The full name of the final degree is Doctor of Philosophy in Energy, Environment and Atmospheric Sciences. The goal of the program is to promote excellence and educate students in energy, environmental, and atmospheric sciences, sectors that are all interconnected and of high priority for Cyprus and internationally.

The challenging curricula will include i) two mandatory courses aiming to establish a common basis of scientific knowledge among students from different disciplines, ii) one (from a pool or three) mandatory track courses depending on the sector (energy, environment, or atmosphere) selected by each student, as well as iii) a number of electives that provide in-depth insight into a variety of more specialized and important topics.

Doctoral candidates will perform research under The Energy, Environment, and Water Research Center (EEWRC) and/or the Climate and Atmosphere Research Center (CARE-C) within internationally recognized research teams in the fields of: Solar Energy and Desalination, Climate Change and Impacts, Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Environmental Research and Monitoring, Water Research and Management, and Sustainable Built Environment.

The program will provide the necessary educational setting where excellence in education and research are fostered through interdisciplinary collaboration on regional problems of global significance.

Program Structure and Requirements

To satisfy the requirements of the PhD program, a student must earn a total of 180 ECTS-credits of which 50 ECTS-credits are from courses.  The program has a duration of at least three years. A general indicative schedule of the program is displayed in the table below. 

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New Program Structure and Requirements (Pending official approval by the CYQAA)

The PhD in Computational Sciences is a full-time, 3-year program, structured in six semesters. It is primarily based on research leading to a written thesis, with taught elements being restricted to the beginning of the program.

The language of instruction and communication of the program is English.

To satisfy the requirements of the program, students require a total of 180 ECTS, of which 160 ECTS derive from research and 20 ECTS derive from the taught component. Specifically, 20 ECTS are earned through a mandatory course worth 10 ECTS, taken during the first semester, and through elective course(s) worth 10 ECTS, taken during semesters 1-3.

Program Courses

* All the above courses are complemented by relevant lectures, seminars and workshops organised and offered by the EEWRC and CARE-C.

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New Program Courses (Pending official approval by the CYQAA)

The list of courses below is not exhaustive. Students will have the option to select elective courses from any one of the other five degree programs offered by the Graduate School of The Cyprus Institute.

Academic Calendar

  + Academic Calendar 2019-2020

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