National and Kapodistrian University of Athens English Requirements
Greece
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), founded in 1837, is the oldest and largest university in Greece, located in Athens. It is a comprehensive public research university comprising 42 departments across 9 schools, serving over 66,000 students, and ranks as the leading university in Greece and Cyprus according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. NKUA offers several English-taught programs including a Medical Degree, a BA in Archaeology/History/Literature of Ancient Greece, and various postgraduate programs.
Quick answer
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens accepts CAEL, Cambridge English, CELPIP General, Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic, LanguageCert Academic, Linguaskill, Oxford ELLT, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, and Trinity ISE for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need TOEFL iBT 80 and IELTS Academic 6.5.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | No published minimum | |
| TOEFL iBT | 80 | |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | min 5.5 each band |
| PTE Academic | No published minimum | |
| Cambridge English | No published minimum | |
| CAEL | No published minimum | |
| CELPIP General | No published minimum | |
| LanguageCert Academic | No published minimum | |
| Linguaskill | No published minimum | |
| Oxford ELLT | No published minimum | |
| Trinity ISE | No published minimum |
Sources: mpharmnkua.uoa.gr/admission-requirements ↗issu.uoa.gr/guide_for_all_students/getting_re… ↗
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Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL iBT score do I need for National and Kapodistrian University of Athens?+
Undergraduate admission to National and Kapodistrian University of Athens requires TOEFL iBT 80 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
What IELTS Academic score do I need for National and Kapodistrian University of Athens?+
Undergraduate admission to National and Kapodistrian University of Athens requires IELTS Academic 6.5 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
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