Internationalization Strategy

Global College pursues a comprehensive internationalization strategy aimed at enhancing academic quality, global visibility, and intercultural engagement.
The College integrates international and intercultural dimensions into all aspects of teaching, learning, research, and institutional culture.

Through active participation in the Erasmus+ mobility programme, Global College promotes student and staff exchanges, collaborative teaching, and cross-border learning experiences that strengthen academic excellence and employability.
Strategic partnerships are developed with higher education institutions and organizations across Europe and beyond to foster joint programmes, research collaboration, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

All international activities are implemented in alignment with Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA) quality standards, the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), and the College’s mission to provide accessible, high-quality, and globally relevant education.

Erasmus+ Policy and Charter

Global College offers a multicultural learning environment that promotes friendship, cooperation, and intercultural understanding.
The main language of instruction across most programmes is English, with several also offered in Greek, reflecting the College’s inclusive and bilingual educational approach.

The College is fully committed to the principles of the Bologna Process and the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).
Upon receipt of the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE), Global College will further expand cooperation with EU and non-EU institutions and issue the Diploma Supplement to all graduates, including mobility participants.

Strategic International Cooperation

Global College’s international cooperation strategy focuses on sustainable growth in the following areas:

The number and diversity of academic programmes offered
The enrolment and success of students and graduates
The scope and quality of applied and theoretical research
Contribution to society and community engagement
Inclusive access to higher education for all learners

To achieve these goals, the College promotes cross-border education through E-learning, blended learning, and strategic partnerships that support innovation, flexibility, and inclusion.

Partnerships and Erasmus+ Cooperation

Partner institutions must have accredited and high-quality curricula that align with Global College’s academic standards and areas of expertise.
Priority is given to institutions representing diverse cultures and regions across Europe and beyond, ensuring variety in programmes and international exposure for students and staff.

Global College aims to develop collaborative undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, joint academic modules, and research projects with Erasmus+ and other international partners.
These collaborations strengthen institutional expertise, enhance cultural and academic exchange, and provide mutual academic and professional benefits.

Objectives of Mobility Activities

Global College’s mobility strategy aims to:

Prepare students for international and intercultural professional careers
Develop cross-cultural communication and employability skills
Broaden access to international learning, particularly for underrepresented groups
Build academic and professional networks through mobility and exchange
Promote staff mobility for teaching, training, and research collaboration
Encourage the exchange of best practices in international education

Target groups include undergraduate and postgraduate students, academic and administrative staff, and lifelong learners engaged in professional or research-oriented education.

ECTS and Credit Recognition

Global College applies the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) to ensure transparency, quality, and full recognition of academic work completed abroad.
ECTS facilitates credit transfer between institutions, allowing students to continue their studies seamlessly upon returning from mobility.

Degree Level	Duration	ECTS Credits	Award Requirements
Diploma Higher Diploma	2 academic years 3 academic years	120 180	The Diploma and Higher diploma is awarded after completion of 120 ECTS and 180 ECTS as per the program requirements. For some programs, practical training is required. Students are required to complete all of their program’s requirements.
Bachelor	4 academic years	240	The Bachelor is a 4-year full-time or 6-year part-time program requiring the completion of 240 ECTS.
Master	1.5 academic year	90	The Master is a 1.5-year full-time program requiring the completion of 90 ECTS.

This page navigates you to some information about the ECTS system: http://ec.europa.eu/education/lifelong-learning-policy/doc/ects/guide_en

Mode of Study

All programmes are delivered as full-time studies

Security Management (Diploma) is also offered as Distance Learning

Examinations, Grading, Progression and Graduation

Methods of Assessment and Grading

Assessment includes written examinations, assignments, presentations, class participation, and other forms of continuous evaluation.
The final grade is based on the combination of these elements, as defined in the Course Outline.
The passing mark is 45% for undergraduate programmes and 50% for postgraduate programmes.

For undergraduate programmes, continuous assessment accounts for 40% and the final assessment for 60% of each course’s final grade. Successful completion of a course requires achieving at least the minimum overall passing grade and, consequently, earning the corresponding ECTS credits.

