MSc in European Politics and Governance (Distance Learning)
Neapolis University Pafos · Pafos, Cyprus
The postgraduate program provides specialized study to all those who aspire to become effective leaders in European affairs.
Key facts
- €5,000–€8,000 (total, 1.5 years; sources conflict — see fee_notes)
- €5,000–€8,000 (no EU/non-EU distinction published; single fee per source)
- 18 months
- 90
- English
- Distance
- September 2026 (Fall) or February 2027 (Spring) — Academic Year 2026/2027 (intake months per university practice and external listings; not stated on the programme page itself)
- September and February intakes (not stated on the programme page; university-wide practice, corroborated by StudyFar/OverseasEducationLane listings showing 'Sep, Feb')
Language requirements
Programme page (own admission text): candidates must provide 'certificate of knowledge of the English language' (no level specified on this page). Programme language per PROGRAMME INFORMATION box: ENGLISH OR GREEK. Central university standard (official English Proficiency page): minimum B2 CEFR; accepted certificates include University of Cambridge B2 First, IELTS (must be ACADEMIC), TOEFL iBT (~71), IB English B/A, Cambridge IGCSE/GCSE English, GCE A/AS Level English, Anglia Examinations (Intermediate), Password Skills Plus (~5.5), Michigan ECCE (52), SAT EBRW (~530), PTE Academic (~58); if no certificate, candidates sit the University's English language exam.
Admission requirements
General admission criteria based on the type and quality of previous studies, the grade obtained, and the suitability of the candidate for the programme; applications judged irrespective of nationality, race, religion or gender. Candidates must provide: the completed application; officially certified certificates from previous studies; certificate of English knowledge; two recommendation letters (one from a person who knows the candidate's academic work); and a report expressing and justifying interest in specific postgraduate studies. If admission criteria are not met (e.g. low grades), the candidate must attend preparatory seminars before or during the course.
Required documents
Completed application form; officially certified certificates of previous studies (degree + transcript); certificate of English language knowledge; two recommendation letters (at least one from academic work); personal report/statement justifying interest in postgraduate studies (all from the programme page); ID/passport copy and CV per the standard university postgraduate list (standard university list).
Programme overview
- Master (MSc)
- 18 months
- 90
- English
- Distance
- Both
- Cyprus
- School of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities (inferred)
Official university
What will it actually cost?
| EU & Non-EU | Tuition | Living | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU & Non-EU | Fee not published | — | needs the fee |
Helpful resources
- Full admission requirements, deadlines, and scholarships are always most accurate on the official programme page.
- Estimate living costs in Pafos on Numbeo ↗.
- Check work rights and post-study visa options on your destination country's official immigration site before applying.
Scholarships and funding
Fees NOT published on the official NUP website. External sources conflict: brive.com (dedicated listing 'European Politics and Governance (Gr) (Online) (MSc) - NUP', Duration 1 Year 6 Months, Language Greek) quotes €5,000 total with 'discounts up to €800' → €4,200; brive also lists a second 'European Politics and Governance (Online) (MSc)' variant at the same €5,000/€4,200; OverseasEducationLane quotes EUR 8,000 for an 18-month programme (its '1st Year Tuition Fees' label and mislabeled On-Campus/Full-Time mode make it less reliable). Preferred: brive.com (dedicated DL programme page). Official June 2026 scholarship initiative (nup.ac.cy news, verified): 50% of tuition fees for distance-learning postgraduate programmes, 20 PG scholarships for 2026-27, expression of interest to intl.recruit@nup.ac.cy → €2,500 if awarded. No EU/non-EU distinction published on any source; single fee per source. Admissions Office: +357 2684 3368.