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 ProgrammeProgramme’s purpose and objectivesThe purpose of the programme is to offer knowledge and skills required for the identification, evaluation, and effective treatment of children with disabilities (special needs).The programme aims to develop research skills through:the attendance of special courses in quantitative and qualitative research,the undertaking of small-scale surveys within the different disciplines and/or a dissertation, andthe practical training of students.Career ProspectsΟι πτυχιούχοι του προγράμματος έχουν τις παρακάτω επιλογές:Να επιδιώξουν διοικητική θέση σε επίπεδο σχολείου (π.χ. Διευθυντής, Βοηθός Διευθυντής) ή/και Υπουργείου Παιδείας και Πολιτισμού (π.χ. Επιθεωρητής).Να εργαστούν ως επιμορφωτές στο Παιδαγωγικό Ινστιτούτο.Να καταλάβουν ακαδημαϊκή θέση σε ίδρυμα τριτοβάθμιας εκπαίδευσης.Access to Further StudiesΟι απόφοιτοι του Προγράμματος μπορούν να επιδιώξουν σπουδές διδακτορικού επιπέδου.
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.