University of Cyprus aims to establish itself as a Pioneer Research Institution achieving International Scientific Recognition in European Higher Education, offering Competitive Programmes and to become a Centre of Excellence in the wider Euro - Mediterranean Region.
The program is well suited for students with strong background in economics and/or quantitative methods. The aim of the program is to produce strong graduates able to apply advanced analytical techniques of modern finance and economics in industry and to conduct quality research. Graduates may follow career paths in banking and financial institutions that demand high analytical financial, economics and econometrics skills. The program is also suited for students who wish to continue their graduate studies into PhD programs in Economics or in Finance.
In addition to the requirements described in the relevant University Regulations, candidates
can fulfil the English language requirement in the following ways:
a. A minimum grade of “C” in the GCE O-Level Examination.
b. A minimum grade of “C” in the I.G.C.S.E. Examination.
c. A minimum grade of 6.5 in the IELTS Examination.
d. A minimum grade of 550 in the paper based TOEFL exam or 213 in the TOEFL
computer based exam or 92 in the TOEFL internet based exam.
e. or an equivalent qualification demonstrating sufficient knowledge of the English
language (by previously obtaining a degree from an accredited U.K. or U.S. academic
institution, for instance).
Applications to join the graduate programme of economics are considered on the basis of the
following criteria:
a. university degree in a related field and academic performance
b. recommendation letters
c. interview, if the Department deems it necessary.
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An undergraduate degree in economics is not necessary for these programs. All of them
have been designed to accommodate students of diverse backgrounds, particularly from
technical fields such as mathematics, statistics and mechanics.