1. The Departments of Communication, Media and Culture (CMC) and International and European Studies (IES) of Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences jointly announce the admission of forty (40) students to the Interdepartmental Postgraduate Program "MA in Digital Transformation: e-Diplomacy, e-Campaigning & Digital Law" for the academic year 2025–2026, following a decision by the Study Program Committee and in line with the revised constitutive act of the MA. An additional five (5) places are reserved for judicial officers, diplomatic staff, and communication advisors. The program requires a minimum of 5 students per specialization and allows for a maximum of 15. It commences in late September - early October 2025 and, after successful completion of three semesters (90 ECTS), participants will be awarded the degree: "MA in Digital Transformation" with a reference to their chosen Specialization.

2. The objective and purpose of the Program is to enable participants to broaden and deepen their knowledge through a combination of theoretical instruction and empirical study, interactive co-creation and innovation workshops. The program offers a broad overview of interconnected cutting-edge fields at the European and international level, as well as specialized interdisciplinary knowledge, advanced techniques, and critical skills. Students of the program will have the opportunity to experiment with the development of innovative applications in the fields of the digital economy, digital public diplomacy, digital and immersive communication campaigns, and digital justice, addressing real-world challenges proposed by collaborating institutions from Greece and abroad, coming from the research, public, and private sectors.

DATES AND DEADLINES

The application process will be conducted from Tuesday, April 22d, 2025 at 00:01 to Friday, May 30th, 2025 at 23:59 (EEST) for early birds and from Saturday, June 1st, 2025 at 00:01 to Monday, June 30th, 2025 at 23:59 (EEST) for late birds. Third country nationals (from non-EU countries) are encouraged to apply during the early bird period. Early bird applications will be given priority consideration.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Graduates of Greek and foreign Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are accepted into the Master’s Program, provided their degrees fall within the broader fields of Social, Political, and Economic Sciences, and more specifically in the areas of International Relations, Law, Political Science, Economics, Communication and Media, Diplomacy, as well as Information and Technology Sciences.
2. Professionals with proven work experience in one of the three Specializations of the program may also be admitted, regardless of their undergraduate degree.
3. Required qualifications: a) Online application: Candidates must complete and submit an application via the program’s official website, during the period and in the manner specified in this call. b) Detailed curriculum vitae (CV). c) Degree or certificate of completion of studies from a Greek or foreign higher education institution. d) Certificate of English language proficiency at a minimum level of C1: Acceptable certificates are specified in this call and must not be more than ten years old. Exempt from this requirement are candidates who have completed part or all of their secondary and/or higher education in an English-speaking institution, have professional experience and/or publications in English, or have English as their native language. If the above conditions are not met or if the certificate is older than ten years, candidates may request to participate in an online language proficiency assessment. e) Names of two (2) university faculty members and/or employers who can provide references for the applicant and may be contacted by the Selection Committee.
4. Desirable qualifications: a) Relevant academic background: a bachelor's or master's degree in the fields of communication, political science, diplomacy, law, or digital technologies. b) Relevant (professional) experience: work, internship, or volunteer experience in the fields of communication, politics, diplomacy, law, or digital technologies. c) Relevant academic research and/or publications: research papers and original publications in the fields of communication, politics, diplomacy, law, or digital technologies. d) Language proficiency certificates in languages other than English and Greek.
5. All documents must be scanned in PDF, DOC, or JPG format. They must be written in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, or Greek—if written in any other language, they must be translated into English.

ADMISSION PROCESS

1. A three-member Selection Committee is responsible for selecting the candidates.
2. Selection criteria to be evaluated: a) Undergraduate degree grade b) Relevance of undergraduate degree c) Grade and relevance of postgraduate degree (if applicable) d) Responses in the online application form e) Foreign languages other than English and Greek f) Relevant academic research and/or publications g) Online interview. The specific selection criteria and their grading scale are described in more detail and/or adjusted in the annual call for applications.
3. First phase: The Selection Committee examines whether the applicants meet the necessary admission requirements and evaluates their application files based on the selection criteria. The grading scale ranges from 0 to 70. The passing score ranges from 35 (minimum) to 70. Applicants who receive a score of 35/70 or higher are invited to the second phase. Both successful and unsuccessful candidates may request a score report indicating the grade they received in the first phase.
4. Second phase: Candidates who achieve at least 35/70 in the first phase are invited to an online interview with the Selection Committee. The Committee scores candidates on a scale from 0 to 30. The passing range is from 15 (minimum) to 30. Candidates who achieve 15/30 or higher are considered successful. Both successful and unsuccessful candidates may request a score report with their final evaluation score. View in detail here.
5. A request for re-evaluation may be submitted to the Program Director within three (3) days from the notification of the score report to the candidate. The request may include objections only regarding the Committee’s misinterpretation or failure to consider specific documents submitted by the candidate—not regarding the Committee’s substantive evaluation.
6. The Selection Committee issues the final list of successful candidates (selected and shortlisted). Up to forty-five (45) students may be admitted. The remaining successful candidates are shortlisted, in order to fill any potential vacancies. The decision is ratified by the Study Program Committee, following a recommendation from the Steering Committee.
7. Selected candidates will be required to submit a registration form, a passport or ID, and—within a specified deadline— proof of payment for the first installment of tuition fees to the following bank account: ELKE Panteion – MA in Digital Transformation: e-Diplomacy, e-Campaigning & Digital Law. If the deadline passes without action, shortlisted candidates will be invited in order of ranking.
8. Selected candidates who wish to apply for full or partial tuition fee exemption will be required to indicate this on the registration form and submit a tuition exemption application along with the necessary supporting documents, without paying the first installment of tuition fees.
9. The final list of admitted students is approved by the Study Program Committee, following a recommendation from the Steering Committee, and is published on the Program’s website.

