Highlights
Tuition fee
15120 EUR / year
15120 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
15120 EUR / year
15120 EUR / year
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Duration
36 months
Duration
36 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Nicosia, Cyprus
Campus location
Nicosia, Cyprus
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Religion, Culture and Public Life at University of Nicosia offers interdisciplinary research and training on religious diversity, cultural pluralism, and the inclusion of religious and secular actors in public life.

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Overview

Religion, Culture and Public Life at  University of Nicosia  combines sociology, political science, history, law, and education to develop expertise in managing religious diversity, promoting religious freedom, and fostering cultural awareness. 

Key facts:

Students are trained in quantitative and qualitative research methods and comparative approaches, covering a wide range of religious and secular traditions globally. The programme emphasizes international collaboration, including seminars, conferences, co-supervision, and at least three months of mobility abroad. It provides policy-oriented training in multiculturalism, inclusion, and cultural/religious pluralism across various sectors, while developing students’ research, critical analysis, and dissemination skills.

Programme Structure

  • Assessment comprises attendance of the didactic activities offered in the programme, the writing of the thesis, the presentation of the thesis as a public lecture, and the oral examination (viva).

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Nicosia, Cyprus

What students do after studying

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

  • The minimum requirement for admission to the doctoral degree programme is a Master’s Degree and a Thesis Proposal. In addition to the above, applicants must also submit:
  • Αn application form for admission and enrolment to the programme. The application form requests general information about the applicant, their qualifications and relevant experience.• Α complete CV specifying all academic and professional activities.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    15120 EUR / year
    15120 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    15120 EUR / year
    15120 EUR / year

Living costs

Nicosia

Cyprus
576 - 866 EUR / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Religion, Culture and Public Life.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1550 EUR
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk)

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Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available

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