Academic Policies

Academic Policies

All students are expected to be familiar with the Academic Regulations, which outline the relevant academic procedures and policies.

2.1. ACADEMIC DEGREES

UNIC Athens offers programmes of study delivered face-to-face, blended (hybrid), or through Distance Learning/e-learning/online instruction, leading to the award of academic degrees at the following levels: 1st Cycle (Bachelor’s Degree), 2nd Cycle (Master’s Degree) and 3rd Cycle (Doctoral Degree)

Degrees are awarded by the parent institution, the University of Nicosia.

Bachelor’s Degree (1st Cycle)

An undergraduate programme of study leads to the award of a Bachelor’s Degree. The minimum number of ECTS required for awarding the degree is set by both Cypriot and Greek legislative and regulatory frameworks. Additionally, a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CPA) of 2.0 is required. The student must complete all programme requirements.

Students enrolled in an undergraduate programme may choose a Minor specialization in another programme or discipline. Each Department sets the requirements for a Minor, adhering to the following minimum conditions:

1. The Minor must comprise at least 35 ECTS.
2. Departments offering Minors must clearly define their requirements, including any prerequisites, and inform students accordingly.
3. The Minor is recorded on the student’s Transcript as “Degree Title in X with a Minor specialization in Y.”
4. The Minor is not listed on the Bachelor’s Degree award title.
5. Students may use courses already taken (whether required or elective) in their main programme of study to fulfil Minor requirements. In addition, the Minor may include up to three overlapping courses (in X and Y), where applicable.
6. Students may complete the Minor either within the minimum ECTS required for the Bachelor’s Degree or in addition to them.
7. The creation of a new Minor or the modification of an existing one requires the approval of the Senate.

Master’s Degree (2nd Cycle)

A Master’s Programme of study leads to the award of a Master’s Degree and any other Certificate/Diploma provided for by Cypriot and Greek legislative and regulatory frameworks. The minimum number of ECTS for awarding the degree is determined by both Cypriot and Greek legislative and regulatory frameworks. All programme requirements must be met, with a minimum CPA of 2.0. A Master’s Thesis may be either compulsory or an elective course, depending on the programme of study.

Requirements for Obtaining a Second Degree

Students who wish to obtain a second degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) at the same level, after completing their first degree, must fulfil the following requirements:

1. For a second Bachelor’s Degree (1st Cycle), they must complete at least half of the ECTS required for the second Bachelor’s Degree.
2. For a second Master’s Degree (2nd Cycle), they must complete at least two-thirds of the ECTS required for the second Master’s Degree.

The above applies only after the first degree of the same level has been obtained.

Doctoral Degrees (3rd Cycle)

A Doctoral Degree is awarded upon the successful completion either of a doctoral dissertation or a combination of a doctoral dissertation and a set of courses. The student’s dissertation is examined and assessed by a committee that includes external examiners. The minimum number of ECTS required for the award of a doctoral degree is determined by the applicable Cypriot and Greek legislative and regulatory frameworks.

Posthumous Award

A degree may be awarded posthumously to a deceased student under the following conditions. The student must:

1. Have passed away while studying or within 12 months of the last time they were registered.
2. Have had sufficiently good academic performance, making successful graduation a reasonable expectation.
3. Have completed at least 75% of the requirements of the undergraduate or Master’s programme of study.
4. For students in a PhD programme, they must have completed all coursework, the comprehensive examination (or its equivalent), and the dissertation proposal, and must have submitted a full draft of the dissertation approved by the three-member supervisory committee.
5. For professional degrees, the decision rests with the competent School, subject to the approval of the Senate of the University of Nicosia.
6. The Senate of the University of Nicosia may, in special cases, amend any of the above criteria.

Naming of Doctoral-Level Degrees

3rd Cycle programmes lead to the award of “Doctor of Philosophy [Programme Name]”.

