Program Overview
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 of high priority for Cyprus and internationally.
The challenging curricula will include two mandatory courses aiming to establish a common basis among students from different disciplines, one (from a pool or three) mandatory track courses depending on the sector (energy, environment, or atmosphere) selected by each student, as well as a number of electives that provide insight into a variety of more specialized and important topics.
Doctoral candidates perform research within internationally recognized research teams in the fields of: Solar Energy and Desalination, Climate Change and Impact, Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Environmental Research and Monitoring, Water Research and Management, Sustainability and 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
The Cyprus Institute uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). Each course is worth 10 ECTS-credits. To satisfy the requirements of the PhD program, a student requires a total of 180 ECTS-credits, of which 50 ECTS-credits are from courses.
Program Courses
* All the above courses are complemented by relevant lectures, seminars and workshops organised and offered by the EEWRC.
Academic Calendar
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2020-2021
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TERM 1/SEMESTER 1 PhD, MSc, MSc/MPhil |
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Registration (for all degree programs) |
30 September 2020 |
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Commencement of Lectures |
5 October 2020 |
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Last day to select courses |
9 October 2020 |
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Last day to withdraw from a course |
3 weeks after classes begin |
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Winter Break |
24 December 2020 - 6 January 2021 |
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End of Lectures |
22 January 2021 |
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Revision Week |
25 - 29 January 2021 |
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Evaluation/Examination Period |
1 - 5 February 2021 |
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End Term |
5 February 2021 |
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TERM 2/SEMESTER 2 PhD, MSc, MSc/MPhil 16 weeks |
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Registration (for PhDs) |
3 February 2021 |
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Commencement of Lectures |
8 February 2021 |
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Last day to select courses |
12 February 2021 |
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Last day to withdraw from a course |
3 weeks after classes begin |
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Spring Break |
26 April - 7 May 2021 |
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End of Lectures |
28 May 2021 |
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Revision Week |
31 May - 4 June 2021 |
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Evaluation/Examination Period |
7 - 11 June 2021 |
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End Term |
11 June 2021 |
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TERM 3 PhD, MSc, MSc/MPhil 16 weeks |
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Commencement of Term |
14 June 2021 |
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Viva Preparation Week for MSc |
20 - 24 September 2021 |
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Viva for MSc |
27 September - 1 October 2021 |
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End of Term |
1 October 2021 |
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TERM 4 MSc/MPhil 16 weeks |
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Commencement of Term |
4 October 2021 |
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Winter Break |
24 December 2021 - 6 January 2022 |
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End Term |
4 February 2022 |
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TERM 5 MSc/MPhil 8 weeks |
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Commencement of Term |
7 February 2022 |
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Viva Preparation Week for MSc/MPhil |
21 - 25 March 2022 |
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Viva for MSc/MPhil |
28 March - 1 April 2022 |
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End of Term |
1 April 2022 |
Public Holidays |
2020 1 October I Cyprus Independence Day 28 October I Ochi Day 2021 15 March I Green Monday 25 March I Greek Independence Day 1 April I National Day 21 June I Whit Monday 1 October I Independence Day 28 October I Ochi Day 2022 7 March I Green Monday 25 March I Greek Independence Day 1 April I National Holiday |
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The Academic Calendar is subject to change |
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