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Postgraduate Program of Studies
"Human Geography, Development, and Spatial Planning

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Director's Welcome

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It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the new academic year of the Master’s Program in “Human Geography, Development, and Spatial Planning.” The start of the academic year is always a special and reflective moment, as well as a springboard full of expectations.

Subject & Purpose of the Postgraduate Program

Since the academic year 2014–2015, the Department of Geography at the University of the Aegean has offered a Postgraduate Program (M.Sc.) entitled: “Human Geography, Development, and Spatial Planning.”
Teaching may be conducted entirely (up to 100%) through distance learning methods, utilizing modern digital platforms.
The program leverages the Department of Geography’s expertise in Human Geography and Spatial Planning, to support the professional development of its graduates. It offers specialization in thematic areas such as:

  • Migration and the Geography of Mobilities, Globalization and Uneven Development, Geopolitics,
  • Urban Development and Urban Policy, Spatial Planning with an Emphasis on Urban–Rural Dynamics,
  • Applications of Geoinformatics in Urban Geography and Regional Development,
  • Social Movements,
  • Methods for Communicating and Teaching Human Geography,
  • Research Methodology in Human Geography.

The Postgraduate Program (M.Sc.) focuses on on advancing scientific knowledge and specialization in the fields of Human Geography, Development, and Spatial Planning.

Geography is not just about where places are, but how they are made, transformed, and experienced by people.

~Doreen Massey~

The main objectives of the program are:

To promote scientific knowledge and research in the aforementioned fields.

To ensure that the postgraduate education provided is aligned with international standards in the relevant scientific disciplines, research specializations, and professional fields.

To align postgraduate education with the specific developmental needs of the country and its particular spatial challenges.

To train research professionals equipped with modern, competitive knowledge for the integrated European and global labor market.

Facilities / Infrastructure

The Department of Geography is housed in a building with a total area of approximately 5,000 m², located on University Hill — the campus situated on the outskirts of Mytilene. The department’s infrastructure is continuously being upgraded with the aim of developing and equipping state-of-the-art educational and research laboratories that support the study of the diverse thematic fields of Geography.
All classrooms are fully equipped to accommodate modern teaching methods. In addition, the building includes three (3) specially designed rooms for teleconferencing and distance learning, suitable for the delivery of postgraduate courses as well as the public presentation of master’s theses.
The University of the Aegean provides all students with a personal email account, which they may use as their official electronic address. Furthermore, students are granted access — via their personal login credentials — to the online educational platforms (e-class, Moodle, ΒΒΒ) used by teaching staff to enhance and better organize the educational process. These platforms create a dynamic environment of interaction and continuous communication between instructors and students. They also allow students to access course materials uploaded by instructors, regardless of time and location.
Technical support for the Master’s Program is provided daily from 09:00 to 21:00 by the Department’s technical staff, covering all course hours.

Our Announcements

Θερινό Σχολείο Νάξου 2026 – “Smart & Mindful Islands” INNOVIS2026

Naxos Summer School 2026 - "Smart & Mindful Islands"

Το Θερινό Σχολείο Νάξου 2026 «Smart & Mindful Islands» (INNOVIS2026) πραγματοποιείται διαδικτυακά & δια ζώσης με ακαδημαϊκούς και ερευνητές.
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Ανοιχτές Διαλέξεις από Προσκεκλημένους Καθηγητές και Ερευνητές στις 3 Ιουνίου 2026

Open Lectures by invited Professors and Researchers

Ανοιχτές διαλέξεις με προσκεκλημένους ομιλητές από τη Λατινική Αμερική για τον χώρο, το σώμα-εδαφικότητα και τους κοινωνικούς αγώνες.
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Πρόσκληση Εκδήλωσης Ενδιαφέροντος για το ακ. έτος 2026-2027

Πρόσκληση Εκδήλωσης Ενδιαφέροντος για το ακ. έτος 2026-2027

Οι ενδιαφερόμενοι/ες καλούνται να υποβάλουν την υποψηφιότητά τους από τις 18 Μαΐου μέχρι τις 6 Σεπτεμβρίου 2026 και ώρα 23:59.
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Τελετή Καθομολόγησης Αποφοίτων Προγράμματος Μεταπτυχιακών Σπουδών – Ιούνιος 2026

Ανακοίνωση Τελετής Καθομολόγησης Αποφοίτων ΠΜΣ – Ιούνιος 2026

Η τελετή καθομολόγησης αποφοίτων του Τμήματος Γεωγραφίας θα πραγματοποιηθεί την Πέμπτη 4 Ιουνίου 2026 στο Δημοτικό Θέατρο Μυτιλήνης.
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Graduate Testimonials

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Georgios Kapasakalis
"I would recommend it to any professional who wishes to combine social responsibility with academic training."
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Aikaterini Leontaraki
"It played a vital role in my professional development by enhancing my critical thinking."
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Konstantinos Koutelidakis
"Played a vital role in my academic and professional development by deepening my understanding of issues."
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Spiridoula Bouroyannopoulou
"Fully met my expectations by strengthening both my theoretical and practical background."
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Styliani Paraskevi Bakakh
"I highly recommend it to anyone seeking to connect geographical thinking with social and educational action."
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Theodoros Soulakellis
"I would wholeheartedly recommend this specific master's program to future students (and to practicing educators)."
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Argyrios Psychias
"The program’s scope is clearly defined, and I consider it a reliable choice for anyone interested in these subject areas"
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Niki Partheni
"I highly recommend it to those seeking high-quality education that is closely connected to their discipline and genuinely adaptable to the demands of their daily lives."
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Alexandra Dimitra Oikonomou
“I chose the MSc because it aligns perfectly with my interest in analyzing socio-spatial phenomena and their impacts on people and cities."
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Glykeria Arampatzi
"I would recommend this program without hesitation, as it offers a dynamic, supportive, framework that enables to understand space as a living social field filled with challenges and opportunities for change."
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Nikolaos Foteris
"My participation in the programme contributed substantially to my professional development, as it provided me with the necessary conceptual and methodological tools to approach issues related to rurality and development through an interdisciplinary lens."
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Nena Afouxenidou
"I would strongly recommend this programme to anyone seeking a postgraduate degree of substantive academic depth and relevance. It is a transformative experience that reshapes one’s perspective, enabling a more nuanced understanding of space and, by extension, the world itself."
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Chrysa Valasi
"It enhanced key competencies such as analytical thinking, research methodology, and the ability to synthesize complex information—skills that I apply on a daily basis in my professional role as a Business Analyst in the banking sector."
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Σαμψών - Θεόδωρος Περράκης
«Το πρόγραμμα συνέβαλε στην ακαδημαϊκή μου εξέλιξη, διευρύνοντας τις θεωρητικές μου γνώσεις πάνω στη γεωπολιτική και τη γεωοικονομία, ενισχύοντας ταυτόχρονα την ικανότητα μου να αξιοποιώ τα συστήματα γεωγραφικών πληροφοριών.»