Canadian Virtual University

Canadian Virtual University (CVU) is an association of accredited Canadian universities offering complete degrees and individual courses online and through distance education. We offer over 350 distance degrees, diplomas and certificates and over 2,500 courses, giving you the greatest number of courses to chose from.

Chose from over 300 degrees, diplomas and certificates, and 2,500 courses—all online or through distance education, through accredited Canadian universities, in English and in French.

Advanced Certificate Courses:
Liberal Arts
Management

Over 100 Bachelor Degree Courses:

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Bachelor of Arts -Canadian Studies
Bachelor of Arts- Community Studies
Bachelor of Arts -English
Bachelor of Arts -French
Bacehlor of Arts - General
Bachelor of Arts - Gerontology
Bachelor of Arts --History
Bachelor of Arts --Information Systems
Bachelor of Arts --Labour Studies
Bachelor of Arts --Law and Justice
Bachelor of Arts - Native Studies
Bachelor of Arts -Political Economy
Bachelor of Arts -Psychology
Bachelor of Arts -Religious Studies
Bachelor of Arts -Sociology
Bachelor of Arts -Women’s Studies

Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business in Real Estate

Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce-Accounting
Bachelor of Commerce E-Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce-Financial Services
Bachelor of Commerce-General Management
Bachelor of Commerce-Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Commerce-Information Systems Management
Bachelor of Commerce-Leadership
Bachelor of Commerce-Marketing
Bachelor of Commerce-Public Sector Management
Bachelor of Commerce-Technology Management

Bachelor of Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of General Studies
Bachelor of Health Administration
Bachelor of Health Science-Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Health Science -Psychiatric Nursing

Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations

Bachelor of Management
Bachelor of Management-Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Management-Marketing
Bachelor of Maritime Studies
Bachelor of Military Arts and Science
Bachelor of Nursing

Bachelor of Professional Arts Governance, Law and Management
Bachelor of Professional Arts-Communication Studies
Bachelor of Professional Arts-Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Professional Arts-Human Services

Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Systems
Bachelor of Science-Human Science
Bachelor of Science-Liberal Science

Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Social Work-Native Human Services

Bachelor of Technology-Computing
Bachelor of Technology-Management
Bachelor of Technology-Trades and Technology Leadership

Bachelor of Tourism Management

University Certificate Courses:

Certificate in Accounting
Certificate in Administration
Certificate in Adult Education
Certificate in Advanced Accounting
Certificate in Business Administration
Certificate in Business Skills
Certificate in Career Development
Certificate in Computers &  Management Information Systems
Certificate in Computing & Information Systems
Certificate in Counselling Women
Certificate in e-Commerce
Certificate in English Language Studies
Certificate in Environmental Protection
Certificate in Family Life Studies & Human Sexuality
Certificate in Financial Services
Certificate in French Language Proficiency
Certificate in General Studies
Certificate in Gerontology
Certificate in Health Development Administration
Certificate in Health, Safety & Environmental Processes
Certificate in Heritage Resources Management
Certificate in Human Resources and Labour Relations
Certificate in Information Technology
Certificate in Labour Studies
Certificate in Labour & Trade Union Studies
Certificate in Law & Justice
Certificate in Library Studies
Certificate in Management Studies
Certificate in Marketing
Certificate in Municipal Administration
Certificate in Public Administration
Certificate in Quality Management
Certificate in University & College Administration
Certificate in University Management
Certificate in Women’s Studies
Social Service Worker Certificate

University Diploma Programs:

Diploma in Arts
Diploma in Business Administration
Diploma in General Studies
Diploma in Inclusive Education
Diploma in Information Technology & Management
Diploma in Technology Management & Entrepreneurship
Diploma in Management Studies

Doctorate Degree Programs:

Doctorate in Business Administration
Doctor of Education in Distance Education

Graduate Certificates / Diploma Courses:

Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design
Graduate Diploma in Distance Education-Technology
Graduate Diploma in Instructional Design
Graduate Diploma in Legislative Drafting
Graduate Diploma in Management
Graduate Diploma in Education (Technology)
Graduate Program in Financial Performance

