Based on Previous Academic Performance
A merit-based scholarship recognising applicants whose final secondary-school examination results place them among the top performers worldwide. Students are considered for the single highest tier for which they qualify based on final, official results from any recognised examination; scores are not combined across systems. The four tiers are calibrated to approximate reflect the top 1%, 5%, 10%, and 15% of secondary-school leavers by examination performance across different national systems. Tiers and thresholds are reviewed annually; the criteria below apply to 2026-27 entry.
Academic Excellence Scholarship Levels
| Platinum: 40% | Gold: 30% | Silver: 20% | Bronze: 10% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panhellenic | ≥ 19.2/20 | 18.5-19.19 | 17.5-18.49 | 17.0-17.49 |
| Pancyprian | overall average ≥ 19.2/20 or national top 1% rank | overall average 18.5-19.19 or national top 5% rank | overall average 17.5-18.49 or national top 10% rank | overall average 17.0-17.49 or national top 15% rank |
| IB Diploma | 44-45 | 40-43 | 37-39 | 35-36 |
| SAT | 1530+ | 1450-1520 | 1400-1440 | 1330-1390 |
| ACT | 35+ | 34 | 31- 33 | 28-30 |
| Three A Level | A A A*** | A A A** | A A A | A A B |
| JEE (Main) | ≥ 99.20 | 97.00-99.19 | 94.00-96.99 | 90.00-93.99 |
| CBSE Class XII | ≥ 97% | 95.0-96.9% | 90.0-94.9% | 87.0-89.9% |
| Gaokao | top 1% rank | top 5% rank | top 10% rank | top 15% rank |
Eligibility & Conditions
- Applicant must be admitted and enrolled full‑time in an undergraduate programme at UNIC Athens.
- Applicants qualify for the single highest tier that matches their final, official credentials.
- If multiple exam systems are presented (e.g., IB + SAT), UNIC Athens will use the best single tier, tiers are not additive.
- EU and non‑EU citizens are evaluated using identical academic criteria.
Recognised Examination Systems
- Panhellenic, Pancyprian, IB Diploma, SAT, ACT, A Levels, JEE (Main), CBSE Class XII, Gaokao are currently recognised examination systems.
- Other recognised national examinations may be mapped to the same tiers using official percentile/grade distributions at the discretion of UNIC Athens.
Required Documentation
- Official score reports/certificates.
- For A Levels: official final certificates (statement of results is acceptable pending final certificate).
Policy Notes
- Tiers are reviewed annually; if an offer is deferred, the scholarship will align with the criteria in effect for the new entry year.
- Percentile‑based thresholds (e.g., Gaokao, JEE Main) are determined by the official ranking authority for the relevant session.
Based on Academic Performance at the University
Two regular semesters after the student first registers and every semester thereafter, scholarships will be awarded according to the student’s academic performance at the University, as follows:
| Cumulative GPA (CPA) | Scholarship |
|---|---|
| 4.00 | 50% |
| 3.75-3.99 | 20% |
| 3.50-3.74 | 10% |
In order to be eligible for this type of scholarship, students must have:
- full-time status (30 ECTS per semester)
- completed a minimum of 60 ECTS at the University, and
- been registered in the previous semester