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About Cyprus
Cyprus is a small, beautiful, third largest island in the northeastern basin of the Mediterranean Sea and at the crossroads of Europe, Asia & Africa. Cyprus has been a meeting place of civilizations and cultures throughout the centuries. In May 2004, Cyprus has joined the European Union. Cyprus has a wonderful Mediterranean climate and abundant sunshine throughout the year.
It has become a popular tourism spot, business hub and financial center in the region and economy is growing fast as tourism, banking, insurance and telecommunication fields are playing leading role. More than 11,000 International Students are studying in Cyprus.
Districts of Cyprus (6): Nicosia, Famagusta, Kyrenia, Larnaca, Limassol and Paphos.
Capital and Largest: Nicosia
Area : 9,251 square kilometers
Literacy : 99%
Official Languages : Greek and Turkish
Currency : Euro
Population : Approximate 700,000
Major Ethnic Groups : Greek and Turkish
Religions:
Greek : 78%
Islam : 18%
Others : 4%
Why Cyprus
Cyprus Universities are maintaining secured quality education, friendly environment, and international standards in both teaching and research. Many programs are taught in English by higher education institutes. English is widely spoken language though Greek and Turkey are official languages. Courses are offered in various fields like Social Sciences, Applied Sciences, Management and Engineering at affordable cost.
Higher Education
The higher education system of Cyprus comprises both public and private institutions. Studies are organized in semesters, and subjects taught are counted in credits. The higher education system in Cyprus follows Bologna Process.
Types of Universities/Institutions
- Public Universities
- Private Universities
- State Higher Education Institutions
- Private Institutions of Higher Education
- The University of Cyprus
- The Open University of Cyprus
- The Cyprus University of Technology
- European University
- Frederick University
- University of Nicosia
State Higher educations Institutes are non-university status public higher education institutes and they are offering both technical and vocational programs ranging from 1-3 academic years. Technical programs leads to second stage programs where as vocational programs are not.
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Private Institutions of Higher Education are registered (Ministry of Education and Culture) non-university status institutes with several branches in Cyprus, besides Nicosia and they are offering academic and vocational programmes at higher education level.
Types of Degrees:
- Certificate
- Diploma
- Bachelor
- Master
- Doctor of Philosophy
Duration : 4 years
Award : Ptychio
Level : Undergraduate
Master/Postgraduate Degree (Second Stage) :
Duration: 1-2 years or 18 months
Level: Postgraduate
Doctor of Philosophy (Third Stage):
Duration: 3 years (after the Master’s Degree)
Award: Doctorate or PhD
Level: Postgraduate
Accreditation Agencies
Quality Assurance Agency: Quality Assurance Agency is to promote quality assurance in both the public and the private institutions of higher education.
The Cyprus Council of Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications :
The Cyprus Council of Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications is to recognize the degrees awarded by higher and tertiary education Institutes.
KYSATS: KYSATS is to recognize Cyprus and International higher education qualifications.
Published date : 18 Nov 2011 04:59PM
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