We are the largest university in Cyprus, with more than 11,500 students from over 70 countries across the globe, coming together in an innovative and transformative learning space.
Located in Nicosia, the country’s capital, and with presence in 18 other cities worldwide, we are driven by our pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning, innovation, research, technology, and a continually evolving academic environment.
Profile of the ProgrammeThe purpose of the program is to equip students with specialized knowledge in the field of adult education and vocational education and training through: (a) the attendance of relevant modules, (b) the study of relevant literature and (c) the possibility of doing practical training. Moreover, the programme aims at cultivating research skills through: (a) the attendance of specialized courses in quantitative and qualitative research and (b) either the undertaking of small scale research projects in the framework of various modules and/or the authoring of a postgraduate research thesis.Career ProspectsThe graduates of the Programme have a wide range of skills, as well as knowledge of effective teaching practices.\The range of professional opportunities for the graduates of the program is very extensive and indicatively covers the following categories:Structures providing initial and continuing vocational education and training (ΙΕΚ, ΚΕΚ, Apprenticeships Schools, Department of Human Resources Development in various companies, etc.).Structures offering lifelong learning programs to vulnerable groups of adults (Centers for Life Long Learning supervised by Local Authorities, Centers for Adult Education, Second Chance Schools, NGOs, etc.).Structure providing non formal or informal education programs combining education and cultural activities (Museums, Galleries, Cultural Foundations, Libraries, etc.).Access to Further StudiesGraduates of the programme can be accepted into Third Cycle degrees (Doctorate Degree).
The minimum general requirement for admission to the post-graduate degree programme is a Bachelor Degree from a recognised university (eg. American, European), or another recognised equivalent qualification.English Language ProficiencyStudents satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, they would need to present a minimum TOEFL score 550 and above, or Computer-based TOEFL score of 213 and above, or Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) score 79-80 and above, or GCSE (or GCE) English Language “O” Level of “C” or above or IELTS of 6.5 and above or Cambridge Exams (First Certificate with Grade B and above, as well as Proficiency with Grade C and above or a score placement at the ENGL-100 level of the University English Placement Test. The University offers English courses at various levels to help students reach the required standard for admission to a graduate program.