Cyprus:
Welcome to Cyprus, an island of legends that basks year-round in the light of the warm Mediterranean sun. Today Cyprus is a modern country that effortlessly marries European culture with ancient enchantment. Here you will discover a compact world of alluring beaches and fragrant mountain peaks, vineyards studded with olive trees and ancient ruins that stir the imagination, citrus groove and old stone villages where sweet wine flows as freely as conversations at the local café. A carefree place where a sense of timelessness is magnified by the kindness of the people.
Higher education is provided by many types of institutions: institutes, universities, academies and conservatory. The academic year is usually composed of two semesters, beginning in September and ending in May. There are mid-term exams scheduled in October and March of the respective semesters and a final exam at the end of each semester.
Higher Education Programs:
The main education programme that prepares specialists for a Bachelor’s degree includes required courses and practice of general humanities and social-economics, mathematics, natural sciences and special professional disciplines, many of which contain elective and optional courses.
Specialist Diploma: the main educational programme includes courses of general humanities and social sciences, mathematics, natural sciences and special professional disciplines, as well as provides graduates with various types of professional skills and specialized theoretical and practical courses, preparing for the occupational activity.
Master’s qualification is awarded to persons holding Bachelor’s or Specialist Diploma degree based on the results of a minimum one year of professional education programme. Graduates completing the Master’s programme are fundamentally prepared and have the knowledge, competence and skills necessary for scientific research, scientific-pedagogical activity, management and independent professional development.
A PhD student (researcher) is a person holding a higher education qualification (master’s or Diploma Specialist’s degree), who carries out Doctoral research to expand his/her theoretical knowledge and to prepare scientific thesis for pursuing a PhD (Candidate of Science) degree.
Students, who wish to study in in Cyprus must meet the points as mentioned below:
You have an adequate knowledge of English.
You have met the minimum entry requirements for your intended degree.
You complete all relevant sections of the application form.
You have all supporting documents ready for your application. Your application cannot be processed unless all sections of the application form are answered and all supporting documentation is provided.
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