The Diploma Thesis (DT) is an extensive, integrative, and advanced individual research project carried out during the 10th semester of studies at the School of Rural, Surveying and Geoinformatics Engineering (SRSE), National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). The Diploma Thesis is equivalent to 30 ECTS credits, in accordance with the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS).
The primary objective of the Diploma Thesis is to enable students to deepen their knowledge in their chosen field of study, develop analytical and critical thinking skills, and apply the knowledge and competencies acquired throughout their studies to a specific research topic. In addition, the Diploma Thesis provides an opportunity to develop research skills and contributes to students' preparation for their future professional and academic careers.
Students may undertake a Diploma Thesis in any academic field offered by the School, regardless of their stream. However, they are encouraged to select a topic related to their chosen stream. To be eligible for a Diploma Thesis assignment, students must have no more than eight (8) outstanding courses remaining for the completion of their diploma.
The minimum duration for completing the Diploma Thesis is one semester for students who have up to three (3) outstanding courses remaining before graduation, and two semesters for students who have up to six (6) outstanding courses remaining and are enrolled on a part-time basis, in accordance with the applicable legal framework.
The Diploma Thesis is conducted under the continuous supervision and guidance of the appointed supervisor and the other two members of the three-member Examination Committee.
The presentation and defense of the Diploma Thesis are oral and open to the public. They take place only after the student has successfully fulfilled all other academic requirements of the Undergraduate Study Programme.
The Diploma Thesis is evaluated by the designated three-member Examination Committee. The grading scale ranges from 0 to 10, in increments of 0.5, with a minimum passing grade of 5.5.
Detailed information regarding the procedures for the assignment, preparation, submission, and examination of the Diploma Thesis is provided in the Diploma Thesis Regulations and the Undergraduate Study Guide.
Completed Diploma Theses are publicly available through the Digital Repository (DSpace) of the Central Library of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA).
