EDUCATION SYSTEM CYPRUS

Undergraduate Degrees: The normal undergraduate degree is, generally three to four years in duration. A few universities also offer Honors degrees.

Entry Requirements: Year 12 or equivalent from a recognized board. However, in some cases additional requirements in a respective field might be valid. For most courses good knowledge of English is a must and has to be proven by tests like the TOEFL or the IELTS. The necessary score required is 550 for a paper based test or 213 for a computer-based test in TOEFL or a minimum of band 6.5 in IELTS.

Postgraduate Degrees: The Masters degrees usually take 1.5 to 2 years of study. Taught masters' courses allow graduates to specialize in their subject - by way of lectures, seminars, practical training, and tutorials. Many universities also offer research Degrees; where the students are expected to carry out original research and produce a thesis.

Entry Requirements: An undergraduate degree from a recognized university in the relevant subject is generally required. Students are normally expected to have a postgraduate degree for research program. The students are also required to take English proficiency test like TOEFL with a minimum score of 550 for a paper based test or 213 for a computer based test in TOEFL or a minimum of band 6.5 in IELTS.