Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027
- Apply before Oct 2026, 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.
- 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.
More details
- Application Deadlines for European and Local Students - Please call the Office of Admissions.
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT: 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. OR 70
PTE Academic: PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. 76
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). 7
Credits
180 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Nicosia, Cyprus
Disciplines
- Language Studies
- Linguistics
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Overview
Within the TESOL PhD programme from University of Nicosia, doctoral students are expected to design and conduct an independent research project and produce a Thesis (80,000 words). Through their research project, students are expected to evidence an original contribution to knowledge, develop or apply innovative research and advance scholarly knowledge and professional practice in the field of TESOL.
Career Prospects
- The TESOL programme from University of Nicosia provides excellent career opportunities for those who wish to become professionals in education and English language teaching, working for educational establishments such as the Ministry of Education, public and private universities or public and private schools as academics/ researchers or administrators.
- In addition, the programme offers countless opportunities for work in research centres, academia, educational consulting centres, publishing houses and other organizations specializing in EFL/ELT materials and/or EFL course and test design.
- Overall, the PhD will provide graduates with strong opportunities when it comes to their career advancement and allow them to pursue a wider range of careers which require more specialized knowledge in a given area.
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
The programme aims to:
- Develop students’ in-depth understanding and critical analysis of current literature and research methodology in the field of TESOL;
- Provide students with a critical awareness of current problems and debates within the field, and enhance their skills in critical evaluation of theoretical and empirical literature relevant to TESOL and their area of specialization;
- Provide students with the research skills and competencies to be able to undertake an original and significant research project that merits publication in the field of TESOL;
- Develop students’ skills in communicating TESOL-related research knowledge to specialist and non-specialist audiences;
- Enable students to make a significant and original contribution to the field of TESOL through the advancement of scholarly knowledge and professional practice
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: 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. OR 70
- PTE Academic: PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. 76
- 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). 7
Other requirements
General requirements
The minimum general requirement for admission to the post-graduate degree programme is a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university (eg. American, European), or another recognised equivalent qualification).In addition to the above, applicants must also satisfy the following requirements:
- Accredited Master’s degree in TESOL, or Applied Linguistics, or English Language/ Linguistics
- Teaching experience: at least one year
- English language proficiency: Applicants should provide evidence of English language proficiency equivalent to C1-C2.
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.
Funding
Scholarships