Fueling futures: Scholarships in energy studies await!

Following the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry's announcement regarding scholarships for studies related to Hydrocarbons (Natural Gas and Oil), Renewable Energy Sources (RES), and Energy Transition, the University of Nicosia invites interested students to apply for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in the following areas:

School of Business Administration, Department of Management:

1. Energy Resources Management (BSc, 4 Years)
2. Business Administration: Oil, Gas, and Energy Management (MBA, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters) – In Person
3. Business Administration: Oil, Gas, and Energy Management (MBA, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters) – Distance Learning
4. Business Administration (PhD, 3 Years)

School of Science and Engineering, Department of Engineering:

1. Oil and Gas Engineering (BSc, 4 Years)
2. Oil, Gas, and Energy Engineering (MSc, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
3. Oil, Gas, and Energy Engineering (PhD, 3 Years)

Interested individuals are invited to apply for admission by Monday, September 18, 2023. For more information or clarifications, please contact the Student Registration Department of the University of Nicosia at 22841528 or Ms. Galina Yaneva Constantinides at 22841673 or via email at yaneva.g@unic.ac.cy. Additional information about the programs is available on the official website of the University at unic.ac.cy.

About the Ministry of Economic Affairs Scholarships:

These scholarships pertain to the academic year 2023-2024 and cover undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. The Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry will cover the remaining years of study for scholarship recipients, provided that credits are available, based on the ranking order secured by candidates in the academic year 2023-2024. Each scholarship has a maximum value of €20,000 per year, covering tuition fees and providing a monthly maintenance allowance. Scholarships will only cover the required study duration as specified in the program description, excluding any delays or repetitions due to unsatisfactory student performance.

The complete announcement and the application submission link can be found on the official website of the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry. The application deadline is Friday, September 22, 2023.

Why Choose the University of Nicosia:

The University of Nicosia ranks among the top 2% of universities worldwide, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023. Additionally, it is placed among the top 250 universities in the European Union and shares the 4th position, alongside Harokopio University, in the list of the best universities in Cyprus and Greece.

Faculty of Science and Engineering:

- Programs in high-demand job fields offer substantial international employment opportunities.
- Distinguished academics actively engage in research across various fields, participating in externally funded research projects.
- Access to advanced technology engineering research and teaching laboratories, as well as modern computer labs.
- The Oil, Gas, and Energy Engineering programs are unique in the Eastern Mediterranean region, providing students with a comprehensive theoretical and practical foundation in hydrocarbon and energy production technologies.
- The Oil and Gas Engineering program was the first of its kind in Cyprus and the wider region.
- Innovative programs in Information Technology, covering current and emerging trends.
- Student participation in cutting-edge research in key areas of Computer Science, including Cybersecurity, Internet of Things, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence.
- The MSc in Data Science is an interdisciplinary, industry-driven program supported by Expedia's data science team and partnered with the Makridakis Open Prediction Center.

School of Business Administration:

- Ranked among the top 151-175 universities in the world and #35 in the EU; it's #1 in Cyprus and Greece in the field of Business and Finance according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2023.
- Curriculum regularly adapted and redesigned to maximize graduate employability.
- Offers the first international postgraduate program in Blockchain and Digital Currencies, contributing to the creation of the world's largest ecosystem of digital currencies.
- Offers the first international postgraduate program for a career in metaverse design and management.
- A leader in the fields of Accounting, Economics, and Finance.
- Provides 9 exemptions from ACCA (Chartered Accountants), the maximum possible number of exemptions.
- Courses are taught by leading professors and field experts from around the world, with extensive research work and significant publications.
- An international student community in undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, with an extensive alumni network in leading jobs worldwide.

[Source: Press release]