Applicants must have:

• A recognised university degree or equivalent qualification in a subject related to the programme. Applicants must have a university degree awarded by an accredited institution in the country where it operates, or a degree evaluated as equivalent to a university degree by the Cyprus Council for the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (KY.S.A.T.S). Individuals who will be awarded a university degree or Graduation certificate fulfilling the necessary criteria by the end of the week that precedes registration week, are also eligible to apply.
• University Transcripts.
• Curriculum vitae.
• A short statement (maximum two pages) of the student's research goals and interests.
• A preliminary research proposal for a PhD place (if this is stated in the departments regulations).
• The names and email addresses of at least two (2) referees (University professors), from whom the candidates should request letters of recommendation. Candidates should note only the names and email addresses of the evaluators in the application. Letters of recommendation are submitted directly by the evaluators themselves through the University application portal. In some programmes three (3) reference letters are required. Before submitting their application, candidates are required to visit the website of the programme for which they are interested in applying, to confirm the number of reference letters that should be submitted.
• English language certificates (in case the candidate will study in an English-taught postgraduate programme or in case knowledge of the English language is required). Applicants whose first language is English, or who have completed prior studies in English, may be exempt from this requirement.
• Other certificates and verifications that will assist the evaluation committee in the evaluation process of the applications, such as employment certificates etc.

For full details on postgraduate programmes, entry requirements, application procedures, and deadlines, please visit the official University of Cyprus Graduate School page.

Applications are submitted online, and candidates are advised to review the relevant programme and departmental information before applying, as requirements and available places may vary.