Admissions

The applicants for the Summer School are expected to have at least a Master’s degree in economics and/or econometrics or in relevant subjects with a strong background in economics and currently be engaged in academia. Some may be chosen from outside academia (e.g., government, private sector, NGOs), if they have the minimum academic qualification and relevant experience.

The course description contains information on the background in econometrics, finance, economic theory or other subjects that participants should possess in order to take full advantage of the course. In addition, participants must have a good knowledge of the English language. Your oral comprehension and expression must be sufficient for effective class participation. Your reading comprehension and writing skills must be sufficient for responding clearly and accurately to course assignments.

All these are, however, basic guidelines, and all cases will be considered on their own merits. You do not have to prove that you have met these prerequisites, but you are responsible for ensuring you are adequately prepared for the summer course. Participants will be selected according to the following three criteria:

• Educational background
• Relevance of the ASSEE topic to the student’s research agenda
• Letter of recommendation

Approximately 30 students will be admitted to the Summer School. We intend to restrict the class size to ensure an interactive course and discussion. Additionally, we aim to create a truly international student body.

Students admitted to the Advanced Summer School in Economics and Econometrics are expected to participate fully in the program attending all lectures, computer labs and social events.

ASSEE tuition fees are set to €500 for admitted participants who pay the fees until the 15^th of April ("early bird"), and €600 for admitted participants who pay the fees until the 15^th of June. These fees include:

• One coffee break during classes from Monday to Friday,
• Daily lunch at the University of Crete restaurant from Monday to Friday,
• A welcome reception on Monday evening,
• A farewell dinner in a local tavern on Friday evening,
• All teaching materials (i.e., class notes, and program codes) provided by the instructor.

Tuition fees are payable by bank transfer. Specific guidelines are given upon acceptance. The corresponding invoices are handed to the participants on the last day of the course, together with their Certificates of Attendance. Accompanying persons have an extra cost of €150 that includes all ASSEE activities except morning lectures and computer practicum.

A 20% reduction in fees is available to the following groups:

• Current graduate students at the University of Crete
• University of Crete alumni
• Former ASSEE students

To ensure that the discount is awarded, please contact us by email.

For groups of five (5) students or more, we are offering a 20% discount on tuition fees. In any case for groups of students please contact us before the application deadline. After the 1st of June, the group discount is not eligible.

The deadlines for the payment of fees are: the 15^th of April ("early bird"), and the 15^th of June ("general registration"). If cancellation is confirmed before 15^th of June (note: only written cancellation by e-mail will be accepted), fees will be refunded less a cancellation fee of €50. In the case where the applicant has omitted to inform us of a cancellation, no fees will be refunded.

Please note that unfortunately no scholarships are available from the organizing institution for participation in the summer school. Candidates should look for funding from their own institutions.

After the completion of the Summer School, all students will be provided with a Certificate of Attendance signed by the Distinguished Professor and the ASSEE Academic Director. This Certificate will include the participant's name and affiliation.

The ASSEE Organizing Committee recommends that all participants from outside the European Union and Switzerland verify their VISA requirements with the Greek Embassy in their home country. You are responsible for obtaining the required VISA to enable lawful participation in the Summer School. If you do not obtain the required VISA by the start date of the Summer School, you will not be able to participate in the Summer School.

Following your acceptance onto the programme you will need to pay tuition fees before requesting a summer school visa letter. If you are arranging your own accommodation we will state this on the letter and will not confirm any accommodation details. A Summer School visa letter will not be produced until the above is completed. Once completed, students can request the Summer School visa letter through a direct e-mail to the ASSEE Managing Director.

There are three delivery options. We can either send a PDF of the visa letter by email; or post summer school visa letters out via regular mail; or students can request that we send them by courier which will be subject to an additional charge.