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.
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
Offered Doctoral Programmes of the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences, for the academic year 2024-2025 (fall semester):
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
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ACADEMIC PERSONNEL |
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Ioannis Vogiatzakis |
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Yannis Manolopoulos |
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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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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 2024-2025 : March 4 - May 30, 2024.
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: Ioannis Manolopoulos, Professor
Deputy Dean: Jahna Otterbacher, Associate Professor
Administrative Personnel
Marianna Prodromou,
Xenia Pavli,