Concentrations / Specializations of 1st Cycle Degrees

1st Cycle Programmes of Study that offer specializations/concentrations lead to award titles that may include the name of the specialization/concentration. If the percentage of a specialization’s number of ECTS is between 30% and 50% of the total number of ECTS, then the specialization is included in the award title. Otherwise, it is not. If a dissertation is required, it must be carried out in the field of the specialization/concentration, must not exceed 15 ECTS, and counts toward the total number of ECTS in the specialization/concentration.

Concentrations / Specializations of 2nd Cycle Degrees

2nd Cycle Programmes that offer specializations/concentrations lead to award titles that may include the name of the specialization/concentration. If the percentage of the number of ECTS of the specialization courses is between 40% and 60% of the total number of ECTS, then the concentration is included in the award title; otherwise, it is not.

There are two options:

• Option without Thesis: 36–54 ECTS out of 90 ECTS, or 48–72 out of 120 ECTS.
• Option with a 30-ECTS Thesis: 54–66 ECTS out of 90 ECTS, or 72–88 out of 120 ECTS. The thesis must be carried out in the area of the specialization/concentration.

Degree Titles Based on Specializations / Concentrations

A programme named “P” offering three specializations/concentrations, K1, K2, and K3, leads to the following possible degrees:

a. “P” (if none of the conditions for a specialization/concentration are met)
b. “P – K1”
c. “P – K2”
d. “P – K3”

The University reserves the right to modify the rules and regulations on specializations/concentrations and degree titles or to change the relevant percentage, either for all University programmes or for specific ones, following a justified request by the Schools and Departments and/or in compliance with the requirements of the Cyprus Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (DIPAE).

Students may graduate and be awarded a degree under the regulations in effect at the time of their admission, or they may submit a request (subject to approval) to graduate and be awarded a degree under any subsequent version of the regulations.

2.2. ACADEMIC DISTINCTIONS

Dean’s List

Any student who completes at least 24 ECTS in a semester (excluding Pass/Fail courses) with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.7 is placed on the Dean’s List for that semester.

Graduate Classification

The Graduate Classification is as follows:

• Summa Cum Laude: CPA of 3.7 or higher
• Cum Laude: CPA of 3.5 or higher but below 3.7
• Pass: CPA of 2.0 or higher but below 3.5

2.3. GRADUATION HONORS AND OTHER DISTINCTIONS

Types of Distinctions

1. Dean’s List
Awarded each semester to students who have completed at least 24 ECTS with a GPA of 3.70 or higher. The distinction is accompanied by a relevant Certificate of Attendance and is recorded in the student’s Transcript.

2. Graduation Honours

Listed on the degree and divided into two categories:

• • Cum Laude: For a CPA below 3.70 and at least 3.50
  • Summa Cum Laude: For a CPA of 3.70 or higher

In addition, distinctions and awards may be conferred on students at the University, Campus, School, Department, Programme, or year of study level, and may involve Academic Excellence (Best Graduate or Student based on CPA or GPA), Achievement, Service, or Special recognition. Special scholarships and monetary awards may be granted by UNIC Athens or by external partners/organisations collaborating with the Campus.

Notes

1. The deadline for meeting graduation requirements or other conditions must be announced via the University Platform and/or other official means.
2. In the event of a tie (same CPA to two decimal places), the award is conferred on all students who tie.
3. For graduating students, the CPA is calculated when all graduation criteria have been met.
4. For other students, the classification depends on ECTS:
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   • First Year (Year 1): 0 to 59 ECTS
   • Second Year (Year 2): 60 to 119 ECTS
   • Third Year (Year 3): 120 to 179 ECTS
   • Fourth Year (Year 4): 180 ECTS and above
5. Students who complete their graduation requirements after the announced deadline are included in the next graduation ceremony. However, if the delay is due to late submission of grades by a faculty member and the student has satisfied the requirements for the same graduation ceremony, a special honour/award may be conferred (if the CPA/GPA is at least equal to that of the student who received it earlier), without any monetary prize.

