Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 36 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2027. Apply before Jun 2027 (International). This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
Overview
Holders of a International Relations and European Studies PhD programme from University of Nicosia, will be able to conceptualise, design and implement projects for the generation of significant new knowledge and/or understanding in the field of International Relations.
Furthermore, holders of a Ph.D. in IR will have the qualities needed for employment that requires the ability to make informed judgments on complex issues in specialist topics of IR, and innovation in tackling and solving conceptual and practical problems in world politics.
The Doctoral Programme in IR is designed in accordance with the Framework for Qualifications for Higher Education Area (Barcelona Process) and the European Qualifications Framework (level 8 of EQF), as well as in accordance with established standards and practices in European and American Universities that award the title of Doctor of Philosophy in International Relations (hereafter a Ph.D. in IR).
Career Prospects
- The International Relations and European Studies programme from University of Nicosia prepares and guides students to generate new knowledge of the highest academic caliber.
- Graduates may pursue careers as academics and scholars at colleges, universities, research centres and think-tanks and other important institutions in both the public and private sectors.
- The Programme may also be very useful to those who aspire to pursue careers in other fields that require major knowledge of topics in international relations, such as government and international organisations.
Programme Structure
Upon successful completion of this program, students are expected to:
- Obtain specific training in case-analysis, project-setting and problem-solving contexts.
- Acquire research skills and analytical competences to address the challenges and questions posed in the field of International Relations and European studies.
- Gain the competence necessary to analyze and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of policies.
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
IELTS: 6.5
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: 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: To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 8,407 AUD / year (≈ 5,160 EUR / year)
- EU/EEA: 8,407 AUD / year (≈ 5,160 EUR / year)
Living costs
Nicosia, Cyprus: 938-1,411 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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