ACADEMIC AUTONOMY IN GREEK UNIVERSITIES. A CASE STUDY COMPARED TO EUROPEAN UNIVERSITIES

Ourania Bousiou, George Stamelos, Haris Lambropoulos

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Academic autonomy is a fundamental aspect of university governance, affecting key areas such as student admissions, curriculum design, teaching language, and quality assurance. This paper explores the degree of academic autonomy in European higher education institutions, with a particular focus on Greece. It examines the extent to which universities have control over student intake, admission criteria, and the introduction of new courses. Furthermore, it discusses the impact of governmental regulations on academic decision-making and compares Greece's approach with other European countries. The findings highlight significant constraints on Greek universities in determining student numbers and structuring courses, emphasizing the role of the Ministry of Education in shaping higher education policies.

 

JEL: I23, I25, I28, H52, A23

 

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Greek universities, higher education, university autonomy, academic autonomy, European University Association (EUA)

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