Overview

The French Studies, PhD course from University of Cyprus gives the opportunity to explore the linguistic and literary richness of a French tradition in constant revitalization through the perspective of various theoretical and methodological approaches, thus connecting the expected creativity and originality of a doctoral dissertation with the requirements of epistemological, technical and deontological norms.

Key facts:

At the end of the PhD in French Studies, students will be able to demonstrate:

specialized knowledge and understanding of distinct periods and domains belonging to the wide range of French studies
the ability to develop complex interpretations of individual and corpus literary texts, often in an interdisciplinary manner
the ability to critically apply acquired theories and methodologies in order to solve the issues in their main field of study
the competence to carry out independent and original research in the fields of French studies (linguistics, didactics, literature, culture and history)
the ability to present the results of their research at a professional level equivalent to that of a university publication with peer evaluation
the ability to deliver an oral speech and the necessary confidence in their knowledge and ideas in order to defend them before their peers
a broader commitment within the research community (ability to disseminate knowledge, defend the impact, value and challenges of their research, participate in research collaborations)

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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50

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nicosia, Cyprus

Disciplines

French studies

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The number of places available are announced by the Graduate School with the eligibility criteria for candidates, as well as other required documents that must be attached to the application such as:

Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University.
Previous University education in a suitable subject (academic background) and grades of relevant degrees.
Letters of recommendation.
Personal interview and/or written examination (if provided by the Department’s internal rules).
Submission of preliminary research proposal for admission to a doctoral course (if provided by the Department’s internal rules).

The Department may also set additional criteria and quality indicators such as: (a) number of students’ publications in scientific journals, (b) students’ participation in seminars, symposia, research programmes, (c) presentations by students at conferences, (d) knowledge of foreign languages, and (e) professional experience, etc.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

4000 EUR / year

≈ 4000 EUR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4000 EUR / year

≈ 4000 EUR / year

Living costs

Nicosia

Cyprus

576 - 866 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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