Introduction of distinguished athletes in higher education

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38caaba2-6cf8-4b58-816a-b001eb224e01 382684 Εισαγωγή στην τριτοβάθμια εκπαίδευση διακριθέντων αθλητών

At a glance

Responsible unit for initiating the procedure

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SPORTS AND RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS

Digital provision points

  • The service is not provided digitally

Number of required documents

3 to 4

Fees

Provided without cost

Estimated Time

45 days

Description

The procedure concerns the admission to higher education of distinguished athletes.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SPORTS AND RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS

Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure


Validity duration

Indefinite

Notes

According to the current legislation, athletes with distinctions are entitled to be admitted to Higher Education with special provisions, either by receiving an increase in the points they have achieved in the Panhellenic Examinations thus improving their performance, or due to high distinction to be admitted without restrictions.

Last update

24/05/2024

Application

Application Type

Application / Solemn Declaration

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by:

Persons

Title

Application/solemn declaration for participation in the process of selecting athletes for admission to Higher Education.

Notes:

The application and other supporting documents must be submitted by post, by registered mail or by courier (date as per postmark).

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document

    Print

    Requirements

      Fees

        Related

        Means of redress or appeal:

        Other Application for treatment

        Administrative appeal or contentious appeal pursuant to Article 24 of Law 2690/1999; the person concerned may apply, either by the the administrative authority which issued the act, to have it revoked or amended (application for revision), or by the authority which presides over the authority which issued the act, to have it annulled (contentious appeal).

        Output & Results

        Output

        Decision

        Steps

          Digital steps

            Other information

            Official title

            Introduction of distinguished athletes in Higher Education

            Languages supported

            Greek, English

            Legislation

              Categories

              Τype of procedure

              Trigger

              Ex officio, Notification/Announcement

              Trigger (submission method)

              Public service / public body document

              Type

              Ingoing/Outgoing
              E1

              ,,,


            • 1 Time The athletes must have achieved competitive distinctions, after 30-1-2013.


              No No

            • 2 Participation or distinction in sports competitions They must be registered with their distinction in the special table of the General Secretariat of Sport.


              No No

            • 3 Educational Applicants must hold a high school diploma or equivalent secondary school diploma that allows them to participate in the current selection procedures for admission to Higher Education.


              No No

            • 4 Time Athletes who have applied for admission to higher education may exercise their right to the same distinction in the two academic years immediately following the one in which they first applied for admission. The entitlement is reinstated by a subsequent win in a different competition.


              No No

            • 5 Educational Candidate athletes should have participated in the Panhellenic Examinations, have submitted a computerised form as candidates for admission in the general order in Higher Education and have not been admitted in the general order in a Department, or an introductory direction of a Department of the Universities and Higher School of Pedagogical and Technological Education (ASPAITE) and Higher Schools of Tourism Education (A.S.T.E.), including School/Department of Physical Education and Sports Science(SEFAA-TEFAA) of their first preference on the computerised form.

              Alternative condition of 3

              Yes Yes

            • 6 Time limit The application and the necessary supporting documents must be submitted in due time to the competent Directorate of the Ministry of Education, Sports and Religious Affairs, according to the deadline specified in the circular.


              No No

            • 1 Certificate of dismissal from a General High School or certificate of dismissal and a degree from a Vocational High School, in a clear photocopy. Proof of Study

              Certificate of dismissal from a General High School or certificate of dismissal and a degree from a Vocational High School, in a clear photocopy.

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (by courier only)

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 2825

            • 2 Certificate of the General Secretariat of Sport or Ministerial Decision registration, which shows that the athlete is registered with the distinction of the special table kept in the General Secretariat of Sport, a clear photocopy of the original or an exact copy of the issuing authority. Certificate

              Certificate of the General Secretariat of Sport or Ministerial Decision registration, which shows that the athlete is registered with the distinction of the special table kept in the General Secretariat of Sport, a clear photocopy of the original or an exact copy of the issuing authority.

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (by courier only)

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 9703

            • 3 Certificate of the relevant sports federation for athletes. Certificate

              Certificate of the relevant sports federation for athletes.

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (by courier only)

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: a. Especially for the years 2019 and 2021, the first subparagraph of par. 8 of article 34 of Law 2725/1999 applies to athletes who win 1st to 8th victory in a world championship, or 1st to 6th victory in a European championship mens women, young men young women, adolescents young women, in sports or sporting events for which due to the implementation of measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19 not held the above events in 2020. The present applies in cases, where the athlete or the athlete would have competed in the year 2020 and it was not possible to complete the competition process due to the pandemic of the coronavirus COVID-19 in the same age category as the one in which he won a victory in the years 2019 or 2021. b For athletes who won 1st to 8th victory in a world championship, or 1st to 6th victory in European Championship men - women, young men - young women, adolescents - young women, in sports or sports events, which were held in the year 2020, without completing the above events, due to the implementation of measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, c. Especially for the year 2022, the first subparagraph of par. 8 of Article 34 of Law 2725/99, applies to athletes who win 1st to 8th victory in a world championship,or 1st to 6th victory in European Championship men - women, young men - young men - young women, juniors - young women, in sports or sports events, which were held within the year 2020, without completing the above events, due to the implementation of measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, c. Especially for the year 2022, the first subparagraph of paragraph. 8 of art.34 of Law 2725/99, applies to athletes who win 1st to 8th victory in a world championship, or 1st to 6th victory in a European championship mens women, young men young women, adolescents young women, in sports or sporting events for which due to the implementation of measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus not held the above events within the year 2021. This applies in cases where the athlete would have competed in the year 2021 and it was not possible to complete the competition process due to the pandemic of the COVID-19 coronavirus in the same age category as the one in which he or she won in the year 2022.

              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Time

              No 9703

            • 4 Identity Card or Passport, in a clear photocopy. Identification document

              Identity Card or Passport, in a clear photocopy.

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (by courier only)

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 2244

            • Decision 153/104159/Α5 2021 4068 Β

              Description Introduction of Athletes with competitive distinctions in Higher Education.

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20210204068

            • Law 13 - 30 4726 2020 181 Α

              Description Reform of the institutional framework of elections of sports bodies distinguished athletes escorts for athletes with disabilities, establishment of the National Platform for Sports Integrity, Hellenic Olympic Committee, Hellenic Paralympic Committee

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20200100181

            • Law 34 2725 1999 121 Α

              Description Benefits to distinguished athletes.

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19990100121

            • Circular Φ.152/110729/Α5 2022
            • 1 Adoption of Circular

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Ministry

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description In September of each year, the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs adopts the circular for the introduction of distinguished athletes into Higher Education.

              No No


            • 2 Submission of applications and supporting documents


              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The person(s) concerned shall submit his/her application to the Directorate for Examinations and Certifications by post, registered letter or courier (readable post office stamp date) the application and the supporting documents required.

              No No


            • 3 Checking of supporting documents

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Commitee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The relevant Sports Selection Committee shall carry out an audit of the candidates' supporting documents and shall draw up statements with qualifying athletes.

              No No


            • 4 Establishment of tables of imported athletes

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Commitee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The Athlete Selection Committee draws up lists of athletes admitted to departments, or introductory directions departments of Universities and Higher Schools of Pedagogical and Technological Education and Higher School of Tourism Education (including the School-Department School of Physical Education and Sport Science).

              Yes No


            • 5 Non-fulfilment of conditions - Rejection of application

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Commitee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The Athlete Selection Committee determines that the application and the attached documents do not meet the requirements for admission to higher education and the application is rejected.

              Yes Yes


            • 6 Issue of results of successful candidates

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Commitee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The tables are ratified by the Minister of Education and Religious Affairs. Copies of the ratified tables together with the supporting documents of the admitted athletes are forwarded to the schools or their admission departments.

              No Yes


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