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The Graduate School announces that the submission of applications for ALL Master’s and PhD programmes, starting in September 2026, is extended by Friday, 15th of May 2026 at 12:00 noon.

Applicants from countries outside Europe who are required to obtain a visa to enter the Republic of Cyprus are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible and no later than June 2, 2026. Otherwise, it may not be possible to examine their application within the required timeframes. In such cases, applicants are encouraged to apply during the next application period, which is expected to open in February 2027 for admission to the academic year 2027–2028.

With the following exceptions:

by 02/06/2026 until 12:00 noon

- METHODS IN MEDICAL RESEARCH (MSc)
- SUSTAINABILITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS (LLM)
- HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (HRM) (MSc)
- EUROPEAN BUSINESS LAW (LL.M)
- LAW (PhD)
- CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS (LL.M)

by 15/06/2026 until 12:00 noon

- FINANCIAL ANALYSIS (MSc)
- FINANCE (MSc/PhD)

by 30/06/2026 until 12:00 noon

- DESIGN FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION (MA)
- MA PEACE, CONFLICT AND DEMOCRACY (MA)
- JOURNALISM AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES (ΜΑ)
- PhD IN JOURNALISM AND MEDIA STUDIES (PhD)
- BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) PART TIME - ENGLISH LANGUAGE
- BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) PART TIME - GREEK LANGUAGE
- BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) FULL TIME - ENGLISH LANGUAGE
- SOCIOLOGY (PhD)
- SOCIOLOGY, SOCIAL POLICY AND INTERVENTION (MA)
- POLITICAL SCIENCES (PhD)
- POLITICAL SCIENCES (International Relations) (MA)
- SCHOOL COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE (MA)

by 15/07/2026 until 12:00 noon

- MASTER IN PRECISION MEDICINE IN CLINICAL PRACTICE (MSc)
Eligible applicants are those who hold a recognised university degree or equivalent qualification or are expected to hold a recognised university degree or certificate of graduation by the end of the week preceding the week of registration.

Applications can be submitted ONLY electronically.

Before submitting your application, please read the Postgraduate Prospectus and any relevant departmental prospectus. You may also consult the website of the relevant department. You can apply to more than one programmes from different departments

The creation of a new account is required for all applicants, new applicants and/or existing UCY students, for postgraduate studies at the University of Cyprus.

For New Applicants and existing UCY students: Click on the "Login" button and create new account by clicking on the "New Account" button.

The new account can only be used in the postgraduate applications system.

Please use your Username (email address) to log in to the system. You will then be asked to provide a password, which you will use until the final submission of your application and the announcement of the results.

At any stage of the application procedure, you can save the data you have entered and log out of the system. It is possible at a later stage to return to the information you have entered, make any necessary changes, complete the process and submit your application. After submitting your application, you can check at which stage of the process the application is.

- For Master's programmes click here.
- For PhD programmes click here.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Postgraduate Application System
All academic departments of the University of Cyprus offer postgraduate programmes of study at a PhD and a Master's degree level (M.A., M.Sc., M.Eng., MBA, LLM).

Grades are not included in Master and PhD degrees. The award of Master or PhD degree is approved by the Department Board and validated by the Senate.

The language of instruction is Greek and/or English and/or another international language.

PhD Programmes

Master Programmes

Admission to a postgraduate Master/Doctoral programme is subject to a call for applications. Application forms should be submitted electronically to the University of Cyprus by the 31th of March for entry in the fall semester and by the 31st of October for entry in the spring semester. Applicants must have a University degree, awarded by an accredited institution in the country where it operates, or a degree evaluated as equivalent to a university degree by the Cyprus Council for the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (KYSATS). Individuals who will be awarded a University degree or Graduation certificate, fulfilling the criteria of the application requirements by the end of the week that precedes the registration week, will also be eligible to submit an application form.

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY DOCTORAL PROGRAMME:

The PhD in Clinical Psychology is a 5-year programme, which includes an overall of 1500 hours of training and leads to a professional license in the respective field. Entering the programme can be achieved only for applicants holding a Bachelor Degree in Psychology. Holding a Master Degree is not obligatory in order to apply for this PhD Programme.

For applications in the Clinical Psychology Doctoral programme, the submission of a research proposal is not necessary. What is necessary is the submission of a sample of written work (e.g., undergraduate or masters’ thesis, publication etc.). The interested person needs to also submit a cover letter where they will present their interest in this specific programme, what they would be interested in researching, mention three faculty members with whom they may be interested in working with and whom they have contacted prior and made their interest known, mentioning what it is about these faculty members’ work they find interesting. There is no need to receive a prior confirmation of collaboration from a faculty member, just to inform the members of their interest and intent to apply.

FALL SEMESTER 2026/27 - ENTRY: SEPTEMBER 2026

Postgraduate Programme Places for the Distance Learning Master’s Programme of the Medical School MSc Precision Medicine in Clinical Practice for the Fall Semester of the Academic Year 2026/2027 - Entry September 2026 - Submission until 15.07.2026 at 12:00 noon.


