Greece: academic equivalencies

The University of Brighton requires all students to have met course specific entry requirements. Details of what your qualification is equivalent to in the UK is listed below.

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Undergraduate

In addition to a minimum score of 15 in the Apolytirio of Lykeio (Apolytirion) we require:

appropriate scores in nationally examined Panhellenic Exams

appropriate scores in foundation exams. Such as those taken within the two-year Network Foundation programme.

Equivalencies
A-level	Panhellenic overall offer	Panhellenic individual subject grades	Apolytirion overall for comparison	Network Foundation exams offer
AAA	18.5	18 = A	20	75%
AAB	18		19	70%
ABB	17.5		18.5	65%
BBB	16	16 = B	18	60%
BBC	15.5		17	60%
BCC	15		16	55%
CCC	15	14 = C	15	50%

Network Foundation post-school programme

Network Foundation should be considered equivalent to an International Foundation Year and the grading above applies. We would require a pass in the Apolytirion and your Network Foundation exam results.

Postgraduate

We require a five-year Ptychion ( ΠΤΥΧΙΟ Diploma/Degree AEA / AEN / TEI / University Sector) when awarded by an Anotera Ekpedeftika Idrimata (AEI), or a university-level higher education institution (ie not Technikon). The scale ranges between 0-10. The minimum pass mark is 5. The scale is as follows:

Equivalencies
Greek degree classification	Alternative name	English translation or equivalent
8.5	Excellent	1st
7.0	Very good	2:1
6.0	Good	2:2

English language requirements

We will not accept a Greek English language qualification as meeting our minimum English language proficiency requirements. Find out more about our English language requirements.

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Degree preparation courses at the International College

If you complete your pathway course at the International College at the required level, you are guaranteed entry to a degree at the University of Brighton. Available degree subject areas include accounting and finance, art and design, business management, international hospitality management, law with business, international event management, and many more.

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English language preparation courses at our Language Centre

The University of Brighton Centre for Academic English Language Development provides a comprehensive range of academic English language preparation courses for students who need to improve their English before starting a UK university degree.

Successful completion of one of our English courses guarantees your progression to a degree course at the University of Brighton.

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