1. Doctoral Degree in Cyprus
2. Universities and Ph.D. programs
3. Admission requirements
4. English Language Proficiency
5. Duration of Ph.D. studies and program structure
Universities in Cyprus offer all necessary facilities for comprehensive and innovative research.
Faculty staff in each university is represented by academic professionals, well-known for the innovative research contributions and publications, who are willing to transfer necessary knowledge to Ph.D. candidates.
Enrolled Ph.D. students work under the comprehensive supervision of the experienced faculty representatives and visit regular meetings to gain skills, learn tools, and exercise techniques to conduct original research of high quality.
In addition to the access to traditional libraries with one of the best databases and scientific publications in the world, students are provided with electronic library account for conducting convenient self-studying at home.
A multicultural environment is an excellent opportunity to meet thinkers and practitioners from academia and create a professional network.
After conducting their research, Ph.D. graduates implement an academic career in both public and private institutions in Cyprus or abroad pursuing positions in government organisations or the private sector.
Ph.D. in Business Administration
DBA in Business Administration
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
Ph.D. in Criminology
Ph.D. in Media and Communications
Ph.D. Psychology
Ph.D. in TESOL
Ph.D. in Theology
Ph.D. in International Relations and European Studies
Ph.D. in Law
Ph.D. in Public Administration
Ph.D. in Medical Science
Ph.D. in Computer Science
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
Ph.D. in Exercise Science and Physical Education
Ph.D. in Nursing
Ph.D. in Nutrition and Dietetics
Ph.D. in Oil, Gas and Energy Engineering
Ph.D. in Physiotherapy
UCLan Cyprus offers conducted Postgraduate Research Studies with the university’s main campus in the UK offering a variety of Ph.D. programs.
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For entry to the Doctoral Program, applicants must be holders of a Master's Degree in a relevant area of studies from the accredited institution.
Candidates for Ph.D. should submit the Application along with all supporting documents:
Please note that the Application requirements can be different for each program. Please feel free to ask for more information.
The applicants for the Ph.D. research program have to present an English language proficiency certificate.
Ph.D. students can enrol in the program either in October or February (Fall or Spring semester). Usually, there is a call for application announced by the university.
The duration of any Ph.D. program is generally 3 years or 6 semesters.
The doctoral course of studies can be divided into a few phases.
Initially, Ph.D. students are expected to take relevant courses, (research methodology, literature review, etc.), the number of ECTS credits may vary depending on the program a Ph.D. student is pursuing.
In the preliminary stage, students are expected to complete their research proposal (7.500-10.000 words). The final stage is thesis writing and its formal defence.
Please notice that the information provided on our page is general guidance. The application process for a Ph.D. program may vary from department to department and university to university according to criteria of acceptance, admission requirements, and language proficiency.
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