Overview

Key Features

The Psychology PhD program from University of Nicosia comprises several areas of specialization; however, candidates will have to propose projects within the specialist areas within the supervisor’s fields of expertise.

Doctoral students are expected to design and execute an independent original research project and produce a Thesis. Through their research project students are expected to evidence an original contribution to knowledge, develop or apply innovative research or intervention methods, and as a result advance scientific knowledge in an area of Psychology.

Specific aims of the program are to:

Develop students’ in depth understanding and critical analysis of current literature and research methodology in the field of Psychology.
Enhance students’ research skills and facilitate the development of expertise relevant to their research specialization area.
Educate students in how to disseminate research findings, through publishing in academic journals and/or presenting their work in academic conferences and seminars.
Prepare students to conduct high quality and internationally recognized independent research.

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Programme Structure

By the end of the period of doctoral study, students are expected to:

Demonstrate a systematic understanding of a specific field of Psychology and mastery of the skills and methods of research associated with that field

Demonstrate the ability to conceive, design, implement and adapt a substantial process of research with scholarly and ethical integrity

Have made a contribution through original research that extends the frontier of knowledge by developing a substantial body of work, some of which merits national or international refereed publication

Be capable of critical analysis, evaluation and construction of new and complex ideas

Be capable to communicate with their peers, the larger scholarly community and with society in general about their areas of expertise, through, for example, conferences presentations, seminars, lectures, research articles

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-30 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-30 00:00:00

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Application Deadlines for European and Local Students - Please call the Office of Admission.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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100

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

An accredited Bachelors degree
An accredited Masters degree
Initial Research Proposal (Information on how to prepare the proposal available below)
Statement of Purpose: Applicants are required to submit a comprehensive letter outlining their academic and individual competencies and state why they believe they are suitable for admission to the Program. The statement should not be more than one page long (Times New Roman 12, single spaced)
Letters of Recommendation: Applicants must obtain two recommendation letters from individuals who have known the applicant in an educational and/or professional environment. At least one of the recommendation letters must be from an academic institution where the applicant has studied previously.
Application form: Applicants must submit an application form for admission and enrolment to the program.

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Tuition Fee

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International

5000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15000 EUR for the full programme during 36 months.
EU/EEA

5000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15000 EUR for the full programme during 36 months.

Living costs for Nicosia

576 - 866 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.