Objectives of the CyI School

The Cyprus Institute in realizing its educational mission it offers Doctoral Degrees to a small, highly selective group of young scientists aspiring to become tomorrow’s leaders in academia and research.

In The Cyprus Institute Doctoral Program students, can expect to experience:

  • An educational environment where excellence in education and research are fostered through interdisciplinary collaborations addressing regional problems of global significance.
  • Cooperation with prominent scientists and researchers who excel in their disciplines and who are committed to promote regional and global cooperation and understanding through education and research.
  • A collegiate spirit which understands the Institute as a locus of excellence for students and scholars from all countries regardless of race, religion or nationality.
  • Tutorship in exceptional and demanding curricula that will provide them with the theoretical and applied knowledge necessary to equip them to lead tomorrow’s knowledge frontier.
  • Be challenged with a wide variety of concepts and approaches and enforce international standards of excellence in their relevant field of studies.

 The Cyprus Institute admits students with intellectual drive and capabilities matched to the demanding goals and requirements stated above. Those who expect to be admitted ought to:

  • posses excellent analytical skills and are able to understand problems and propose solutions;
  • have good communication skills and be able to explain their ideas;
  • be capable of working diligently on difficult original projects;
  • have the ability to set their own goals and manage their own time;
  • have shown promise that they can perform well in a very demanding intellectual environment and be inspired by the vision and the goals of our program so as to commit to its requirement and rigor.