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 aim of the programme isto offerspecialized study ofModern Greek and European History (since the 19th c.),and highlight its connection with the history of the widerarea of the Mediterranean and Southeastern Europe; andto map the course of Cyprus and its political and culturalrelations with the broader European world.
1. Candidates in the Postgraduate Programme may be
graduates of departments from recognized
universities. Priority will be given to: graduates of
departments of History, graduates of faculties of
Letters, graduates of departments of Political Studies,
European Studies or Turkish Studies.
2. Graduates of Greek universities and of the University
of Cyprus must have a GPA of at least 7,0 and above.
Equivalent grades are required from graduates of other
universities.
3. A good knowledge of the English language isrequired.
Knowledge of a second European language is
considered an advantage.
4. The final decision for the admission to the
postgraduate programme istaken by a committee that
is appointed by the Academic Staff of the Department
(Academic Staff appointed to the Department and
teaching in the programme) which evaluates the
candidates/ applications. The Committee reserves the
right to invite for an interview and/or a written
examination the candidates, even if they fulfil all the
criteria for acceptance.
5. The language of teaching and assessment is Greek.
6. Number of students admitted to the M.A. per year: 15