Programmes

Erasmus+ Programme

In both school (primary, lower-secondary and upper-secondary) and vocational education as well as higher education, the various mobility opportunities under each sector follow the guidelines, rules and obligations set by the annual Erasmus+ Programme Guide, including aspects of language learning, type of mobility and its respective duration. As regards information and guidance on cross-border mobility programmes for students in formal education, the official Erasmus+ website in Cyprus is a space for all people in Cyprus to explore all available information about different opportunities and calls on School Education, Vocational Education and Training, Higher Education and Adult Education. Τhe responsible national agency in Cyprus that promotes and manages mobility activities within the Erasmus+ Programme is the Foundation for the Management of European Lifelong Learning Programmes.

United States Embassy in Cyprus

Cross-border mobility programmes.

Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Programme

A four-week fully funded intensive short-term exchange programme, created to foster relationships among young Europeans and Americans, ages 16-19, to build strong linkages and awareness of shared values (i.e. youth engagement, support for democracy and civil society, and economic prosperity) through a series of lectures, seminar discussions, and a broad assortment of practical, mentor-led workshops.

Fulbright Visiting Scholar Programme

It provides an opportunity for Cypriot doctoral or equivalent degree holders to lecture, conduct advanced research, or pursue a combined program of lecturing and research at U.S. universities or non-academic institutions.

Fulbright-Schuman Programme

Administered by the Commission for Educational Exchange between the United States and Belgium and is jointly financed by the U.S. State Department and the Directorate-General for Education and Culture of the European Commission. The programme funds graduate and post-graduate study, research, and lecture proposals in the field of US-EU relations, EU policy, or EU institutions for interested American and EU citizens. Cypriot citizens living and working in Cyprus or within the wider EU are eligible to apply.

TechGirls

A U.S.-based summer exchange program designed to empower and support young women (ages 15-17) from the United States and select countries around the world to pursue higher education and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields through hands-on skills development training with American technologists.

More information and organisations active in this field

Euroguidance Cyprus

Began its operation in July 2002 under the auspices of the Department of Labour. Since its foundation, the Centre actively participates in the Euroguidance Network activities, the European Network of all the NRCG centres that exists in all EEA and the Candidate countries. The main mission of Euroguidance Cyprus is the provision of qualitative information to guidance practitioners and professionals in this field (Guidance Counsellors in the Public Employment Services and in Secondary Education) as well as individuals such as secondary school students, parents and tertiary education students regarding education and training opportunities in Cyprus and the rest of Europe.

Interesting links

Study abroad with ERASMUS: the experience of a lifetime

Erasmus+ helps organise student and doctoral candidate exchanges.

Career Counselling and Educational Services (CCES) of the Ministry of Education

The CCES practice, focuses on the personal, interpersonal, educational and career development of high school students and other young people.

Sport and Youth (MOEC)

The main aim is the personal, social, educational and vocational development of high school students and other people.

Cyprus Council for the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (KY.S.A.T.S.)

KYSATS is the competent authority of the Republic of Cyprus for the recognition of higher education qualifications, awarded by recognized institutions of higher education or by evaluated-accredited study programmes by the competent authorities of the country they operate or offered in.

EPALE - Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe

EPALE (Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe) is the European Commission’s online platform dedicated to adult learning and education across Europe. It serves as a collaborative space for teachers, trainers, policy-makers, researchers, and learners involved in adult education.