Academic

Admission Requirements

Admission to undergraduate courses requires:

» General Certificate of Education with passes in five subjects, including two subjects at Advanced Level and Ordinary Level passes in Mathematics and English Language or an equivalent qualification;

or

» General Certificate of Education with passes in four subjects, including three subjects at Advanced Level and an Ordinary Level pass in English Language or an equivalent qualification;

or

» successful completion of the Philips College foundation programme;

or

» graduation from an approved course in an accredited secondary school with an overall average of at least 80% and, in addition, evidence that the applicant is competent in written and spoken English;

or

» graduation from an approved course in an accredited secondary school and where necessary (at the discretion of the Principal/Registrar or the Head of Department) passes in the entrance examinations of the College in Mathematics and the English language.

TRANSFER STUDENTS

A student who has followed part of a university course elsewhere and wishes to transfer to a degree course at the Philips College must submit to the Admissions Office an application and supporting documents including an official transcript of his previous record and the examination syllabus of the institution from which transfer is being requested. Candidates may be given credit for approved courses completed with grade C or above. Grades in courses accepted for transfer credit are not counted in the computation of the quality point average.

In order to be considered for transfer a student must:

• show satisfactory progress in his present course;
• satisfy the admission requirements of his proposed new course;
• meet any conditions required by the Head of the Department or his nominee.

ADVANCED STANDING

A student may be considered for entry with advanced standing provided he meets any one of the following requirements:

(i) Transfer from one course of Philips to others

• has completed successfully any course at the Philips College;
• holds the Associate Degree or the Diploma of the Philips College. Students holding these qualifications are entitled to join the Philips BA degree programmes and are exempted from at least 66 credits provided the programme to which they wish to transfer falls within the same discipline as the Associate Degree/Diploma which the students hold. In a case where students wish to register on other disciplines in which they hold an Associate Degree/Diploma the exemptions are granted on a subject for subject basis;
• at the discretion of the relevant Heads of Department, but not later than the end of the second semester, students may be allowed to transfer from one undergraduate course to another.

(ii) Transfer from other institutions

• has completed, at other accredited institutions of higher learning, courses of similar standard to those offered at Philips;
• holds an approved degree (BA,B.Sc etc.) or equivalent professional qualification;
• holds a Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent professional qualification.

RE-ADMISSION OF FORMER STUDENTS

A student who previously attended the Philips College and interrupted his studies for a semester or longer for reasons other than academic or disciplinary may reactivate his file by contacting the Admissions Office in writing.

A student who was suspended on scholastic or disciplinary grounds during an earlier enrolment at the College may seek reinstatement after the period of interruption lapses. The period of interruption is determined by the appropriate committees.

Reinstatement requires the approval of the Academic or Disciplinary Committee of the College as the case may be.

A student who, upon the recommendation of the Disciplinary Committee, is dismissed from the College is not entitled to apply for readmission.

It is advisable for former students to initiate the readmission process with the Office of Admissions well in advance of the semester in which they wish to return. This permits students to complete any special requirements which may be imposed upon them.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Applications for admission must be made using the appropriate application form obtainable from the Admissions Office, The Philips College, Nicosia, Cyprus.

Home Students

Home students must file the following documents with the Admissions Office.

• a completed application form;
• official secondary school transcript, external examination certificates and, where applicable, an approved English language qualification and, if deemed necessary, Philips College entrance examination scores.

International Students

The Philips College welcomes applications from overseas students.

The following are required:

• completed application form;
• official transcript of secondary school grades and where applicable an approved English language qualification;
• two letters of recommendation concerning the applicant's character and academic potential. These could be mailed directly to the Admissions Office. Such letters may be written by former teachers or employers who know the applicant well as a person and/or as student;
• a banker's declaration stating that the applicant can meet his financial obligations amounting to US$ 10,000 per year. A minimum tuition deposit of US$ 1,000 is required before the Immigration process can commence. The deposit is totally refundable should the student be unable to enter the country; otherwise it is applied towards his tuition upon enrolment.

Students choosing to follow the Foundation Programme or audit a course are also required to submit a completed application form.

The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 30th July. Prospective students should apply well in advance of the closing date.

Late applications will be accepted until the 15th of September on payment of an additional late application fee.

Auditors (Listeners)

Auditors are admitted to certain courses on payment of the stipulated auditor's fee and after obtaining the permission of the Head in charge of the course and the Registrar. The College does not recognise auditors

Selection

Candidates are assessed and selected for places on the basis of one, or a combination, of the following criteria:

• educational qualifications only;
• educational qualifications and success in the entrance examinations of the College;
• educational qualifications and sussessful interview.

Special tests may be administered at the interview stage in order to assess a student's academic suitability. Because of the high demand for places not all applicants possessing the minimum entry requirements are guaranteed a place at the College.

Following the assessment and selection procedure, places are offered and "reserved" lists formed. All candidates are notified of their success, or otherwise, and of any special enrolment arrangements.