Finance University of Cyprus
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | On-Campus | Full-time | 8 semester | find out | find out | €4000 in total |
Fees for Doctoral Degree Students
For holders of a Master's degree:
- Total tuition fees: €4,000
For non-holders of a Master's degree:
- Total tuition fees: €6,500, provided that students complete the requirements of their programme and obtain their PhD within six academic years (12 semesters).
- Each additional academic year after the six-year period, up to a maximum duration of eight academic years (16 semesters), is charged at €1,250 per academic year (€625 per semester).
- The maximum total fees charged are €9,000.
Course overview
At present, the doctoral program offers specialization in Finance. Students who wish to combine research interests in Finance with Accounting or Management Science should consult with the Ph.D. Program coordinators. The following description refers to the program in Finance.
PhD in Finance
Students are expected to complete at least 90 ECTS of coursework for the completion of the doctoral program.
Admittance to Doctoral Candidacy requires:
- Completion of coursework
- Successful completion of the comprehensive exams
- Preparation of a research study
Doctoral students are expected to complete the above three requirements by the end of the fifth semester at the University of Cyprus. Under special circumstances, the Departmental Board may approve extension to the end of the sixth semester so that the above requirements for Doctoral candidacy are fulfilled, but the comprehensive exams must be successfully completed by the end of the fifth semester. The Ph.D. degree is granted after successful completion of a doctoral dissertation, which must be a new and substantial contribution to the relevant academic literature. The Dissertation must be defended orally before a 5-member faculty committee. The minimum time required for the completion of a PhD is three years, and the minimum time required for the completion of the doctoral dissertation is two years.
Entry requirements
Contact University of Cyprus to find course entry requirements.
Why study at University of Cyprus
- Leading Public University in Cyprus
- Internationally Recognised and Highly Ranked
- Research-Intensive Institution with Strong European Funding Performance
- Modern Campus and State-of-the-Art Facilities
- Global Partnerships and Study Abroad Opportunities
- Growing Portfolio of English-Taught Programmes
- Affordable Tuition Fees and Cost of Living
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