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Distance Learning Programmes

1. Procedure for submitting and examining an application for the evaluation/accreditation of a programme offered in Cyprus via Distance Learning 

Information on fees and forms for applying for an evaluation of Distance Learning programmes can be found in FORMS.

2. Accredited Distance Learning Programmes

The table below includes the programmes of study offered via Distance Learning by the Private Institutions of Tertiary Education. The Institutions have submitted tο the Agency all the necessary documentation which is provided by the relevant legislation [Ν. 136/Ι(2015) και Ν. 47(Ι)/2016]. 

Institution TypeInst/tionProgramme of StudyCodeRef. NumberDate of Appl/tionCYQAA SummitCom/ment of Accr/tionExternal Ev/tion ReportInst/tion CmntsCYQAA ReportsCourse Distr/tion
1.Public UniversityOpen University of Cyprus Cognitive Systems (4 academic semesters, 120 ECTS, Master (MSc), Joint Programme, Distance Learning) 107.14.299.00215-06-2016S11 - 24 and 25 October 2016Fall Semester 2016 - 2017
1.Public UniversityOpen University of Cyprus Economics (Full time: 4 academic years, 240 ECTS, Bachelor(BSc), Distance Learning) 107.14.299.00319-12-2016S16 - 13 and 14 March 2017Fall Semester 2017 - 2018
2. Private UniversityEuropean University CyprusPublic Administration (90 ECTS, Master(MPA), Distance Learning)207.14.327.00306-06-2016S17 - 3 and 4 April 2017Fall Semester 2016 - 2017
2. Private UniversityEuropean University CyprusHellenic Studies (18 months, 90 ECTS, Master(MA), Distance Learning) 407.14.327.015 20-12-2017S30 - 14 and 15 May 2018Fall Semester 2018 - 2019
2. Private UniversityEuropean University CyprusCriminal Law (LLM) (18 months, 90 ECTS, Master, Distance Learning)107.14.327.03320-12-2018S43 - 10 and 11 June 2019Fall Semester 2019 - 2020
2. Private UniversityEuropean University CyprusByzantine Music - Psaltic Art (4 academic years, 240 ECTS, Bachelor (BA), Distance Learning)107.14.327.03818-05-2019S46 - 30 September 2019Fall Semester 2019 - 2020
2. Private UniversityFrederick University (Nicosia)Maritime Law and Shipping Management (3 academic semesters (18 months), 90 ECTS, Master, Distance Learning)207.14.318.00324-02-2016S14 - 30 and 31 January 2017Fall Semester 2016 - 2017
2. Private UniversityFrederick University (Nicosia)Business Administration – Distance Learning (DL BBA) (4 academic years (8 academic semesters), 240 ECTS, Bachelor)207.14.318.00207-07-2016S15 - 13 and 14 February 2017Spring Semester 2016 - 2017
2. Private UniversityFrederick University (Nicosia)Master of Business Administration (MBA) with Specialization in Public Administration and Policy (3 academic semesters, 90 ECTS, Master(MBA), Distance Learning) 607.14.318.00707-07-2017S19 - 12 and 13 June 2017Fall Semester 2016 - 2017
2. Private UniversityFrederick University (Nicosia)Adult Education (1.5 academic years, 90 ΕCTS, Master, Distance Learning)407.14.318.01015-05-2017S21 - 24 and 25 July 2017Fall Semester 2017 - 2018
2. Private UniversityFrederick University (Nicosia)Community Health Care (1.5 academic years, 90 ECTS, Master, Distance Learning)207.14.318.01321-09-2018S38 - 21 and 22 December 2018Fall Semester 2018 - 2019
2. Private UniversityNeapolis UniversityModern and Contemporary History (3 academic years, 180 ECTS, Master, Distance Learning)107.14.281.01109-12-2016S21 - 24 and 25 July 2017Fall Semester 2017 - 2018
2. Private UniversityNeapolis UniversityTheology (3 academic semesters, 90 ECTS, Master, Distance Learning)107.14.281.02217-12-2018S43 - 10 and 11 June 2019Fall Semester 2019 - 2020
2. Private UniversityNeapolis UniversityInternational Relations, Strategy and Security (1.5 academic year, 90 ECTS, Master, Distance Learning)107.14.281.02917-12-2018S44 - 15 and 16 July 2019Fall Semester 2019 - 2020
2. Private UniversityNeapolis UniversityInformation Systems and Digital Innovation (1.5 academic years, 90 ECTS, Master, Distance Learning)107.14.281.02430-04-2019S44 - 15 and 16 July 2019Fall Semester 2019 - 2020
2. Private UniversityNeapolis UniversityEuropean Politics & Governance (1.5 academic year, 90 ECTS, Master, Distance Learning)107.14.281.03110-01-2019S44 - 15 and 16 July 2019Fall Semester 2019 - 2020
