Key information
- Duration: Full-time; 36 months
- Starting February 2027: Apply before Oct 2026 (International estimated deadline).
Overview
Concurrently, the Education Sciences course at University of Nicosia aims at preparing doctoral candidates to act as catalysts of change in their workplace, by providing them with solid research foundations and professional skills, which are necessary in the changing field of education.
Career Prospects
Graduates of the program pursued professional careers across the educational sector, and in research. In the educational sector, graduates work as university lecturers, teachers at different levels of education, school principals, educational administrators, and curriculum and instructional design specialists. Visit the programme website for more information.
They also contribute to the development and implementation of digital and distance learning environments and educational technologies. In the field of research, graduates work as directors of research and educational organizations, and educational researchers conducting and leading research projects aimed at advancing educational theory, practice, and innovation.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Qualitative Research Methods
- Advanced Quantitative Research Methods and Statistical Analysis
- Research Proposal
- Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English Requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 79. TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0–30.
- IELTS: 6.5. The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1–9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
Other Requirements
General Requirements
- Research proposal based on a topic included in the Call for PhD applications (up to 5000 words).
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Short report of personal goals and research interests.
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum grade of at least “Very good” or equivalent from a different grading system.
- Master’s degree.
- Grade transcripts for bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
- Two recent recommendation letters, preferably from professors in Higher Education who know the applicant well.
- Evidence of prior research involvement (e.g. Master’s or BA Thesis, completion of research projects, Research Methods grades of B+ or 8.7/10 and higher).
- Certificate of English language proficiency. The criterion of good English language proficiency is at least one of the following: TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS 6.5.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (non-residents): 8,308 AUD / year (approx. 5,160 EUR / year). International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
- EU/EEA Nationals: 8,308 AUD / year (approx. 5,160 EUR / year). European Economic Area tuition fee is applicable to the students from EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
Living Costs
Nicosia, Cyprus: 927–1,394 AUD / month.
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.