The pure and applied sciences are a guide for development, innovation and technology, elements necessary for the formation and evolution of modern society.
The Programmes of Pure and Applied Sciences are fully compatible with European standards and have the characteristics of new disciplines: they started as a research specialization and today are scientific, technological and professional autonomous fields of knowledge that train scientists sufficiently in order to face current and future scientific challenges.
Programmes of the Faculty are also offered in English, with the aim of promoting research, attracting foreign students and the distinction and promotion of the Open University of Cyprus in the European and wider international space.
Postgraduate Degrees
No Longer Available
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
Doctoral Programmes of the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences :
- Enviromental Engineering (Enviromental Engineering / Chemical Engineering)
- Computer Science (Cognitive Systems-Artificial Intelligence / Human-Computer Interaction / Cybersecurity / Data Science)
- Telecommunications (Wireless Communication)
- Environmental Sciences (Terrestrial Ecosystems Ecology)
Offered Doctoral Programmes of the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences for the academic year 2025-2026 (fall semester) :
- Enviromental Engineering (Enviromental Engineering / Chemical Engineering)
- Computer Science (Cognitive Systems-Artificial Intelligence / Human-Computer Interaction / Cybersecurity / Data Science / Educational Technology or ICT in Education/Learning)
EUROPEAN CREDIT TRANSFER SYSTEM – ECTS: 180
TEACHING LANGUAGE: Greek or English
LEVEL: Doctorate
DEGREE AWARDED: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The minimum time required to complete the doctorate is three (3) years, while the maximum duration is eight (8) years.
More information about Doctoral Studies in the Open University of Cyprus: Internal Regulations for Doctoral Studies.
Applicants must hold a Master's degree, or an equivalent degree, related or similar to the research area listed above.
Candidates must submit:
Those interested in applying for the Doctoral Programme should include the following information in the "Statement of Interest":
- A Preliminary Title of the Doctoral Thesis
- A Summary of a 300-word research proposal, which will necessarily include the following:
- Description of the goal / purpose
- The importance of the research
- Review of the bibliography
- Brief reference to the proposed research methodology.
- Scientific and other Distinctions
- Scientific and Research Activities
- Research Areas
The School of Pure and Applied Sciences announces a number of doctoral scholarships in the following subject:
(a) Cybersecurity
The scholarships are supported by funds available for the implementation of research activities (categories II and / or III - policy of granting scholarships of OUC). Scholarships can be claimed by existing and new PhD candidates of the School of Pure and Applied Sciences of OUC, whose research subject is related to the above.
Candidates must submit the following information to the School Secretariat by 9th of June 2025, to the email address
(1) Short CV.
(2) Brief description of the research activities they propose to perform (up to 1500 words) in the above-mentioned research subject
(3) Brief description / analysis, how their proposed research activities enhance / will enhance excellence (their research area, OUC, industry, and society) (up to 1500 words).
Applications will be evaluated by a special three-member committee. In case that the application is approved, the committee will propose the duration and the amount of the scholarship based on its evaluation.
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ACADEMIC PERSONNEL |
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Ioannis Vogiatzakis |
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Loizos Michael |
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Stavros Stavrou |
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Jahna Otterbacher |
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Antonis Zorpas |
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Eliana Stavrou |
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Marinos Stylianou |
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Adamantini Peratikou |
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Irene Voukkali |
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| Styliani Kleanthous |
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| Christina Vasiliou |
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Tuition fees for doctoral programs amounts to €675 per semester for the first six (6) semesters. In case the study lasts longer, then the following applies: for the first five (5) and the last semester, the cost amounts to €675 per semester and for the remaining semesters, the cost amounts to €100 per semester. No tuition is paid for the "Academic Writing (DXXX796)" and the "Research Methodology (DXXXX795)", which are mandatory at the beginning of the study.
Applications can be submitted exclusively online:
Application dates for the fall semester of the academic year 2025-2026: February 26 - June 9, 2025.
OUC's Institutional/Digital Repository "Kypseli" is a WEB designed portal which hosts the Intellectual and Research creations of the Open University of Cyprus. Additionally, it includes all created digital Collections of multiple projects implemented by the University. You can find the Doctoral Dissertations of OUC PhD Alumni HERE.
The Open University of Cyprus (OUC), through its participation in the European project "Liaison Offices with the Labour Market", offers to students of all its programmes of study, the optional and free of charge Thematic Unit (i.e. Module) entitled "Industry Placement". This module provides students opportunities for a placement to gain professional experience in their particular field of study, and the hosting institution can be any public or private organisation operating in the Republic of Cyprus.
Each student has the right to participate in this offering once or twice during his / her studies, provided that s/he meets the required conditions.
Request more information by contacting the OUC Liaison Office here.
For additional information, please contact Ms. Marianna Prodromou (
The following laboratories operate in the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences:
Dean: Jahna Otterbacher, Associate Professor
Deputy Dean: Antonis Zorpas, Associate Professor
Administrative Personnel
Marianna Prodromou,
Xenia Pavli,