1. Based on the general purpose and reasoning concept of the PhD in Architecture, the expected learning outcomes are as follows:
2. To promote research in the science of Architecture beyond the limits of existing knowledge.
3. Development and evolution of interdisciplinary research skills and actions of the Department of Architecture and the Polytechnic School and University as a whole.
4. Establishment and recognition of doctoral research at the regional level and its focus on the climatic, social and cultural specificities of Southeastern Europe and the Near East.
5. Cultivating in the doctoral student the background, the necessary research experience, the ethics and the skills to become a PhD graduate useful and beneficial to society.
6. Understanding the dynamics, development and requirements of the chosen fields of Architecture, as it evolves internationally, in Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean.
7. The production of new knowledge through systematic research into the focal points of the program and the cultivation of research orientations in architectural practice.
8. Emphasizing research as an important tool in the service of architectural science, for elevating architectural practice as art and science.
9. Develop analytical and critical thinking and cultivate fruitful dialogue and cooperation to address the problems and challenges associated with research fields.
10. The critical assembly of the practice-theory-research cycle adapted to architecture as an act and theory.

Upon completion of the Graduate Program, graduates will have a coherent body of knowledge and skills in conservation and restoration of historical buildings and monuments or environmental-bioclimatic design or other relevant academic fields. They will also be familiar with scientific research methods and have gained practical experience. It is noted that in recent years it has been observed that the need for research documentation and support of professional practice is growing. All these will allow them to have a wide range of options for professional employment in the following areas of employment in Cyprus:

• Public Sector: Employees in public sector bodies involved in conservation and restoration of monuments and traditional buildings or Environmental/ Sustainable Planning in Cyprus, such as the: Department of Antiquities, Department of Urban Planning and Housing, Department of Public Works, Department of the Environmental, Department of the Energy, District Offices, Turkish Cypriot Property Maintenance Service, Technical department of the Ministry of Education, Technical departments of Universities (Public and Private), Technical departments of Municipalities and Communities etc.
  
  
• Freelancers: Holders of the PhD will be able to work as specialized freelancers in Cyprus and abroad. It is noted that only a very small number of monuments in Cyprus have been conserved or restored to date, while a large number of them require systematic maintenance. The studies of these works are mainly awarded to private scholars. A large number of traditional and historic buildings in Cyprus, both in urban centers and in the countryside, have been declared protected and are placed under special legislation. At the same time, there is a governmental policy to subsidize the rehabilitation of such buildings, which is also an incentive for many individuals who show an increasing intention to restore their properties. Finally, the need for the preservation and restoration of a large number of ecclesiastical monuments in the Middle East, a field of employment very close to Cyprus, is particularly emphasized. In the direction of Environmental Bioclimatic Design, there is a rapid increase in demand for specialized scientists in energy-environment and sustainable design, control of energy efficiency of buildings, elaboration of specific environmental studies and bioclimatic studies in the urban, suburban and rural built environment.
  
  
• Educational Staff at the University’s Departments of Architecture: Under the current legislation, holders of a PhD degree can teach at University Departments of Architecture. Today there are Architecture Departments at four universities in Cyprus, where a significant number of courses related to the preservation and restoration of monuments and traditional buildings and environmental-sustainable design are being taught. It follows that the Architects holding the Ph.D. could find employment and as educational staff at universities in Cyprus or abroad.
  
  
• Participation in research programs and work groups: Graduates of the Ph.D. program will be able to either participate in research projects as research associates or to claim themselves as coordinators to fund their own research proposals. Emphasis is placed on the continuous increase of research funds available from the Cypriot government, the European Union and other international organizations, a parameter which creates significant employment prospects in this area. It also underlines the possibility of participation of graduates in various working groups set up by the Cyprus Technical Chamber of Industry (ETEK), the Cyprus Standards Organization (CYS), the ICOMOS Division in Cyprus and other organizations.

Admission Requirements
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The PhD in Architecture program is overseen by the PhD Program Committee. This is a three member committee appointed by the Council of the Department. Handling student admissions, such as the evaluation of the applications for admittance is one of the responsibilities of this committee.

Application Procedure
Admission to the doctoral program is done after the announcement of doctoral positions by the Department, followed by an application by the interested applicant. Eligible applicants must hold a university degree, Bachelor’s or Master’s, granted by an institution recognized in the country where it operates. Applicants who do not hold their first degree at the time of application, but will hold such a degree before the commencement of the graduate program, are also eligible to apply but must submit a letter from their University’s Registrar verifying that they are indeed eligible to graduate. The decision on their admission does not become official until the degree has been successfully produced.

Each application for admission should include:
- A completed application form.
- A Curriculum Vitae indicating the student’s education, academic and research experience, any publications, awards, etc.
- A Research Statement. Candidates with prior graduate studies are required to submit a brief research statement (up to 600 words) stating the area in which they are interested in conducting research. Candidates with no prior graduate level studies do not need to submit a research statement.
- At least two letters of recommendation from academic or professional advisors.
- Certified copies of all degrees and transcripts.
- Copies of any other supporting material, such as exams, honours, awards, etc.
- Proof of English language proficiency, such as the TOEFL (minimum grade 90), the IELTS (minimum grade 6.5), or other equivalent language examinations. Candidates, who have completed an undergraduate or graduate program where the instruction language was English, satisfy the proof of English language proficiency requirement. This applies for all candidates.
- Proof of Greek language proficiency (if it does not come from Greek speaking, secondary education or relevant university studies, a C2 level certificate is needed). Applies for candidates that wish to conduct a Doctoral Thesis in Greek.

The application material must be submitted in English or Greek.

Admission’s Evaluation Procedure
All applications for admission are evaluated by the Doctoral Program Committee. The criteria for the evaluation of the candidates are the following:
- Academic background
- Research background
- Recommendation letters
- Additional qualifications

If necessary, the Doctoral Program Committee may invite a candidate for a personal interview.

After completing the evaluation process, the Doctoral Program Committee submits to the Council of the Department a Program Admission Evaluation Report on its decision. This report includes a justified suggestion of the Committee on the acceptance/rejection of the candidate’s application, possible conditions for admission, transfer credits, and research area. If appropriate, the Committee may suggest in this report the Research Advisor and the members of the Research Advisory Committee.

The program is structured in six (6) semesters of 30 ECTS credits each. The minimum duration of the program is six semesters (180 ECTS).

A doctoral student is awarded the doctoral title after a successful completion of the requirements specified in the program structure. These requirements include the successful completion of the following:
- Doctoral Level Courses
- Comprehensive Exam
- Graduate Seminar Courses
- Defence of Research Proposal
- Paper Publications
- Doctoral Dissertation Submission
- Doctoral Dissertation Defence