Postgraduate Programme Places for the Fall Semester of the Academic Year 2026/2027 - Entry September 2026 - Submission until 31.03.2026 at 12:00 noon.

The Graduate School announces that the submission of applications for ALL Master’s and PhD programmes, starting in September 2026, is extended by Friday, 15th of May 2026 at 12:00 noon.

Applicants from countries outside Europe who are required to obtain a visa to enter the Republic of Cyprus are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible and no later than June 2, 2026. Otherwise, it may not be possible to examine their application within the required timeframes. In such cases, applicants are encouraged to apply during the next application period, which is expected to open in February 2027 for admission to the academic year 2027–2028.

With the following exceptions:

by 02/06/2026 until 12:00 noon

- METHODS IN MEDICAL RESEARCH (MSc)
- SUSTAINABILITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS (LLM)
- HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (HRM) (MSc)
- EUROPEAN BUSINESS LAW (LL.M)
- LAW (PhD)
- CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS (LL.M)

by 15/06/2026 until 12:00 noon

- FINANCIAL ANALYSIS (MSc)
- FINANCE (MSc/PhD)

by 30/06/2026 until 12:00 noon

- DESIGN FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION (MA)
- MA PEACE, CONFLICT AND DEMOCRACY (MA)
- JOURNALISM AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES (ΜΑ)
- PhD IN JOURNALISM AND MEDIA STUDIES (PhD)
- BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) PART TIME - ENGLISH LANGUAGE
- BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) PART TIME - GREEK LANGUAGE
- BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) FULL TIME - ENGLISH LANGUAGE
- SOCIOLOGY (PhD)
- SOCIOLOGY, SOCIAL POLICY AND INTERVENTION (MA)
- POLITICAL SCIENCES (PhD)
- POLITICAL SCIENCES (International Relations) (MA)
- SCHOOL COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE (MA)

by 15/07/2026 until 12:00 noon

- MASTER IN PRECISION MEDICINE IN CLINICAL PRACTICE (MSc)
The candidate declares in their online application the names and addresses of at least two (2) referees (University Professors) from Higher Education Institutions from whom they have requested letters of recommendation. The Department may request additional confidential information.

The reference letters are submitted electronically by the evaluators themselves through the online application system. (Some departments require three (3) reference letters to be submitted with the application, so before submitting your application, please visit the website of the department you wish to apply to confirm the number of reference letters required).

Candidates are kindly requested to visit the website of the department to which they wish to apply, to confirm the number of letters of recommendation that must be submitted.

For the Faculty of Engineering and the Department of Psychology, all recommendation letters should be written on a special form, which can be found here: 
 
 
 
    Applicants must have:

  • A recognised university degree or equivalent qualification in a subject related to the programme. Applicants must have a university degree awarded by an accredited institution in the country where it operates, or a degree evaluated as equivalent to a university degree by the Cyprus Council for the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (KY.S.A.T.S). Individuals who will be awarded a university degree or Graduation certificate fulfilling the necessary criteria by the end of the week that precedes registration week, are also eligible to apply.
  • University Transcripts.
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • A short statement (maximum two pages) of the student’s research goals and interests.
  • A preliminary research proposal for a PhD place (if this is stated in the departments regulations).
  • The names and email addresses of at least two (2) referees (University professors), from whom the candidates should request letters of recommendation. Candidates should note only the names and email addresses of the evaluators in the application. Letters of recommendation are submitted directly by the evaluators themselves through the University application portal. In some programmes three (3) reference letters are required. Before submitting their application, candidates are required to visit the website of the programme for which they are interested in applying, to confirm the number of reference letters that should be submitted.
  • English language certificates (in case the candidate will study in an English-taught postgraduate programme or in case knowledge of the English language is required).
  • Other certificates and verifications that will assist the evaluation committee in the evaluation process of the applications, such as employment certificates etc.
Scholarships to Master’s and PhD students. Scholarships are evaluated based on the academic performance and socio-economic status of the students.
Entry Permit Visa for Postgraduate Students from non-EU and EU countries

All students coming from outside the EU need a visa to enter the Republic of Cyprus, while EU citizens do not need a visa to enter Cyprus. EU students, within 3 months (90 days), from their arrival in Cyprus, they must apply for a residence permit in Cyprus.

The International Students and Staff Office of the University of Cyprus provides guidance and support to all students regarding entry and residence permit procedures in the Republic of Cyprus and the documents required for the issuance of a visa .

Information on the documents required for the issuance of a visa :
Tel.: +357 22894050
Email: [email protected]
The rooms of the student residence are allocated mainly based on financial criteria. Through the Housing Office, all students can find information about student residences, applications for accommodation, private residences, student residence assistants, summer accommodation, etc.

The Housing Office also prepares a list of advertisements for apartments/houses for rent, which is updated on a weekly basis during the academic year.

Information for Housing.
Tel.: +357 22892166/+357 22894037
Email: [email protected]

Last Updated on June 3, 2026