Admission is based on suitability in terms of both academic credentials and experience (e.g. prior research or work experience).

Vacancies are announced once a year and admissions are made based on the regulations of the Graduate School of the University of Cyprus. After initial screening, shortlisted applicants may be called for a personal interview.

The minimum necessary requirements are:

1. Bachelor Degree in a related discipline, such as economics, psychology, political science, sociology, mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering.
2. Demonstrated proficiency in English.

Candidates for the graduate studies programme are required to have a grade of 550 in the TOEFL examinations or 213 in the TOEFL computer-based format exam or B in the GCE O-Level examinations or an equivalent qualification demonstrating sufficient knowledge of the English language (by previously obtaining a degree from an accredited U.K. or U.S. academic institution, for instance). In addition to the requirements described in the relevant Admission and Attendance Regulations, candidates for the graduate studies programme whose first language is not English are required το provide proof of proficiency in English in one of the following ways:

1. G.C.E. O-Level English with a minimum grade “C”.
2. I.G.C.S.E. English with a minimum grade “C”.
3. I.E.L.T.S. minimum average score 6.5.
4. T.O.E.F.L. with a minimum score of 550 (Paper-based) or T.O.E.F.L. with a minimum score 213 (Computer-based) or T.O.E.F.L. (Internet based) with a minimum score 92.
5. Cambridge English First (FCE), with a minimum score 176.
6. Cambridge English Advanced (CAE), with a minimum score 176.
7. Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE), with a minimum score 176.
8. Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE), with a minimum score 650.
9. Anglia Examinations – Proficiency (C1).
10. IB diploma (International Baccalaureate).
11. Certificate of success in the exams conducted by the Ministry of Education and Culture.
12. Certificate of success in year 6th final exams, of the Cyprus State Institutes of Further Education.
13. Any other equivalent exam that will prove proficiency in English language.
14. Candidates who hold a degree from a recognized university programme taught in English are considered to have proficiency in English.

Prospective students must apply through the Graduate School of the University of Cyprus.

The application must include:

1. Academic Record (transcripts and degree certificate if the applicant has already graduated)
2. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
3. Motivation Letter
4. Recommendation Letters from two academic supervisors or instructors
5. Proof of proficiency in English