Programme Quality Policy.

The Schools organize and deliver a Joint Undergraduate Program of Studies in English (JEUPS) of high academic standards, oriented towards contemporary scientific, societal, and professional demands, thereby strengthening their international academic profile.

The Schools are committed to fostering a creative, outward-looking, and multicultural learning and research environment for students, as well as a supportive and innovative working environment for academic, research, and administrative staff. The teaching staff are highly proficient in the language of instruction and possess experience in international academic settings, enabling them to effectively support education in a multicultural classroom.

Quality is recognized as a fundamental element for achieving the vision and mission of the Schools and the JEUPS. For this reason, cultivating and embedding a culture of quality at all levels of operation is considered essential.

The Schools are committed to implementing a Quality Policy that:

• strengthens the academic identity and international orientation of the Curriculum,
• promotes the purpose, scope, and strategic objectives of the Program,
• defines the means, actions, and procedures for achieving these objectives,
• ensures the participation of all stakeholders — students, lecturers, alumni, and social and professional bodies,
• promotes mobility and collaboration with international organizations, enhancing its global dimension,
• implements appropriate internal and external quality assurance procedures aimed at continuous improvement.

Furthermore, the Schools are committed to fostering a climate of communication, cooperation, and transparency among all members of the academic community.

To implement the Quality Policy, the Schools and the Joint Undergraduate Program of Studies in English are committed to applying procedures that ensure and document:

• the appropriateness of the structure, organization, and content of the Curriculum,
• the clear formulation and achievement of learning outcomes, in alignment with the European and National Qualifications Frameworks for Higher Education,
• the quality and effectiveness of teaching,
• the adequacy and suitability of the qualifications of the teaching staff,
• the development, implementation, and review of annual quality objectives,
• the relevance of acquired knowledge and skills to the labor market and the international academic environment,
• the quality of student support services,
• the efficient and effective use of available resources,
• the conduct of annual internal evaluation and review of the Program in cooperation with the Internal Evaluation Group and the Quality Assurance Unit.

Monitoring and continuous improvement procedures include:

• periodic review and revision of the Quality Policy,
• design and updating of the Curriculum in accordance with current legislation and University regulations,
• implementation of Study Regulations and relevant regulatory decisions,
• evaluation of courses and lecturers by students,
• the use of diverse and reliable student assessment methods,
• monitoring of graduate progress and employability,
• collection, analysis, and utilization of quantitative and qualitative quality data,
• benchmarking against national and international indicators,
• transparency and publication of Program-related information,
• regular and high-quality updating of the Program website, in English and, where appropriate, in other languages,
• support of external evaluation and accreditation procedures.

The main quality objectives of the Joint Undergraduate Program of Studies in English in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Science are:

• continuous enhancement of teaching quality and the learning experience through modern pedagogical methods, innovative technologies, and systematic evaluation of teaching,
• clear definition, monitoring, and achievement of measurable learning outcomes aligned with the European and National Qualifications Frameworks for Higher Education,
• strengthening internationalization and outward orientation through the attraction of international students, the development of collaborations with universities and research institutions outside Greece, and the promotion of academic mobility,
• linking studies with the labor market and international developments in the agri-food sector, with emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship,
• continuous improvement of student support services, particularly for international students, to ensure their smooth academic and social integration,
• ensuring the adequacy and excellence of human resources through training and support of academic and administrative staff,
• efficient and transparent management of available resources for the optimal support of the Program's educational and research activities,
• fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement through annual target setting, systematic data collection and analysis, and the use of internal and external evaluation results.

The Quality Policy is communicated and disseminated to academic and administrative staff, students, and all relevant stakeholders. It is available in both Greek and English and is published on the website of the Joint Undergraduate Program of Studies in English.

The Program follows best practices in transparency by providing comprehensive information to an international audience through its official website.