Selection criteria

The BA Programme accepts only foreign citizens from countries within or outside the European Union, who are:

a) graduates of high schools or equivalent schools with a physical location abroad. Interested persons, provided that they have attended the last two (2) years of high school or a similar school in a foreign country with full attendance, present a high school diploma or other equivalent secondary education qualification, which entitles them to admission to higher education institutions in the country in which they graduate,

b) graduates of a recognized foreign school in other Member States of the European Union or third countries, which is legally established and operates in Greece, whose qualification entitles them to admission to higher education institutions in the country whose educational curriculum is followed by the said foreign school of graduation, provided that: ba) the students and their parents do not have Greek citizenship and bb) they have attended at least the last two (2) years of high school with full attendance. Interested persons, provided that they have attended the last two years of high school or a similar school in a foreign country with full attendance, present a high school diploma or other equivalent secondary education qualification that entitles them to admission to higher education institutions in the country in which they graduate (e.g. International Baccalaureate or Senior High School Graduation Certificate (indicative average score: 70% or equivalent).

The additional requirements required are as follows:

1. Prerequisites for students with a first language other than English

2. Prerequisites for students whose first language is English

Students whose first language is English must provide an official copy of their secondary school diploma. Applicants from the United Kingdom must hold a GCSE Grade 6 or above (Grade B or above under the old system). Applicants from the United States must provide an official copy of their secondary school diploma which certifies the attendance and successful examination of four years of English. Applicants from Australia or Canada must provide an official diploma which must demonstrate a satisfactory level of knowledge of English.

The selection criteria for admission are as follows:

• Application/candidate’s file
• Secondary Education Certificate
• English Language Certificate
• Letter of Intent
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Other relevant qualifications
• Interview

The criteria for evaluating applications and selecting candidates, as well as possible weighting factors for these criteria, are determined by decision of the Study Programme Committee.

Specific issues regarding the process of submitting the expression of interest application and the necessary supporting documents are defined by decisions of the Study Programme Committee.

The selection of students is made by decision of the Study Programme Committee.

3. Registration of selected candidates

Registration takes place during the first two weeks of each semester at the Secretariat. Registration for courses taught in semesters 1, 3, 5, 7 takes place in the winter semester, while for courses taught in semesters 2, 4, 6, 8 it takes place in the spring semester.

The teachers support the students and help them meet the requirements of their studies. Teachers and students collaborate to align students’ personal interests, personalities, and abilities with their scientific and professional expertise.