Admissions – General info
Applications are accepted only during the call for application period (till 21 June 2024).
Please read carefully the instructions of the call for applications and the instructions in this webpage before submitting your application!!!
Successful applications will be considered those that:
a/ have successfully completed the online application form
b/ have successfully uploaded two recommendation/reference letters. Please note that the recommendation/reference letters are submitted online by the referral, not by the applicant!!
Entry requirements
Degree: Applicants should hold an Undergraduate/Bachelor’s university degree (B.Sc.) related to engineering, technology, life and health sciences or other relevant to biomedical engineering sciences.
English language: Applicants should have a minimum level of English certified with a B2 or higher qualification degree according to the CERF system. This requirement does not apply for English native speakers.
Important notice: For applicants that do not hold a B2 or higher certification, it is possible to take a written and oral English exam of B2 level. The exam is organized by the MSc program shortly after the deadline of the call for applications.
Evaluation criteria
The evaluation process includes two stages:
In the 1st stage, the applications undergo a thorough assessment to determine the completeness and validity of the submitted documents. Meeting the requirements of document completeness and validity is a prerequisite for progressing to the 2nd stage.
In the 2nd stage, selected candidates are invited to participate in an interview conducted by the Evaluation and Selection Committee. This oral interview serves as an opportunity for the committee to assess the candidate’s personality, evaluate their scientific background, review any prior research or professional experience, and assess their critical thinking abilities. Following the completion of the oral interviews, the Evaluation and Selection Committee compiles a list of successful candidates. The list is organized in descending order according to the selection criteria and the assigned weights for each criterion.
Minimum (Cut-off) criteria
1. Related Undergraduate/bachelor’s degree
2. English language certification B2 or higher
3. NARIC recognition (only for degrees originating from non-Greek Universities) (internal procedure)
Assessment criteria
1. Undergraduate/bachelor degree grade
2. Undergraduate/bachelor degree thesis (if any)
3. Related to biomedical engineering research activity (if any)
4. Related to biomedical engineering professional activity (if any)
5. Related to biomedical engineering internship(s) (if any)
6. Reference/Recommendation letters
7. Other activity related to biomedical engineering (if any)
Ranking algorithm
In each of the above criteria (C1-C4) the candidate is graded on a scale of 0-10. The final score (FS) of each candidate is calculated as follows:
FS = (C1 x 0.4) + (C2 x 0.20) + (C3 x 0.15) + (C4 x 0.25)
Candidates who have received a ranking position up to the maximum student admission limit (30 students) are considered Successful Candidates.
Extra admissions:
- The Evaluation and Selection Committee has the authority to admit additional candidates, beyond the initial limit of 30 students, in cases where their evaluation score matches that of the 30th successful candidate.
Runners-up:
- Candidates whose evaluation scores fall below the score of the 30th successful candidate are considered as runners-up. They are eligible to register for the program if those ranked higher than them either decline the position or fail to register within the designated timeframe.
Candidates that have not completed their undergraduate/bachelor studies within the deadline of the call for applications:
- Senior undergraduate students who anticipate completing their studies prior to the start of the MSc Program in October are welcome to apply for admission. Candidates falling into this category must include a certificate from the appropriate Secretariat, along with their application, detailing any requirements necessary for the completion of their degree. If accepted, successful candidates in this category must submit their graduation certificate prior to the commencement of MSc Program courses in October. It is important to note that any graduation certificates received after the start of the MSc Program in October will not be accepted.
Required documents
The application form should include the following:
1. Undergraduate/bachelor degree certification (required)
2. Transcript of records including the list of the courses’ grades (required)
3. Academic recognition of the Undergraduate/bachelor degree by the Hellenic National Recognition and Information Center (NARIC) (required only for holders of non-Greek University degrees, internal procedure)
4. English language certification, at least B2 (required) or application for written and oral English exam (required)
5. CV according to the Europass template (max 3 pages) (required)
6. Motivation letter (max 2 pages) (Tell us at least the following: a/ why you would like to study biomedical engineering, b/ what do you expect to achieve after the completion of the program, c/ why did you select our MSc program, d/ why should you be selected for this program) (required)
7. Recommendation letters (at least 2) (The recommendation letters should be submitted electronically by the referral before the application deadline) (required)
8. Scanned copy of ID (for Greek citizens), passport (for EU and non-EU citizens) (required)
9. Face photograph (required)
10. Undergraduate/bachelor degree thesis (if any)
11. Related to biomedical engineering research activity (if any)
12. Related to biomedical engineering professional activity (if any)
13. Related to biomedical engineering internship(s) (if any)
14. Other related to biomedical engineering activity (if any)