PhD in Psychology

Apply before Dec 2026, International (estimated deadline, 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)

Starting October 2027

• Apply before Jun 2027

EU/EEA students: if positions remain available, additional applications for these positions are accepted by 15 September per year.

Language: English

Credits: 180 ECTS

Delivered: On Campus

Campus Location: Nicosia, Cyprus

Disciplines: Psychology

Overview

The ultimate goal of the Psychology programme from European University Cyprus (EUC) is to train early stage researchers to become independent and to be able to carry out rigorous research in their chosen field of interest.

Successful candidates will be expected to work in universities and research institutes and organisations in Cyprus and abroad or to establish their own practice.

Career opportunities:

• Mental Health Services
• Clinical Psychology
• Independent Practices
• Human Resources Management
• Educational Psychology
• Applied Research

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Advanced Research Methology
• Advanced Statistics
• Preparation and Writing of the PhD Dissertation

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
• PTE Academic: 66
• IELTS: 6.5

Other requirements

General requirements

• Applicants to the PhD in Psychology program of study must hold a Master’s degree or its equivalent in the scientific field of Psychology or in a related scientific field (such as Mental Health, Social Work, Nursing, Education, Medicine, or other Health Sciences disciplines).
• Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic background and hold a minimum weighted average grade of “B” or equivalent in their Master’s degree, in accordance with the grading system of European University Cyprus.
• Applicants are responsible for requesting from two academic referees to submit their reference letter directly to the Office of Admissions.
• Copies of relevant publications (up to two).
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

International / EU/EEA: 7,820 AUD / year (≈ 4,800 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.

Scholarships

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Psychology.

Available scholarships:

• Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026
• ServiceScape Scholarship – Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026
• ACES Scholarships – Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026
• Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Not specified
• ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk) – Grant, 1550 EUR, Deadline 31 Oct 2026
• $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026
• Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027
• Women Scholarship for International Students – Grant, 5000 USD, Deadline 28 Aug 2026
• The PhD Prep Fellowship – Grant, 10000 USD, Deadline 01 Sep 2026
• Dream Chaser Scholarship – Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027
• Scholarship for students with disabilities – Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
• Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria – Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 31 Dec 2026
• The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline Not specified
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027
• “The Hope For Healing” Scholarship – Grant, 5000 USD, Deadline Not specified

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