The postgraduate programme of studies leads to Master and Ph.D. Degrees in Computer Science.
The post graduate studies in the Department are governed by Corresponding Rules of Post Graduate Studies, approved by the Senate (149th meeting 22/5/2002). These rules are presented here. Also you may see the specifications to be met by the final form of the Master and Ph.D. dissertations, respectively.
Masters Programs
The Department of Computer Science, since the academic year 2009-2010, offers the following four Master Programmes:
- Master in Computer Science (MCS)
- Professional Master in Advanced Information Technologies (PM)
Since 2017/2018 the Department offers in collaboration with the Open University of Cyprus and the Department of Psychology of the University of Cyprus the following Master Programme:
- Master in Cognitive Systems
Since 2021/2022, the Department offers in collaboration with the Department of Business and Public Administration and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics the following Master Programme:
- Master in Data Science
Since 2022/2023, the Department offers, in English the master developed in the context of project MAI4CAREU, co-funded by Europe, and having an international network of other European Universities, the CYENS Centre of Excellence and several high-tech SMEs:
- Master in Artificial Intelligence
In accordance with the ECTS System, successful completion of at least 90 ECTS is required for obtaining a Master Degree at the postgraduate level with the excemption of the Professional Master in Advanced Information Technologies that requires successful completion of at least 75 ECTS.
To be admitted to a Master programme, a candidate must have a first degree in Computer Science or a related subject from an accredited university with an overall grade of “Very Good”. Any relevant industrial experience may be considered as an additional advantage.
In the Master Programs that include a Master Thesis, the thesis should be submitted upon completion to the digital library of the University of Cyprus, Lekythos (https://lekythos.library.ucy.ac.cy/?locale-attribute=en).