Open University of Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 2002
Overview
Open University of Cyprus (OUC / ΑΠΚΥ) is a public university in Nicosia, Cyprus, founded in 2002 and specialising in open and distance education. It operates as a fully digital institution, providing flexible online learning for students in Cyprus, Greece and internationally. The university offers 31 accredited programmes across undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels through three schools: the School of Economics and Management, the School of Science and Applied Sciences, and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Teaching is delivered in Greek and English. OUC has 254 academic staff and has produced more than 10,739 graduates. All programmes are internationally recognised, and several carry ACCA accreditation. The university participates in the Erasmus+ programme and maintains international academic partnerships.
Fields of study
- Business Administration
- Law
- Business Economics
- Greek Culture Studies
- Computer Security and Networks
- Bioethics and Healthcare Ethics
- Environmental Management
- International Shipping Management
- EU Law
- Health Unit Management
- Management Technology and Quality
- Greek Language and Literature
- Educational Sciences
- Theatre Studies
- Accounting and Finance
- Environmental Sustainability Engineering
- Political History Theory and Practice
- Criminal Justice
- Cultural Policy and Development
- Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning
- Cognitive Systems
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Security and Defence
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Spring 2027
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€10,920 / total
From about $11,794 / year
Domestic students
€3,300 – €8,400 / total
Fees vary by programme and are payable per module registered per semester. A 7% discount is available for full early payment. Non-EU citizens pay higher fees on some programmes. Fees are fixed for the duration of studies.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration (The Open MBA) (opens in a new tab)Online | Master's | — | €5,850 / total | Nov 10, 2026 | — |
| Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (opens in a new tab)Online | Bachelor's | — | €10,920 / total | Nov 10, 2026 | — |
| Ελληνική Γλώσσα και Λογοτεχνία (opens in a new tab)Online | Master's | — | €3,300 / total | Nov 10, 2026 | — |
| ΠΝΥΚΑ: Πολιτική Ιστορία, Θεωρία και Πράξη (opens in a new tab)Online | Master's | — | €3,300 / total | Nov 10, 2026 | — |
| Πολιτιστική Πολιτική και Ανάπτυξη (opens in a new tab)Online | Master's | — | €4,400 / total | Nov 10, 2026 | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.