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.
At the beginning of their studies, students follow a commonsyllabus for the first three semesters. Upon completion ofthe third semester, students choose to specialize in eitherHistory or Archaeology. Consequently, the degrees offeredby the Department are (a) Degree of the Department ofHistory and Archaeology, with specialization in History, or(b) Degree of the Department of History and Archaeology,with a specialization in Archaeology.