Admission to the College is granted under different categories depending on the student’s qualifications and educational objectives. The College’s admissions policy relies on the student’s past record, primarily high school grades.

Evidence of Proficiency in English

English is the language of instruction at Intercollege. Proficiency in English is required for all degree programmes taught in English and all applicants are required to take the College English Placement Test (EPT) before registration. Students who do not meet minimum standards are required to take preparatory English classes according to their results before they can join their academic programmes.

Applicants with a valid TOEFL score of 500 and above, or Computer-based TOEFL score of 173 and above, or Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) score of 61 and above, or GCSE (or GCE) English Language “O” Level of “C” or above, or IELTS of 6.0 and above or Cambridge Exams (First Certificate with Grade B and above, as well as Proficiency with Grade C and above) may take the test but will not be placed below College-level English. This permits registration for a normal course load.
For programmes taught in Greek, students may be required to take a Greek Placement Test.
Undergraduate Admission Requirements The general admission requirement is for applicants to have a High School Leaving Certificate (i.e. 12 years of education or 11 depending on the country of origin,
e.g. Russia) OR equivalent qualifications. Some programmes may have additional requirements in which case they are specified separately under the relevant programme details. At the undergraduate level, admission categories are as follows:

1. Regular Academic Admission:

Regular admission to academic programmes requires a recognised High School Leaving Certificate with a grade of
7.5 out of 10 or 15 out of 20 or a rank in the top 50% or equivalent qualifications. This status may be contingent upon demonstrating proficiency in English with a valid TOEFL score of 500 and above, or Computer-based TOEFL score of 173 and above, or Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) score of 61 and above, or GCSE (or GCE) English Language “O” Level of “C” or above, or IELTS of 6.0 and above or Cambridge Exams (First Certificate with Grade B and above, as well as Proficiency with Grade C and above), or the College English Placement Test. Advanced standing will be admitted on the basis of additional qualifications (e.g. GCE “A” Level).
Students applying for the Education programmes, taught in Greek, who do not meet regular academic admission requirements will be assessed to determine if their level of Greek meets entry standards before being granted admission.
 
2. Special Academic Admission:

This category of admission may be offered to students who possess a High School Leaving Certificate but who do not have the stipulated grades or other requirements for regular admission. Such students may be eligible for special admission if they have relevant practical experience, or other records of achievement, or show evidence of ability to benefit from College education. Special admission students may take regular credits but load limits may apply until the time they establish their eligibility for regular admission. Special admission is offered to students with a low ability and with special needs.

Transfer of Credits

Transfer credits are credits earned at other accredited colleges and universities, which are transferable to the College. All courses are evaluated individually, based on the College standards and the student’s grades.
The general philosophy governing transfer credits is that a student’s knowledge, no matter how it was gained, can be considered as long as it is relevant and can be documented. Thus, credits may be transferred to the student’s record from a variety of sources. Where the credits duplicate, credits will transfer from only one source.
Transfer credits may correspond to specific College courses or may apply as credits in specific categories (computer, mathematics, humanities or social science electives). In all cases, they appear on the student’s transcript with the suffix “TR”; these grades are not considered when calculating the student’s CPA.
Regardless of the credits transferred, students normally have to complete a minimum of 15 credits/30 ECTS for the Diploma, 30 credits/60 ECTS for the Bachelor degree and two thirds of the Master Degree credits/ECTS.
Credit Earned at Other Colleges and Universities
Credits earned at other accredited colleges and universities or in accredited programmes are transferable to Intercollege. An official transcript is required. Course descriptions, syllabi and textbooks used may be required to determine the subject covered. Courses are normally evaluated individually.  In some cases, validation may be required in the form of oral or written examinations. Transfer credits may be provisional, and students may be placed on probation. The Registrar carries out this evaluation in consultation with Department Heads and School Deans.
The College will also accept formal evaluations by the World Education Service or other authorised evaluation services for work completed at colleges and universities around the world. Also, Intercollege may sign articulation agreements for the mutual transfer of credits with other colleges and universities.

Credit by Exchange (Erasmus)

The College awards credits to students who study abroad for one semester or one year under the LLP/ERASMUS programme. The study period is an integral part of the student’s programme of study and full academic recognition is given as decided in the Learning Agreement. A grade of “P” (pass) is recorded, which is not included in the computation of the GPA or CPA.
Credit from National Testing and Professional Examining Bodies
The College accepts credits from the following national testing programmes:
-American College Testing - Proficiency
Examination Programme (PEP). -College Board - Advanced Placement
(AP) Programme.
-Educational Testing Service - College Level Examination Programme (CLEP).
-General Certificate of Education (GCE)
-Advanced (“A”) Level and selected (“O”) level and IGCSE.
Credit may also be earned from the examinations of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), the Alliance Francaise, the Goethe Institute, Associate Board of the Royal School of Music, the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry and other professional bodies such as the ACCA, CAT, AAT, CIB, CIM, CAM, and ABE. This list is not exhaustive and other similar examinations may be accepted for transfer.
A currently enrolled College student with a CPA of 2.0 or higher may petition to enrol in a course at another accredited college or College and have the credits transferred to the University of Nicosia.  The petition must be submitted prior to enrolment at the other college or university.
Credit from Correspondence and Distance Learning
Students are permitted to transfer credits from correspondence, distance learning or web-based learning from accredited colleges and universities. Individual schools and departments decide on the credits awarded for specific courses.

Credit by Examination
 
The College may also award credits on the basis of its own specially designed examinations in a number of courses. Students wishing to earn credits by examination must apply in writing and must provide evidence that they have covered the relevant material. Placement tests in English or Mathematics do not qualify for credit by examination at lower levels. Credit by examination grades are given based on the numerical mark of the exam paper, according to the College marking scheme. The grade appears on the student’s transcript and the hours are included in the earned hours.
Credit from Prior Learning
It is possible to earn credit from life or work experience, business or industrial training programmes and other achievements. A portfolio must be submitted documenting the learning done outside of formal college courses. Credit is given for the learning or achievements that have come from experience, not the experience itself. Students must demonstrate a balance between theory and practice.

Graduate Admission

The minimum requirement for admission into a graduate degree programme is a Bachelor’s Degree (i.e. American, European, or equivalent). Students will be required to submit, besides their degree certificate, a transcript with the grades of all courses taken at the first degree level and two reference letters. Special requirements exist for different departments.