2.4. CERTIFICATES OF STUDIES

In addition to the aforementioned distinctions, the following certificates (among others) may be issued:

Certificate of Attendance

Issued to any individual who has attended courses or participated in any short-term programme. A Certificate of Attendance does not imply any assessment of the person’s performance.

Certificate of Completion

Issued to any student who has successfully completed (with assessment) courses or short programmes or micro-credentials. The certificate lists the courses, ECTS (if any) and grades obtained.

2.5. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Courses in a programme of study are grouped by category and designated as either “Required” or “Elective.” Each category typically has a minimum and a maximum number of ECTS that must be completed.

The main course categories are:

1. Major Requirements: Specialised courses within the programme, divided into “core” and “general” requirements.
2. Language Expression: Language and communication courses at various levels, depending on the language of instruction of the programme. Requirements differ based on the intended degree.
3. Computer Electives
4. Business Electives
5. Math Electives
6. Humanities Electives
7. Science Electives
8. Social Science Electives
9. Foreign Language Electives
10. General Electives

2.6. ECTS

The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system for credit accumulation and transfer based on transparency of learning outcomes and learning processes. Its purpose is to facilitate the planning, delivery, evaluation, recognition, and validation of qualifications and learning credits, as well as the mobility of students. ECTS is widely used in higher education and may also be applied to other lifelong learning activities.

ECTS Credits

ECTS credits are based on the expected learning outcomes and the workload required of students to achieve them.

• Learning outcomes: Describe what a student is expected to be able to do upon the successful completion of a learning process. They relate to level descriptors in national, sectoral, and European qualifications frameworks.
• Workload: Indicates the time an average student needs to complete all the required learning activities (e.g., lectures, seminars, assignments, internships, examinations, independent study) to achieve the expected learning outcomes.

Sixty (60) ECTS normally correspond to the workload of one full academic year. One ECTS credit corresponds to 25–30 hours of work. Therefore, 30 ECTS per semester equate to 750–900 hours of workload.

Use of ECTS Credits

ECTS credits are allocated to entire study programmes and to their separate components (e.g., modules, courses, projects, thesis, internship). The number of credits allocated to each component is based on its relative weight in terms of the workload required of students to achieve the learning outcomes.

Credits are awarded to students (whether full-time or part-time) after the successful completion of the learning activities required by a formal programme of study or by an individual component, and after passing the assessment of the corresponding learning outcomes. If students have already achieved the expected learning outcomes in other learning contexts (formal, non-formal, or informal), the corresponding ECTS credits may be awarded after successful assessment, validation, or recognition of those outcomes.

ECTS credits earned in one programme may be transferred to another, either at the same institution or a different one, provided they are formally recognised. Partner institutions must agree in advance on the recognition of study periods abroad. The process of credit transfer and accumulation is facilitated by the use of ECTS key documents (Course Catalogue, Student Application Form, Learning Agreement, Transcript) and the Diploma Supplement.

Transfer Credits

Students may be admitted to UNIC Athens with transfer credits obtained through study at Highest Education Institutions in Greece, at foreign Universities’ Campus branches in Greece, at any other institutions in Greece that currently (or in the future) offer Highest Education and are recognised under the prevailing Greek legislative framework, or at foreign Institutions of Highest Education recognised by the Greek NARIC (DOATAP) as equivalent to Greek Highest Education Institutions. In order to transfer credits, an application for credit evaluation must be submitted to the Department of Academic Affairs, accompanied by all necessary supporting documents (e.g., official transcripts, course outlines, etc.).

Transferred credits may either match specific University courses or be counted as ECTS in specific categories (e.g., computers, mathematics, humanities, or social sciences). In all cases, they appear on the student’s Transcript with the notation “TR” and are not calculated into the student’s CPA.

