Higher Education in Cyprus

Department of Higher and Tertiary Education, Ministry of Education and Culture

The Cyprus government policy as regards to the Higher Education aims to fulfill the local needs for Higher Education and to establish Cyprus as a Regional Educational and Research Centre, a hub for international scholars and students alike. The Higher Education System in Cyprus is shaped by the European Higher Education Area, as outlined by the Bologna Process. Higher Education Institutions in Cyprus consist of Public Universities, Private Universities, Public Institutions of Tertiary Education and Private Institutions of Tertiary Education.

Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education

Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA), are the competent Authority responsible for ensuring the quality of higher education in Cyprus and for the support of the processes provided by the relevant Legislation, for the continuous improvement and upgrading of higher education institutions and their programmes of study.

Cyprus Council of Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (KY.S.A.T.S.)

KYSATS is the competent authority of the Republic of Cyprus for the recognition of higher education qualifications, awarded by recognised institutions of higher education or by evaluated-accredited study programmes by the competent authorities of the country they operate or offered in.