Masters Degree Courses:
Master of Arts, Adult Education
Master of Arts, Community Studies
Master of Arts, Cultural Studies
Master of Arts, Educational Studies
Master of Arts, Equity Studies
Master of Arts, Global Change
Master of Arts, Work, Organization, & Leadership
Master of Arts in Interpretation and Values
Master of Arts in War Studies
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration-Project Management
Master of Counselling
Master of Distance Education
Master of Education-Information Technology
Master of Education-post-secondary
Master of Education-Adult Education
Master of Health Studies
Master of Nursing
Master of Physical Education
Master of Science-Information Systems
Master of Social Work

Post Graduate Certificates / Diploma Courses:

Post-Bacculaureate Diploma in Education
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Business Administration
Post-Graduate Certificate in Counselling
Post-Masters Certificate in Counselling
Short Graduate Program in Financial Performance

Asian Universities in World's Top 100

Asian universities are ranked amongst the very best in the world according to the QS Quacquarelli Symonds. In 2009, University of Tokyo is rated 1st in the region and 22nd globally, followed by University of Hong Kong (24th internationally), Kyoto (25th), National University of Singapore (30th), HKUST (35th), Osaka (43rd), Chinese University of HK (46th), Seoul National Uni (47th), Tsinghua University (49th).

According to the THES-QS World University Ranking 2007, a total of 13 Asian universities made into the World's Top 100 list, with the Uni. of Tokyo ranked 1st in Asia (World position: 17th) and U of Hong Kong ranked 2nd regionally (World position: 18th).

Regional Rank, University Name, World Rank

1 University of Tokyo - 17th

2 University of Hong Kong- 18th

3 Kyoto University - 25th

4 National University of Singapore - 33rd

5 Peking University China - 36th

6 The Chinese University of Hongkong - 38th

7 Tsinghua University - 40th

8 Osaka Univ- 46th

9 Seoul National Univ - 51st

10 Hongkong Univ of Science And Technology - 53rd

11 Nanyang Technological Univ - 69th

12 Fudan Univ China - 85th

13 Tokyo Institute of Technology- 90th

Source: THES-QS World University Ranking 2007

The criteria used by THES-QSare as follows :

• Research Quality - 60%
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• Graduate. Employability - 10%
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• International Outlook - 10%
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• Teaching Quality - 20%

Top 100 Institutions in Asia 2008

Tokyo University in Japan is the highest ranked university in Asia, followed by another Japanese university - Kyoto.

ANU is the top ranked institution in Australia and placed at third position in Asia (World Rank 59th).

A total of 18 institutions in China made into the Top 100 list in Asia.
Japan has 31 universities in the list, while Australia has 15 universities in Asian Top 100.

Ranking of Top 100 Institutions in Asia by Shanghai Jiao Tong University's Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2008:

