Structure of the Higher Education System of Cyprus

• Higher Education

  Universities

  Public and Private Sector

  1st Cycle

  4 years
  240 ECTS
  Ptychio or Bachelor

  2nd Cycle

  1-2 years
  90-120 ECTS
  Magister Artium / Scientiae or Masters

  3rd Cycle

  3-8 years
  (min. residency 3 years)
  Doctorate

  * Certain Doctorate programmes might not require a Masters Degree considering applicant's background.

  Institutions of Higher Education

  Public and Private Sector

  Vocational / Academic Programmes

  Certificate (1 year)
  Diploma(2 years)
  Higher Diploma (3 years)

  1st Cycle

  4 years
  240 ECTS
  Bachelor

  2nd Cycle

  1-2 years
  90-120 ECTS
  Masters Degree

  3rd Cycle

  3-8 years
  Doctorate

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