Admissions
- General Admissions Information and Requirements
- How to Apply
- Tuition, Fees and Financial Support
General Admissions Information and Requirements
The doctoral programs are highly selective and are designed for research-oriented students aspiring to become leaders in their respective field of study. Students who are admitted to the program are immersed in a rigorous international research environment that will require full-time commitment for the duration of the program.
To be considered for admission to a PhD Program, a student must have the following:
| 1. A Master's degree from a recognized accredited institution, with a strong academic record in a major field of study and background relevant to the proposed graduate-level studies. Indicative fields of postgraduate study include archaeology, cultural heritage studies, art history, architecture, fine arts, computer science, multimedia, digital heritage, digital humanities, archaeometry, bioarchaeology, chemistry etc. | |||
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2. Proof of English language proficiency
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Review and Selection Process for Doctoral Program
The Admissions Committee reviews applications and makes its decision on the basis of the student’s academic merit and the match between the Institute’s research activities and the student’s research interests, i.e. Cyi’s capacity to support the students’ Master’s research in terms of facilities, infrastructure and supervision.
Candidates may be asked for a personal interview. If students are abroad, they may be interviewed through a video conference call.
Supervisory Capacity / Interest
Applicants are encouraged to contact potential supervisors during the admissions process and investigate common research interests. During the evaluation of the applications the supervisory capacity and interest of the potential supervisor is confirmed for each admitted applicant. PhD students officially select and are assigned a supervisor (faculty member) during the first month of their studies and the selection of the supervisor must be approved by the Program Coordinator and the Academic Committee.
Criteria and processes for the recognition of previous studies and credit transfers
All CyI’s PhD programs adhere to the Bologna Process third cycle degrees and use the ECTS credit system, ensuring that its degrees are recognized around the world. The ECTS system utilizes a credit concept to compare courses by workload for a typical student. At the CyI, one (1) ECTS is calculated as being the equivalent of 25 hours of workload, both contact and non-contact hours.
Previous degrees are recognized if students have attended an institution(s) which is/are accredited by the appropriate competent body in the country in which it operates. This is stated clearly in the admissions section of our website.
Recognition of ECTS credits
In the cases where a student wishes to transfer ECTS credits acquired previously towards another degree or outside any degree, the Mentor/Dissertation Advisory Committee of the student will assess the relevance of the specific credits in terms of learning objectives and a decision will be made regarding the transfer. The decision will have to be approved by the Academic Committee. A quota of up to 1/3 of the program requirements can be credited from transfer credits if the Academic Committee approves.
Admissions Timeline for Doctoral Program
Students can be admitted twice per year, in the Fall (October) and the Spring (February). The exact date of the beginning of the semesters is decided by the Academic Committee and displayed on the website in the Program Overview page of each degree program.
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Late Admissions |
Regular Admissions |
Late Admissions |
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December 20 |
April 1 |
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September 15 |
December 1 |
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International students should apply early to avoid disappointment due to migration deadlines. Applicants are informed approximately six weeks after the respective application deadlines. The dates listed in the sections above are indicative and may change.
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For more information on the PhD program please refer to the Academic Prospectus
How to Apply
The Cyprus Institute offers the opportunity to apply for a PhD program through our online Application System.
Documents to be Submitted with the online application
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1. Curriculum Vitae |
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2. Academic Degree Certificates and Transcripts |
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3. English Language certificates If your first language is not English, you must provide recent evidence that your spoken and written command of the English language is adequate for the program to which you are applying. Proof of English language proficiency may be demonstrated by submitting one of the following certificates (or equivalent as deemed by the Admissions Committee).
IELTS or TOEFL is preferred |
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4. GRE Score Report for General GRE test (optional) |
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5. Personal Statement The personal statement should describe the applicant’s background and recent/current academic work and future research plans in relation to the Cyprus Institute’s Research activities and the doctoral program to which the student is applying. If possible, it should identify relevant Cyprus Institute faculty. The statement should point to the educational, research and personal experiences that shaped the student’s interest in the proposed field of study. It should outline the research area that the applicant is interested in, and the intended research topics to be investigated at the Cyprus Institute. It should concisely mention examples of the applicant’s work that illustrate the potential to meet the expectations of the graduate program of study at the Cyprus Institute. The statement must be written in English. |
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6. Example of Written Work |
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7. References |
Apply directly through the online application system
Tuition, Fees and Financial Support
Tuition and Fees (pdf)
The Cyprus Institute offers financial support to prospective students based on various selection criteria depending on the type of award. The financial support may be offered as a scholarship, research assistantship or work-study or a combination of any of these types of support. All types of support are offered subject to availability of funds.
It is worth noting that all our PhD students receive financial aid. This may be towards their tuition fees and/or their living expenses.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Cyprus Institute offers full or partial scholarships to outstanding students to cover tuition and other fees and/or living expenses.
Selection Criteria
These awards are granted based on academic merit.
Scholarship Amounts & Duration
Scholarships offered are currently the following:
| Tuition Scholarships Tuition Scholarships will cover tuition fees and may be partial or full scholarships |
| Dean's Distinguished Scholarships |
| Graduate School Scholarships Scholarships that may assist students with their living expenses |
RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS
The research assistantship position enables students to work as members of a research group in one of the Institute’s research projects through an effective arrangement for graduate study and professional training. Work on the student’s thesis may be considered as part of the Research Assistant assignment. Research Assistants are considered members of research groups or units in one of the Institute’s Centers, working under a Supervisor.
Selection Criteria
Research Assistantships are offered based on academic merit, the alignment between the Institutes’ research activities and the students' reseach projects.
General Terms of the Research Assistantship
Research Assistantships are offered for one year and are renewable based on the students' performance and availabiltiy of funding. Research Assistants are appointed on a part-time or full-time basis, according to the alignment of their PhD project to the Research Assistanship position.
| Specific Research Assistantships |
| A.G. Leventis Research Assistantship in Archaeological Science |
WORK STUDY SCHEME
The work-study scheme is designed to provide the opportunity to doctoral students who need financial assistance to be self-reliant and also to gain valuable work experience. Through this scheme, students undertake several administrative, operational, and teaching or research-related tasks for the Institute. Work study can be offered as Research Studentships, Teaching Assistantships or Administrative Assistantships.
Selection Criteria
Work-study positions are offered on the basis of students’ qualifications and availability of funds.
Employment Terms
Students who are awarded a Research Studentship will also be employed on a part-time basis and will receive a stipend. Students who work as Teaching Assistants or Administrative Assistants are appointed on a part-time basis with a contract of employment and a respective salary.
For additional financial support opportunities please check our Financial Support section.
