Scholarships offered jointly by the Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics for the Academic Year 2026-2027

We are pleased to inform you that the Cyprus Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics (CING) under a Memorandum of Cooperation, provide the opportunity for up to three (3) postgraduate (MSc) scholarships to Australian nationals, for the academic year 2026 – 2027. The scholarships are offered to applicants who are accepted according to the CING entry requirements, following the evaluation of their academic qualifications and a personal interview.

Available MSc Programmes funded by this Scholarship Scheme:

1. MSc in Molecular Medicine
2. MSc in Medical Genetics
3. MSc in Neuroscience
4. MSc in Biotechnology

Each scholarship includes:

  • Full tuition fees (€8,000)
  • A stipend of up to €1,000 per month for 12 months to support accommodation and living expenses in Cyprus. All successful applicants will be informed of the final amount upon acceptance.

 

Minimum Entry Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in a related field.
  •  High School Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification.
  • English Language Proficiency – Regardless of whether previous studies were conducted in English, applicants must provide one of the following:
    • IELTS (Academic) – Minimum overall score: 6
    • TOEFL iBT - Minimum score: 85 (Home Edition not accepted)
    • Cambridge IGCSE – English as a Second Language - Minimum score: C
  • Two Academic References

 

Application Process

  • Applications must be submitted online between 14 January 2026 and 10 May 2026 via the following link: https://extranet.cing.ac.cy/applynow. Late applications will not be considered.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview.

CING is a leading postgraduate educational and research institution in Cyprus, applying international standards of excellence in teaching and research. CING serves as both a Centre of Excellence and a Referral Centre for basic and applied biomedical and clinical sciences.

The programmes in Neuroscience, Molecular Medicine, Medical Genetics, and Biotechnology provide students with a unique opportunity to acquire training in a real working environment and to be mentored by leading scientists in areas of CING specialization.

All programmes are accredited by the Republic of Cyprus, and recognized across the European Union and by international authorities, including the Commonwealth of Australia.

For more information about the Admission Requirements, description of Programmes and other services can be found in the CING Prospectus 2026-27.

We remain at your disposal for any further information or clarification by any other interested parties.

Contact details:

[email protected] / +35722392840 / +35722392841
[email protected] / +35722392842

Further details can be found in the attached announcement.