Regardless of the number of transferred credits, students must complete at least half of the total required ECTS for a Bachelor’s Degree (e.g., 120 out of 240 ECTS or 150 out of 300 ECTS) and two-thirds of the required ECTS for a Master’s Degree at UNIC Athens / University of Nicosia.

Successful Completion of Exchange (Erasmus+)

The University assigns a “Pass” grade for students who study or carry out an internship abroad under the Erasmus+ Programme and successfully complete the relevant courses/internship. The study period abroad is considered an integral part of the student’s programme of study and is fully recognised in accordance with the Learning Agreement.

Placement / Proficiency Examinations

Where deemed necessary, examinations are conducted to assess students’ level of knowledge or to place them in the appropriate level of courses in English, Mathematics, Foreign Languages, and other disciplines.

1. English Placement Examination
   All students enrolling in programmes taught in English are required to take the English Placement Test. The result determines the number and type of courses the student may attend.
2. Mathematics Placement Examination
   Students who have not demonstrated the minimum required proficiency through previous studies or external examination scores may need to take a Mathematics placement test before registering for mathematics or statistics courses. Those who do not take or do not pass the test are placed in basic mathematics courses.
3. Foreign Language Proficiency Examination
   Foreign language proficiency examinations are arranged according to students’ needs.

2.7. STUDENT CLASSIFICATION

Students are classified into one of the following categories:

For the Bachelor’s Degree:

• First Year: 0–59 ECTS
• Second Year: 60–119 ECTS
• Third Year: 120–179 ECTS
• Fourth Year: 180 ECTS or above
• Fifth Year (for specific programmes): 240 ECTS or above
• Sixth Year (for specific programmes): 300 ECTS or above

For the Master’s Degree:

• First Year: 0–59 ECTS
• Second Year: 60–119 ECTS
• Third Year (for specific programmes): 120 ECTS or above

2.8. ENROLMENT STATUS

Students are classified according to the number of ECTS for which they register each semester.

A student is considered full-time if enrolled in 30 ECTS during a semester. Registration for fewer ECTS is considered part-time enrolment. For residence permit purposes, full-time status may be determined by contact hours rather than exclusively by the number of ECTS, depending on the level (Cycle) of the programme.

2.9. SEMESTER LOAD

The normal Semester Load for a full-time student is 30 ECTS. In exceptional cases (e.g., repeating a course, needing additional ECTS for graduation), the student may be granted permission to register for more than 30 ECTS.

2.10. ACADEMIC RECORD

Grading System

Academic progress is evaluated on a scale from A to F, corresponding to the 4.0 scale, as follows:

• P (Pass) is assigned for practical courses without a formal final written exam and for internships. It does not affect the student’s GPA/CPA, but the credits do count toward the total.
• I (Incomplete) is assigned when a student has not completed all the required components of the assessment. The missing work must be submitted within one month after the end of the semester; otherwise, the instructor assigns zero for the uncompleted component.
• If students retake the final exam of a course in which they received an “F,” the new grade is noted with an “SE” next to the course title.
• W is assigned if a student withdraws from a course voluntarily (WS) or is administratively withdrawn (WA).
• A grade may be “DE” (Deferred) if the instructor has doubts about a student’s work or if assigned work will be submitted more than one month late.

Grade Point Average (GPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CPA)

The Grade Point Average (GPA) reflects the student’s average performance during a specific semester. It is calculated by multiplying the ECTS of each course by the Quality Points the student achieved and dividing the total by the overall ECTS for that semester.

Example (student with 30 ECTS):

Calculation:

Total Quality Points (85.8) ÷ Total ECTS (30) = 2.86 (GPA).

The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CPA) is calculated in the same way but includes all completed courses across all semesters.

A student’s complete academic record is issued as a Transcript.

Academic Record

A student’s full academic record includes all the courses attended, all grades received, any Transfer Credits, and, in general, all ECTS awarded.