For postgraduate programmes, the assessment weightings and criteria are set on a course-by-course basis and are specified in the respective Course Outline.

Indicative:

Grade Weighting	Percentage
Continuous Assessment	30%
Attendance & In-class Participation	10%
Final Assessment	60%

Grade Weighting (Distance Learning)	Percentage
Continuous Assessment	40%
Final Assessment	60%

Late submission of coursework for assessment:
In the event of late submission of coursework to the Secretariat, the instructor may decide the following:

1 week late (from the 1st day after the submission deadline up to and including the 7th day):

Impact: Grade reduction: 85–100 (Excellent) → 75–84 (Very Good).

2 weeks late (from the 8th day up to and including the 14th day):

Impact: Grade reduction: 85–100 (Excellent) → 60–74 (Good).

Coursework submitted more than two weeks late will be considered a fail.

Request for Extension of Coursework Submission Deadline for Assessment

Requests for an extension of coursework submission deadlines must be submitted in writing to the course instructor, with a copy to the Programme Coordinator. Students may request an extension only for serious and substantiated reasons.

Serious reasons include, in particular, issues of health, pregnancy/maternity, bereavement, or other cases of force majeure. As a rule, the request should be submitted before the deadline; in urgent cases, it may be filed as soon as possible after the impediment. Supporting documentation may be required (e.g., a medical certificate or relevant attestation).

Approval or rejection of the request lies at the discretion of the instructor and the Programme Coordinator.

Grading Scale & Ratification

Undergraduate Programmes		Postgraduate Programmes
85-100	Excellent (Distinction)	85-100	Excellent (Distinction)
75-84	Very Good (Credit)	75-84	Very Good (Credit)
60-74	Good	60-74	Good
45-59	Pass	50-59	Pass
0-44	Fail	0-49	Fail

Each examination paper shall be prepared by the course instructor and reviewed by the Programme Coordinator. The two grades for each course (continuous assessment and the final written exam) shall be submitted to the Programme Coordinator on the appropriate grade sheets, co-signed by the instructor and the Programme Coordinator, and filed in folders in the College’s permanent records for five years. The grade sheets shall be submitted to the Academic Committee for ratification.

If the grades in a course show a statistical irregularity of two standard deviations from the mean—namely, if more than two-thirds of the students examined in a course fail to pass that course—the Academic Committee may authorize the adjustment of grades. The Committee’s decision shall be final.

Conditions for Progression and Graduation

Students progress to the next academic year when they successfully complete the required credit units (ECTS) and modules.
Graduation requires the successful completion of all programme modules and at least 120 ECTS (for Diplomas), 180 ECTS (for Higher Diplomas), 240 ECTS (for Bachelor’s Degrees), and 90 ECTS (for Master’s Degrees).

Resits and Retakes

A student is normally permitted two resit attempt per failed assessment component. In exceptional cases, and subject to approval by the Academic Committee, a third and final resit may be allowed. No more than three attempts (original plus two resits) are permitted per component unless otherwise specified by the programme regulations or in cases of approved mitigating circumstances.

The maximum mark awarded for a successful resit is capped at the minimum passing grade for the module. This cap does not apply in cases where a resit is granted due to approved mitigating circumstances. In such exceptional cases, the original assessment is considered as deferral, and the resit is uncapped.

All third resits are subject to a fee of €50 per attempt.

If a student fails all permitted resit attempts (i.e., two, or three in exceptional cases), they will be required to retake the entire module when it is next offered. In such cases, the student must pay the full tuition fee for the module as determined by the College. Retakes are uncapped.

Certificate Awarding and Qualifications

The Institution awards the following certified qualifications upon successful completion of study programs and fulfillment of all academic and financial obligations:

Types and Examples:

Diploma: Automotive Technicians, Secretarial and Office Administration Studies, Security Management
Higher Diploma: Hairdressing
Bachelor’s Degree: Business Management, Aesthetics, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Security Management
Master’s Degree: Business Administration, Creative Arts & Animation

Key Conditions:

All qualifications comply with national quality standards and are accredited by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA)
Graduates receive: