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

            Legislation

              Categories

              Τype of procedure

              Trigger

              Ex officio, Notification/Announcement

              Trigger (submission method)

              Public service / public body document

              Type

              Ingoing/Outgoing
              E1

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            • 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 Acknowledgement of the General Secretariat of Sports (GAA) or Ministerial Decision of registration, showing that the athlete is registered with his distinction in the special table in the GGA, on a distinct photocopy of the original or the exact copy of the issuing authority. Certificate

              Acknowledgement of the General Secretariat of Sports (GAA) or Ministerial Decision of registration, showing that the athlete is registered with his distinction in the special table in the GGA, on a distinct photocopy of the original or the 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 Confirmation of their respective sports federation for athletes and athletes. Certificate

              Confirmation of their respective sports federation for athletes and athletes.

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

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Time

              No 9703

            • 4 Police ID or passport, in clear photocopy. Identification document

              Police ID or passport, in 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 Sportsmen with Racing Discrimination 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 the antiquities of sports organizations distinguished athletes' escorts AIA, setting up a National Platform of Sports Integrity, Hellenic Olympic Committee (E.E.), Greek Paralympic Committee (E.E.)

              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 Circular Version

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Ministry

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description In September of each year, the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs issues the circular for the introduction of distinguished athletes/three 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 Training of tables of imported athletes

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Commitee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The Sports Selection Committee draws up tables of imported athletes in sections, or introductory directions of sections of universities and S.A.P.I.T.E. and S.A.T.E. (including S.F.A. T.F.A.).

              Yes No


            • 5 Non-fulfilment of conditions - Rejection of an application

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Commitee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The Sports Selection Committee finds that the application and the supporting documents attached do not fulfil the conditions for admission to higher education and the application is rejected.

              Yes Yes


            • 6 Issue of successful results

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Commitee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The tables are authenticated by the Minister of Education and Religious Affairs; a copy of the certified tables together with the supporting documents of the imported athletes is sent to the schools or departments of their introduction.

              No Yes


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