DURATION AND STRUCTURE OF STUDIES

1. The duration of studies for the award of the Master’s Degree is set at eighteen (18) months and includes two (2) academic semesters and a third semester dedicated to the completion and defense of a master’s dissertation, participation in a project, or completion of an internship.
2. The program begins in the fall semester and follows a dynamic modular structure.
3. The first semester includes core courses common to all students. The program welcomes students with an autumn research and co-creation Bootcamp in the fields of digital transformation in diplomacy, communication, and law, continues with an intensive methodology seminar, and then introduces students to topics of digital innovation, algorithmic thinking, and the dilemmas that arise in governance, economy, communication, law, and citizenship.
4. In the second semester, students choose one of the three Specializations: 1. e-Diplomacy; 2. e-Campaigning; 3. Digital Law. The second semester concludes with a Hackathon focused on digital innovation and creation, aimed at developing innovative digital solutions to key challenges in the fields of digital transformation of diplomacy, communication, and law. This is carried out in collaboration with social partners from the relevant fields and the broader digital innovation ecosystem in Greece and the international/European ecosystem.
5. In the third semester, students choose one of the following three assignments: 1. Writing a master’s dissertation; 2. Carrying out internship in a public, private, or non-profit organization; 3. Participating in a project of a public, private, or non-profit organization.

ATTENDANCE

1. With the exception of the two in-person educational events—the Bootcamp and the Hackathon—which take place in Athens or other locations in Greece, the core of the teaching and mentoring is conducted remotely and/or in hybrid format. Online classes are primarily held in the evening, between 18:00–21:00 EET/EEST.
2. The Master's Program is a full-time program. Part-time enrollment is not available.
3. The Steering Committee may grant a temporary suspension of studies for up to two consecutive semesters, for significant reasons. Such a request can be submitted by the student after the successful completion of the first semester.
4. The language of instruction of the Master’s Program is English.
5. Physical presence in the two in situ events is absolutely necessary. Enrolled students who fail to show up in the two events will be discontinued from the program, and no refund of fees paid will be possible.

TUITION FEES

1. The tuition fees for the program are set at €3,500 for Greek nationals and citizens of EU/EEA member states, and at €5,500 for non-EU citizens. Tuition fees may be paid by the student directly or by a third party (individual or legal entity) on behalf of the student. Fees are paid in two equal installments: one upon registration and the second at the beginning of the second semester. All payments must be made via bank transfer to the designated account of the program held in Alpha Bank,

BIC/SWIFT: CRBAGRAA, IBAN: GR69 0140 1490 1490 0200 1001 462 (ELKE Panteion – MA in Digital Transformation: e-Diplomacy, e-Campaigning & Digital Law). The financial management of the program’s resources is carried out by ELKE of Panteion University. Tuition fees already paid are non-refundable under any circumstances.

2. Student Support Measures include: a) A 6% discount is granted in cases where the full tuition amount is paid in a single installment. b) Up to 30% of Greek students may be fully or partially exempted from tuition fees based on financial and social criteria, in accordance with the applicable legal provisions. c) For foreign students, partial fee waivers may be granted for well-documented academic, social, or financial reasons, following a decision by the Study Program Committee. d) Tuition fees may be covered by employers, partners of the program, or other sponsors.

3. Tuition fees do not cover individual travel, accommodation or other expenses related to the in-person educational events (Bootcamp and Hackathon).

4. Tuition fees, once paid, may not be refunded for any reason.

FURTHER INFO:

MA’s web site: https://digi-dcl.com/ | E-mail: digi-dcl@panteion.gr

IES Department: https://deps.panteion.gr/ | CMC Department: https://cmc.panteion.gr

Panteion University: https://www.panteion.gr/

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