Key Information
- Duration: Full-time, 36 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting February 2027 — apply before Oct 2026 (International); Starting September 2027 — apply before Jun 2027 (International). Application Deadlines for European and Local students: Please call the Office of Admissions.
Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise Science and Physical Education programme from University of Nicosia will be able to conceptualize, design and implement projects for the generation of significant new knowledge and/or understanding. Furthermore, they will have the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and largely autonomous initiative in complex and unpredictable situations, in professional or equivalent environments.
The main objectives are to:
- Provide students with the coursework, laboratory, and practical experiences to become leading sports and exercise scientists, educators and researchers.
- Enable students to understand and apply a significant unique research experience contributing to the research and the literature of the studied academic field.
- Prepare graduates for a career in academia or research in various settings including colleges and universities, public and private agencies, health centers and clinical environments, government and business.
- Enable graduates to choose specialization upon their preference.
Career Prospects
Holders of Doctorates will be able to conceptualize, design and implement projects for the generation of significant new knowledge and/or understanding.
Furthermore, they will have the qualities needed for employment requiring the ability to make informed judgments on complex issues in specialist fields, and innovation in tackling and solving problems.
Graduates from the current PhD programme may be employed in the following areas:
- Post-Doctoral research fellows
- Academicians in Universities/Colleges
- Leaders in PE settings
- Advanced Exercise science and/or PE educators/specialists
- Physical health policy advocates
- Lead Sports and Exercise Science and/or PE researchers
- Scientists for National agencies
- Scientists-Consultants for industries (e.g. sport equipment, fitness and health, research equipment)
- Laboratory Directors/stuff for Sports and Exercise Science research centers or universities
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Statistics with Applications in SPSS
- Current Research Method Issues
- Independent Study
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 or IELTS 6.5.
Other requirements
General requirements
The minimum requirement for admission to the doctoral degree programme is a Master’s Degree in Sports and Exercise Science and/or in PE or in a related field and a Thesis Proposal.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 8,356 AUD / year (≈ 5,160 EUR / year)
- EU/EEA: 8,356 AUD / year (≈ 5,160 EUR / year)
Living costs
Nicosia, Cyprus: 933-1,402 AUD / month.
For more information, visit the programme website.
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