2.11. COURSES GRADED “PASS” OR “FAIL”

Students may opt to take certain General Elective courses under a Pass (“P”) or Fail (“F”) grading scheme. In this case, the only recorded grades are “P” or “F.” A “P” does not affect the student’s GPA/CPA, whereas an “F” does affect it.

Pass/Fail grading is not allowed for core (Major) or required courses. Students may request this form of evaluation up to the end of the current semester by submitting the relevant application and receiving the necessary approval. Once declared, the decision for Pass/Fail grading is final and irrevocable.

2.12. AUDIT COURSES

If a student wishes to attend a course regularly without receiving a grade or credits, they may choose to attend it under an audit status.

Once a student is registered under an audit status, s/he may switch to regular registration only during the Drop and Add period, provided they meet the requirements for regular enrolment. After this period, no further changes are permitted.

Audit students pay the same tuition and fees as regular students.

Courses taken under Audit status appear on the student’s academic record marked as “AU,” which does not affect the GPA or CPA, nor do these credits count toward total credits earned.

2.13. INTEGRITY

Integrity is one of the University’s core values. Students are expected to uphold high standards of integrity and honesty.

Cheating and Plagiarism are actions contrary to the University’s principles. Cheating is defined as any form of deceit related to assignments or examinations, including receiving or providing unauthorised assistance. Plagiarism is defined as using and presenting the work of another person or an artificial intelligence tool without citing the author and all primary or secondary sources. Both cheating and plagiarism are considered disciplinary offences; the specific assignment or exam will receive a zero grade.

2.14. ACADEMIC CLASSIFICATION

Students are placed in the following academic classifications based on their performance:

Probation

At the end of each academic semester, students whose CPA falls below the required threshold for Good Standing are placed on academic probation.

Additionally, students may be placed on probation if they have an excessive number of withdrawals (W).

All students on probation receive a notification letter about their status and are encouraged to improve their CPA. They are also cautioned that if their CPA is below the minimum threshold listed under “Unsatisfactory Standing,” they may be disqualified from continuing their studies.

Unsatisfactory Standing

Students with a CPA below the minimum threshold may not be permitted to continue their studies.

Academic Readmission

Students who are dismissed may, after at least one semester of non-enrolment, submit a request for readmission, demonstrating their willingness and ability to improve academically. Furthermore, students who change their Major and achieve satisfactory performance in the subsequent one or two semesters may have part of their prior unsatisfactory record disregarded.

2.15. REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

Academic Advising

Academic advising plays a key role in registration and in a student’s academic performance.

Students receive support and academic advice from an Academic Advisor and a Programme Coordinator in their area of study. The Academic Advisor assists students with pre-registration and registration, as well as guidance on class schedules and degree requirements. The Programme Coordinator may also advise students regarding their specific field of specialization.

Pre-registration and Online Pre-registration

New and returning students complete pre-registration in consultation with an Advisor who, together with the student, consults the programme website and the course schedule to process the pre-registration for the following semester. Placement and proficiency exams are typically carried out before first-year students pre-register. The student may declare a Major at this stage or defer that choice. Students may use the Student portal for online pre-registration.

Registration

During registration, the student’s pre-registration is finalised, taking into account their grades and the settlement of any outstanding financial obligations.

All students must be properly registered in their courses during the designated registration period. Late registration is permitted only in exceptional cases, and even then, seats in desired courses are not guaranteed. Certain courses may also be cancelled due to low enrolment before the regular registration period ends.

Upon registration, each student receives a personal class schedule indicating class hours and locations. Students may not register for overlapping courses. In addition, changes to the class schedule may occur during the first two weeks; these are announced on the University’s website.

Registration may be denied to students who have any outstanding obligations to the University.

Students must attend the courses in which they are registered. If changes are needed, they must be made in consultation with an Academic Advisor only during the Add and Drop period.

UNIC Athens reserves the right to require payment of tuition from any student who attends courses without being officially registered.

