HIgher Education in Cyprus

PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES*

Frederick University

European University Cyprus

University of Nicosia

Neapolis University - Pafos

University of Central Lancashire - Cyprus

Philips University

The American University of Cyprus (AUCY)

The Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA) is the competent authority for quality assurance and accreditation in Higher Education in the Republic of Cyprus and aims at the enhancement of the internal and external quality assurance procedures in the Higher Education Institutions, following the European Standards and Guidelines.

On CYQAA's website, you will find information regarding the Agency, the Legislation, the quality assurance procedures, of higher education in Cyprus, as well as the accredited programs of study, departments and institutions.

In relation to the fair recognition of qualifications held by refugees, KYSATS shows more flexibility when evaluating qualifications held by refugees, displaced persons and persons in a refugee-like situation. Refugees’ applications are examined separately on a case-by-case basis. Incomplete applications, due to missing supporting documents and to inadequately documented qualifications, often pose a challenge. KYSATS assessment procedures aim to establish whether applicants are likely to hold the qualifications they claim. Key challenges include: a) the provision of transparent and up to date Information on the assessment and recognition of qualifications held by refugees, displaced persons and persons in a refugee-like situation in both Greek and English language and b) the use of a background document or a similar information document. This document (which does not constitute an act of recognition) will provide a description of the qualifications applicants are considered likely to have obtained or completed with all available documents and supporting evidence. These will ensure that refugees, displaced persons and persons in a refugee-like situation, can access higher education, even in cases when their qualifications cannot be adequately documented.

Qualifications awarded by higher education Institutions in Cyprus can be verified by the awarding Institution. Higher education institutions can be found via the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sport and Youth website.