2. Private UniversityNeapolis UniversityMBA in Tourism (1.5 academic years, 90 ECTS, Master (MBA), Distance Learning)107.14.281.02527-12-2018S44 - 15 and 16 July 2019Fall Semester 2019 - 2020
2. Private UniversityUniversity of Central Lancashire Cyprus (UCLAN Cyprus)Business Administration (3 academic years, 90 ECTS, Master(MBA), Distance Learning)207.14.345.00126-12-2016S21 - 24 and 25 July 2017Fall Semester 2017 - 2018
2. Private UniversityUniversity of NicosiaPublic Health-MPH (1.5 academic years, 90 ECTS, Master, Distance Learning)207.14.336.026 16-12-2016S29 - 16 and 17 April 2018Fall Semester 2018 - 2019
2. Private UniversityUniversity of NicosiaDrug Regulatory Affairs (18 months, 90 ECTS, Master(MSc), Distance Learning)407.14.336.018 28-12-2017S32 - 2 and 3 July 2018Spring Semester 2018 - 2019
2. Private UniversityUniversity of NicosiaCriminology (1.5 academic years, 90 ECTS, Master(MSc), Distance Learning)107.14.336.035 11-01-2018S32 - 2 and 3 July 2018Fall Semester 2018 - 2019
2. Private UniversityUniversity of NicosiaBusiness Administration in Hospitality Management (4 academic years, 240 ECTS, Bachelor(BBA), Distance Learning)107.14.336.03611-01-2018S32 - 2 and 3 July 2018Fall Semester 2018 - 2019
2. Private UniversityUniversity of NicosiaHealth Services Administration (1.5 academic year, 90 ECTS, Μaster(MSc), Distance Learning)107.14.336.037 11-01-2018S33 - 23 and 24 July 2018Fall Semester 2018 - 2019
2. Private UniversityUniversity of NicosiaPsychology (4 academic years, 240 ECTS, Bachelor(BSc), Distance Learning) 207.14.336.034 28-12-2017S35 - 15 and 16 October 2018Fall Semester 2018 - 2019
2. Private UniversityUniversity of Nicosia Special Education (2 academic years, 120 ECTS, Master, Distance Learning, Joint Programme with the Patras University)107.14.336.00601-07-2016S12 - 28 and 29 November 2016Fall Semester 2016 - 2017
2. Private UniversityUniversity of Nicosia Law and Politics in the European Union (1.5 academic year, 90 ECTS, Master, Distance Learning)207.14.336.00701-07-2016S18 - 15 and 16 May 2017Fall Semester 2016 - 2017
2. Private UniversityUniversity of Nicosia Business Administration (No Specializations)(4 academic years, 240 ECTS , Bachelor, Distance Learning)207.14.336.01225-08-2016S20 - 3 and 4 July 2017Fall Semester 2017 - 2018
2. Private UniversityUniversity of Nicosia Master of Laws (LLM) (1.5 academic year, 90 ECTS, Master, Distance Learning)107.14.336.02119-12-2016S20 - 3 and 4 July 2017Fall Semester 2017 - 2018
2. Private UniversityUniversity of Nicosia Education of Adult Educators and Vocational Education and Training Trainers (1.5 academic years or 3 academic semesters, Master(Master of Education), Distance Learning, Joint programme with the University of Peloponnese)107.14.336.01919-12-2016S21 - 24 and 25 July 2017Fall Semester 2017 - 2018
2. Private UniversityUniversity of Nicosia International Relations and European Studies with specializations in 1)Energy and International Security and 2)Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean Studies (1.5 academic years, 90 ECTS, Master(MA), Distance Learning)107.14.336.02019-12-2016S21 - 24 and 25 July 2017Fall Semester 2017 - 2018
2. Private UniversityUniversity of Nicosia Computational Design and Digital Fabrication (Master(MSc), Distance Learning)107.14.336.02519-12-2016S21 - 24 and 25 July 2017Fall Semester 2017 - 2018
2. Private UniversityUniversity of Nicosia Computer Science (18 months, 90 ECTS, Distance Learning: Concentrations: (a) Cyber Security, (b) Mobile Systems, (c) Blockchain Tecnologies, Master(MSc))207.14.336.02919-12-2016S21 - 24 and 25 July 2017Fall Semester 2017 - 2018
2. Private UniversityUniversity of Nicosia BA English Language and Literature (4 academic years, 240 ECTS, Bachelor(BA), Distance Learning)107.14.336.01416-12-2016S23 - 2 and 3 October 2017Fall Semester 2017 - 2018
4. Private Institution of Higher EducationAmerican College (Nicosia) Business Administration (Full Time: 14 months or Part Time: 24 months, 90 ECTS, Master(ΜΒΑ), Distance Learning)507.14.112.00130-10-2015S25 - 11 and 12 December 2017 Spring Semester 2015 - 2016
2. Private UniversityEuropean University CyprusCybersecurity (18 months, 90 ECTS, Master(MSc), Distance Learning)207.14.327.03420-12-2019S44 - 15 and 16 July 2019Fall Semester 2019 - 2020
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