Add and Drop Period

The Add and Drop period lasts two weeks during a regular semester or one week during the Summer Session. During this time, in consultation with an Academic Advisor, a student may add or drop certain courses. Dropping a required course may delay graduation. Both enrolment status and tuition fees may be affected by these changes.

Changing Programme/Major

Students who wish to change their programme/major must inform their Academic Advisor in writing no later than the end of the Add and Drop period. The credits to be transferred from one major to another will be determined accordingly.

2.16. SPECIAL COURSE REGISTRATIONS

Re-registration

Students may re-register for a course if they wish to improve their grade. Repeated courses are noted on the student’s Transcript with “R.” When a course is repeated, both grades are recorded.

Individual Course Offering

In exceptional cases, a student may be permitted to take a course individually if they need it to graduate and it is either not offered or they cannot register for pressing reasons. The course may be offered to one student or a very small group through a total of eight hours of instruction.

Permission is granted upon the student’s application, accompanied by a recommendation from the Academic Advisor and approval by the Department Directors and the School Directors at UNIC Athens. The tuition fees for such a course are the same as any other course, and it must be completed in the same manner as other courses taken in a semester.

Internship / Placement

Registration for an internship/placement can occur (a) during the semester, at specially designated times, without affecting attendance in other courses, (b) during the Summer Session, or (c) after completion of studies. In all cases, a letter from the employer is required, indicating the period and hours of work, the type of duties performed, and an evaluation of the work quality. The internship/placement is supervised and assessed by faculty members of the programme.

Depending on the Major, the internship/placement may be graded on a Pass/Fail basis.

2.17. ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWAL POLICY

Attendance Policy

Faculty members play a vital role in students’ academic success. Consequently, irregular attendance results in losing a significant part of the educational experience.

Students are expected to attend courses regularly. Lateness may be recorded as an absence. An absence is marked for laboratory or practical courses as well as other required activities (e.g., field trips) in which the student does not participate.

In general, absences without a valid or timely excuse may lead to either failure in the course or administrative withdrawal, shown as “F” or “W” respectively.

Unplanned absences, such as for medical reasons, can be excused if the student notifies the instructor beforehand or during the absence and provides the necessary documentation.

Withdrawal from a Course

A student may voluntarily withdraw from a course by completing a Student Withdrawal Form in a timely manner, submitted no later than the last day of classes.

A student may also be withdrawn administratively from a course due to excessive absences. In exceptional cases or upon individual assessment, students who have been withdrawn administratively for excessive absences may request readmission to the course.

Withdrawal from Studies

Withdrawal from studies requires written notice (by completing the “withdrawal application” form). Students cannot withdraw simply by failing to attend. If withdrawal is for a justified reason, a partial refund of tuition fees may be possible.

2.18. EXAMINATION POLICY

Examinations are primarily intended to assess students’ progress. Instructors may conduct unannounced quizzes to promote continuous study; however, all major examinations are announced in advance.

All final exam papers are centrally stored for three years, and midterm exams and semester assignments are retained by the instructor for two years.

Final grades are posted on the University Portal. Changes to grades are allowed only in justified cases of error. Students have the right to review their exam papers within one month of the official results being announced.

Grade Appeals

Students who wish to dispute a course grade have one month from the date the grades are announced to request a review of their exam/assignment or an assessment by another examiner. This request is submitted via the Grade Petition Form.

Course Grade Improvement

Students may improve their grade in a course only by repeating it (see Re-registration).

Absence from an Examination

For any announced exam that a student misses, the instructor may offer a make-up (repeat) exam. If a make-up is offered, the student must pay the corresponding examination fee. If no repeat exam is offered, the student’s grade is calculated based on the remaining assessments.

