EUC BSc in Economics and Finance joins CFA Institute University Affiliation Programme

European University Cyprus has become the latest university to be welcomed into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Programme.

Specifically, the BSc in Economics and Finance, offered by the Department of Accounting, Economics, and Finance has been acknowledged as incorporating at least 70% of the CFA Programme curriculum and placing emphasis on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct within the programme. This programme position EUC students well to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) charter, which has become the most respected and recognised investment credential in the world.

Entry into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Programme signals to potential students, employers, and the marketplace that European University Cyprus curriculum is closely tied to professional practice and is well-suited to preparing students to sit for the CFA Programme examinations.

As part of this collaboration, three scholarships have been secured for the 2025/26 academic year to cover the costs of the CFA examination, paving the way for students to achieve the internationally recognised Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

This distinction provides students of the BSc Degree in Economics and Finance with unique benefits, such as exclusive access to scholarships for the CFA Programme and valuable educational resources, including financial analysis tools, specialised research databases, and CFA exam preparation materials. These benefits further strengthen the department’s already close ties with the global CFA Institute community. Moreover, this recognition underscores the BSc programme’s commitment to academic excellence, preparing students for leadership roles in economics and finance while upholding the highest professional and ethical standards globally.

Aligned with its academic excellence and relevance to the financial industry, the Department of Accounting, Economics, and Finance also offers a Distance Learning MSc in Data Analytics in Accounting and Finance, which addresses industry demands in investment management and professional certifications.

Additionally, this affiliation provides enhanced teaching resources for faculty members, some of whom are already CFA charterholders. These resources support the implementation of innovative teaching methods, ensuring that the programme aligns with current market standards and enables faculty to deliver advanced, high-level knowledge to students.

About CFA Institute

CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. The organisation is a champion of ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. Our aim is to create an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. There are more than 200,000 CFA charterholders worldwide in 164 markets. CFA Institute has nine offices worldwide and there are 160+ CFA Societies.

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