Each academic year consists of two sixteen-week semesters, Autumn and Spring, that include the final examination period. In addition, a seven-week summer semester is offered each year. The academic calendar for 2006-2007 is given at the beginning of this catalog.

The bachelor's degree is awarded to students who successfully complete an eight-semester course of study (approximately 120 credit units).

Students must fulfill all the degree requirements determined by their department; at graduation their cumulative grade point average must be 2.00 or higher on a scale of 4.00.

The undergraduate programs are organized in departments within nine faculties, two schools and two vocational schools offering two-year programs. These faculties and schools are as follows:

In addition, the School of English Language offers a vocational degree in English and Translation Studies for students registered in this two-year program. Study at the vocational schools leads to an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science vocational degree.

Students who have obtained either a B.A. or B.S., or an M.A. or M.S., or an equivalent degree from an accredited university are eligible to commence studies in the master or doctoral programs, respectively.

The graduate programs are administrated through:

Each institute coordinates the curricula for its respective departments. Information on the graduate programs are provided in this catalog under the headings of the related departments.