No student may miss the final exam. Failure to attend the final exam without permission or official withdrawal results in a zero grade for that exam. In cases of unavoidable absence, the student must contact the instructor before the exam, stating the reason. The instructor and the Administration may request supporting evidence and may accept or reject the excuse. A medical certificate is not necessarily deemed a valid justification. If the excuse is approved, the student receives “I” and has one month to replace the “I” by taking a repeat exam. Otherwise, the grade is recorded as zero.

Examination Regulations

During exams, students are NOT allowed to:

• Speak to other students or allow others to speak to them.
• Look at other students’ papers or allow others to look at theirs.
• Bring anything not permitted for that particular exam, as decided by the instructor.
• Enter the exam room after the first 30 minutes or leave before 30 minutes have elapsed.
• Leave the exam room for any reason and return without permission.
• Remove question sheets, answer sheets, or exam scripts from the room without permission.
• Exchange calculators, dictionaries, watches, cigarette packs, etc. with other students.
• Copy or take the exam paper or any other document that must be handed in.
• Smoke, drink, eat, or make noise.
• Use smartphones/smartwatches/tablets, other smart devices, or computers, unless otherwise instructed by the instructor.
• Wear headphones/earphones/ear pods/other listening devices.
• Communicate online via social media, Discord, or any other method.

During online proctored exams, in addition to the above, students must ensure their camera is functioning and recording properly, and their face (particularly eyes and mouth) is fully visible on screen throughout the exam. The use of additional screens or devices is not permitted.

Students flagged by proctoring software will be reviewed by the instructor for inappropriate conduct and reported to the Campus Director. Possible penalties include disciplinary action or the requirement to take an alternative exam, at the instructor’s discretion.

For term papers and other individual or group assignments, students must avoid plagiarism by using footnotes and quotation marks to cite sources. They should retain all notes and drafts as evidence of their work.

Students who violate any of the above rules may face disciplinary penalties, as specified in the Internal Regulations.

Second Examination Period

Students who have failed courses during the Fall or Spring Semester of the most recent academic year are eligible to apply for a Second Examination Period. In this case, the student must take a comprehensive final exam.

Almost all courses can be retaken in the Second Examination Period. Exceptions are determined by the Departments and Schools.

The new grade is derived from the original numeric “F” grade (weighted at 30%) and the Second Examination score (weighted at 70%).

Example 1
Original F grade = 30
New second exam grade = 80
Final grade: (30×30%) + (80×70%) = 9 + 56 = 65 (D)

Example 2
Original F grade = 0
New second exam grade = 90
Final grade: (0×30%) + (90×70%) = 0 + 63 = 63 (D)

Example 3
Original F grade = 59
New second exam grade = 100
Final grade: (59×30%) + (100×70%) = 17.7 + 70 = 87.7 ≈ 88 (B+)

Second Examination Policy for Prerequisite Courses:

• If a student fails (F) a course A that is prerequisite for course B, they may register for course B in the following semester of the same academic year, provided they achieved at least an overall numeric grade of 30 in course A.
• The student may retake both courses A and B (if they have failed both) during the September Second Examination Period.

Second Examination registration is done via the University Portal, and there is a fee per course/exam.

2.19. STUDENT APPEALS

Students have the right to submit requests for exceptions from regulations and policies. Such requests are submitted to the Campus School Directors, in consultation with the appropriate faculty members and Programme Coordinators. All requests are reviewed on an individual basis, taking into account the student’s academic record and the rationale for the request. Student petition forms are available through the University Portal.

2.20. STUDENT RECORDS

Records of non-registered and inactive students are maintained for two years. After two years, only copies of Transcripts/Degree certificates issued by the University remain available.

Confidentiality of Student Records

Students have the right to review, inspect, and challenge the accuracy of the information in the institution’s cumulative file unless they waive this right. UNIC Athens complies with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons regarding the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR).

 

Note: The Internal Regulations of UNIC Athens apply to the Medical School, except in cases where different policies and procedures are in effect, as specified, in order to comply with and be compatible with the standards of the World Federation of Medical Education (WFME).