Greece
Biology entry scores in Greece (2026): cut-off marks by university
We have official entry scores for 5 programmes (scale from 0 to 24000, higher is better). In the latest lists the score of the last admitted student ranged from 16895 to 17695. The most selective programme was at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Athina), the most accessible at Democritus University of Thrace (Alexandroupoli).
Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.
| Programme | University | City | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Τμήμα Βιολογίας | National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Athina) | Athens | 17695 | 17428 | 17493 |
| Τμήμα Βιολογίας | Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Thessaloniki) | Thessaloniki | 17551 | 17190 | 17322 |
| Τμήμα Βιολογίας | University of Patras (Patra) | Patras | 17138 | 16746 | 16766 |
| Τμήμα Βιολογίας | University of Crete (Irakleio) | Heraklion | 16908 | 16430 | 16465 |
| Τμήμα Μοριακής Βιολογίας και Γενετικής | Democritus University of Thrace (Alexandroupoli) | Alexandroupolis | 16895 | 16595 | 16570 |
The score is the result of the last admitted student, so it changes every year.
How admission works in Greece
Places in Greek-taught programmes at public universities are filled through the national Panhellenic exams (Πανελλαδικές Εξετάσεις) run by the Ministry of Education: Greek lyceum candidates submit an application in November–December (for 2026 entry: 28 November–22 December 2025), sit the exams in May–June and then list their chosen departments; places go by points (up to 20,000 from four exam subjects, up to 24,000 where special subjects such as a foreign language or drawing also count) and a minimum entry threshold applies. The score shown is that of the last candidate admitted in the general 90% quota of day general lyceums (ΓΕΛ). Graduates of foreign schools who are not of Greek origin, from non-EU lyceums or from EU schools, apply in a separate ministry category without exams, ranked by their school-leaving grade (in 2026 the online application was open 2–9 July), and need a Greek language certificate to enrol; the ministry announces the dates for the autumn 2027 intake. English-taught programmes take applications directly at each university.
See also: All Biology programmes in Greece · Entry scores in Greece · Study in Greece
Sources
- Υπουργείο Παιδείας — Βάσεις εισαγωγής Πανελλαδικών Εξετάσεων 2026 (ανακοίνωση 23-07-26), ΓΕΛ ημερήσια, ΓΕΛ ΓΕΝΙΚΗ ΣΕΙΡΑ ΗΜ. (γενική κατηγορία 90%): βαθμός τελευταίου εισαχθέντος — 0279 ΒΙΟΛΟΓΙΑΣ (ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗ), checked 19 October 2026
- Υπουργείο Παιδείας — Συγκριτικό βάσεων ΓΕΛ, έτη 2026 & 2025 (ΓΕΛ ΓΕΝΙΚΗ ΣΕΙΡΑ ΗΜ., γενική κατηγορία 90%): βάση 2025 — 0279 ΒΙΟΛΟΓΙΑΣ (ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗ), checked 19 October 2026
- Υπουργείο Παιδείας — Συγκριτικό βάσεων ΓΕΛ, έτη 2025 & 2024 (ΓΕΛ ΓΕΝΙΚΗ ΣΕΙΡΑ ΗΜ., γενική κατηγορία 90%): βάση 2024 — 0279 ΒΙΟΛΟΓΙΑΣ (ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗ), checked 19 October 2026
- Υπουργείο Παιδείας — studies.minedu.gov.gr (Study in Greece): School of Biology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki — 'Tuition Fee: Free', checked 19 October 2026
- Υπουργείο Παιδείας — studies.minedu.gov.gr (Study in Greece): Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Democritus University of Thrace — 'Tuition Fee: Free', checked 19 October 2026
- Υπουργείο Παιδείας — studies.minedu.gov.gr (Study in Greece): Department of Biology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens — 'Tuition Fee: Free', checked 19 October 2026
- Υπουργείο Παιδείας — studies.minedu.gov.gr (Study in Greece): Department of Biology, University of Crete — 'Tuition Fee: Free', checked 19 October 2026
- Υπουργείο Παιδείας — studies.minedu.gov.gr (Study in Greece): Department of Biology, University of Patras — 'Tuition Fee: Free', checked 19 October 2026
How the figures are collected and calculated: Data and sources.