Placement Examinations

The Department of Informatics and Telematics of Harokopio University accepts applications for participation in transfer examinations for graduates of Universities, Technological Educational Institutes (TEI), and Vocational Training Institutes (IEK), in accordance with the provisions of Article 15 of Law 3404/2005 currently in force.

The objective of the process is to provide graduates of other educational institutions with the opportunity to continue their studies and acquire knowledge and skills in the fields of Informatics and Telematics.

According to the 201st School Assembly Meeting of 01.07.2025, the subjects examined for candidates are the following:

Examined Subjects

1. Computational Mathematics and Introduction to Probability

Examiners:
M. Vamvakari
Ch. Michalakelis

Syllabus

The syllabus includes indicatively:

  • Numerical Linear Algebra
  • Difference equations
  • Function calculus and Taylor series
  • Numerical methods for root computation
  • Polynomial interpolation
  • Integral calculus and numerical integration
  • Ordinary and partial differential equations
  • Fourier series and complex functions
  • Eigenvalues and eigenvectors
  • Probability theory and random variables
  • Distributions, moments, and limit theorems

Indicative Bibliography

  • Karampatzos G., Computational Mathematics, Harokopio University
  • Sokolnikoff I.S., Redheffer R.M., Mathematics for Physicists and Engineers
  • Spiegel A.R., Advanced Mathematics (Schaum’s Series)
  • Karampatzos G., Special Topics in Computational Mathematics
  • Koutras M.B., Introduction to Probability
  • Charalambidis Ch., Probability Theory and Applications

2. Programming

Examiners:
Ch. Diou
G. Papadopoulos

Syllabus

  • Algorithms and problem solving
  • Programming structures
  • Basic data structures
  • Recursion
  • Sorting algorithms
  • Programming in the C language
  • Pointers and dynamic memory management
  • Functions and arrays
  • File input/output
  • Structures, unions, and enumerations

Indicative Bibliography

  • Deitel H.M., Deitel P.J., C Programming
  • Kernighan B.W., Ritchie D.M., The C Programming Language

3. Digital Technology and Telematics Applications

Examiners:
M. Stamati
A. Gasparinatou

Syllabus

  • Data representation and numbering systems
  • Arithmetic and logical operations
  • Computer organization and architecture
  • Input/output units
  • Main and secondary memory
  • Memory hierarchy
  • Basic concepts of computer networks
  • Operating systems
  • Algorithm design
  • Telematics applications

Indicative Bibliography

  • Forouzan B.A., Introduction to Computer Science
  • Goldschlager L., Lister A., Introduction to Modern Computer Science

Application Submission

Submission Period: November 1–15

Candidates are required to submit:

  • Certified copy of degree
  • National identity card

Examination Dates

Examination Period: December 1–20

The exact examination dates and times are announced after the end of the application submission period through the Department’s General Announcements.