Academic Admission

The minimum admission requirement to an undergraduate programme of study is a recognized High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) or equivalent internationally recognized qualification(s). Students with a lower HSLC grade than 7.5/10 or 15/20 or equivalent depending on the grading system of the country issuing the HSLC are provided with extra academic guidance and monitoring during the first year of their studies.

English Language Proficiency

The list below provides the minimum English Language Requirements (ELR) for enrollment to the programme of study. Students who do not possess any of the qualifications or stipulated grades listed below and hold IELTS with 4.5 and above, are required to take UNIC’s NEPTON English Placement Test (with no charge) and will receive English Language support classes.

• TOEFL – 525 and above
• Computer-based TOEFL – 193 and above
• Internet-based TOEFL – 80 and above
• IELTS – 6 and above
• Cambridge Exams [First Certificate] – B and above
• Cambridge Exams [Proficiency Certificate] – C and above
• GCSE English Language “O” Level – C and above
• Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) – Pass
• Pearson PTE General – Level 3 and above
• KPG (The Greek Foreign Language Examinations for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency) – Level B2 and above
• Anglia – Level B2 and above
• IEB Advances Programme English – Pass
• Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) Michigan Language Assessment by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan – 650 average score for ALL skills and above

Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment can include, amongst others, class participation, homework assignments, laboratory reports, tests, mid-term exam, and semester project.

Letter grades are calculated based on the weight of the final exam and the continuous assessment and the actual numerical marks obtained in these two assessment components. Based on the course grades the student’s semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative point average (CPA) are calculated.

The student must complete 240 ECTS and all program requirements.

A minimum cumulative grade point average (CPA) of 2.0 is required. Thus, although a ‘D-’ is a PASS grade, in order to achieve a CPA of 2.0 an average grade of ‘C’ is required.

Upon successful completion of this program, the students should be able to:

1. Show solid foundation in fundamental areas of mathematics such as differential and integral calculus, linear algebra and discrete mathematics, science including physics and engineering; knowledge of probability and statistics applicable to computer engineering. Ability to apply this knowledge to solve engineering problems;
2. Prove breadth of knowledge in basic areas of Computer Engineering including electric circuits, digital and analogue electronics, numerical methods, signals and systems, signal processing, microprocessors, computer organization and architecture, data communication and computer networks, programming, systems analysis and design, data structures and operating systems;
3. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and technical expertise in at least one of the specialized fields of computer systems and networks and software engineering and applications;
4. Have broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context;
5. Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems using techniques, skills, creative thinking and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice;
6. Show advanced knowledge of basic computer and electronic components and their use in analogue and digital circuits and ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs;
7. Develop and use models for the analysis and design of components and systems and ability to design, conduct and troubleshoot laboratory work involving engineering technology as well as analyze and interpret data;
8. Apply acquired knowledge and analytical tools to solve engineering problems;
9. Function on a multi-disciplinary team and to perform in leadership roles;
10. Expand their knowledge of contemporary issues and understanding of the importance of considering economic, social and ethical factors in engineering design and practice;
11. Communicate ideas effectively;
12. Recognize the need for and the ability to engage in life-long learning.

ECTS: Min. 140 Max. 140

Section: B Thematic Area: Computer Systems and Networks

ECTS: Min. 0 Max. 36

Notes: Students should take at least three (3) courses from one of the two thematic areas and at least five (5) from all the thematic areas together. Subject to approval, a student may select up to two Electrical Engineering program electives.

Section: C Thematic Area: Software Engineering and Applications
ECTS: Min. 0 Max. 36

Notes: Students should take at least three (3) courses from one of the two thematic areas and at least five (5) from all the thematic areas together. Subject to approval, a student may select up to two Electrical Engineering program electives.

Section: D Mathematics Requirements
ECTS: Min. 24 Max. 24

Section: E Science Electives
ECTS: Min. 16 Max. 24

Section: F Business Electives
ECTS: Min. 6 Max. 12

Section: G Language Requirements
ECTS: Min. 12 Max. 12

Section: H Liberal Arts Electives

ECTS: Min. 6 Max. 6

Semester 1