➡️ Committee Formation Request
The evaluation includes both the written thesis and an oral defense in front of the committee, at a time and place determined by the program. The presentation is public, announced on the program website at least 3 days in advance, and all instructors and students are notified.
Thesis presentations take place three times per year, in dedicated sessions within 2 weeks following the end of each exam period (February, June, September). The thesis must be submitted to the committee at least 10 days before the scheduled presentation.
After the defense, a report is prepared indicating the individual grades of each committee member, the average score, and any remarks or comments. The thesis is approved if the final grade is equal to or greater than 6/10.
Once approved, the student proceeds with the final submission and the thesis is published in the AUTH Institutional Repository of Scientific Works.
[1] The committee has access to tools provided by AUTH for plagiarism detection.