Regional Rank, Institution
1 Tokyo Univ
2 Kyoto Univ
3 Australian Natl Univ
4 Hebrew Univ Jerusalem
5 Osaka Univ
6 Univ Melbourne
7 Tohoku Univ
8 Univ Sydney
9-16 Kyushu Univ
9-16 Nagoya Univ
9-16 Natl Univ Singapore
9-16 Technion Israel Inst Tech
9-16 Tel Aviv Univ
9-16 Tokyo Inst Tech
9-16 Univ Queensland
9-16 Univ Western Australia
17-22 Hokkaido Univ
17-22 Natl Taiwan Univ
17-22 Seoul Natl Univ
17-22 Tsukuba Univ
17-22 Univ New South Wales
17-22 Weizmann Inst Sci
23-41 Chinese Univ Hong Kong
23-41 Hiroshima Univ
23-41 Hong Kong Univ Sci & Tech
23-41 Keio Univ
23-41 Kobe Univ
23-41 Korea Advanced Inst Sci & Tech
23-41 Macquarie Univ
23-41 Monash Univ
23-41 Nanjing Univ
23-41 Peking Univ
23-41 Shanghai Jiao Tong Univ
23-41 Tsinghua Univ
23-41 Univ Adelaide
23-41 Univ Auckland
23-41 Univ Hong Kong
23-41 Univ Otago
23-41 Univ Sci & Tech China
23-41 Yonsei Univ
23-41 Zhejiang Univ
42-68 Bar Ilan Univ
42-68 Ben Gurion Univ
42-68 City Univ Hong Kong
42-68 Flinders Univ South Australia
42-68 Fudan Univ
42-68 Hanyang Univ
42-68 Hong Kong Polytechnic Univ
42-68 Indian Inst Sci
42-68 Indian Inst Tech - Kharagpur
42-68 James Cook Univ North Queensland
42-68 Kanazawa Univ
42-68 Korea Univ
42-68 Massey Univ
42-68 Nanyang Tech Univ
42-68 Natl Cheng Kung Univ
42-68 Natl Chiao Tung Univ
42-68 Natl Tsing Hua Univ
42-68 Niigata Univ
42-68 Okayama Univ
42-68 Pohang Univ Sci & Tech
42-68 Sungkyunkwan Univ
42-68 Tokyo Med & Dental Univ
42-68 Univ Newcastle
42-68 Univ Tasmania
42-68 Univ Wollongong
42-68 Waseda Univ
42-68 Yamaguchi Univ
69-100 Chang Gung Univ
69-100 Chiba Univ
69-100 China Agr Univ
69-100 Dalian Univ Tech
69-100 Ehime Univ
69-100 Gifu Univ
69-100 Gunma Univ
69-100 Harbin Inst Tech
69-100 Huazhong Univ Sci & Tech
69-100 Jilin Univ
69-100 Kagoshima Univ
69-100 La Trobe Univ
69-100 Lanzhou Univ
69-100 Nagasaki Univ
69-100 Nankai Univ
69-100 Nara Inst Sci & Tech
69-100 Natl Cent Univ
69-100 Natl Yang Ming Uni
69-100 Nihon Uni
69-100 Osaka City Uni
69-100 Osaka Prefecture Uni
69-100 Pusan Natl Uni
69-100 Shandong Uni
69-100 Sichuan Uni
69-100 Tianjin Uni
69-100 Tokyo Metropolitan Uni
69-100 Tokyo Uni Agr & Tech
69-100 Uni Canterbury
69-100 Uni Istanbul
69-100 Uni Tokushima
69-100 Victoria Uni Wellington
69-100 Zhongshan Uni

Source: ARWU

* Institutions within the same rank range are listed alphabetically.

Top 20 Online College Rankings

In 2008 The Online Education Database released its second annual Online College Rankings (oedb.org/rankings), recognizing the top 41 undergraduate online degree programs in the country. The rankings are based on schools' scores in eight categories.

Upper Iowa University Tops 2008 Online College Rankings with LeTourneau University at second place and Liberty University at third place. Grand Canyon University dropped down from first place (in 2007) to sixth this year.

Top 20 online undergraduate university / college ranking:

Overall Rank, College
1 Upper Iowa University
2 LeTourneau University
3 Liberty University
4 Nova Southeastern University
5 California University of Pennsylvania
6 Grand Canyon University
7 Regent University
8 Champlain College
9 Westwood College
10 Tiffin University
11 Dickinson State University
12 Walden University
13 National University
14 Fisher College
15 Colorado Technical University
16 ITT Technical Institute
17 Kaplan University
18 Post University
19 Franklin University
20 Peirce College Online

Source: Online Education Database

Top Online Universities

Online Education Database (OEDb) provides the rankings of top online universities and colleges every year. In the recent rankings Nova Southeastern University is ranked as the Number One online university with Regent University in second position and Champlain College in third place overall.

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) took the top spot this year (moved up from 4th in the 2008 online university ranking, while Upper Iowa dropped from 1st to 4th position in this year's ranking. NSU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It is also listed as one of the best distance learning graduate schools in the country by the Princeton Review. Its Law School was ranked 22nd for Legal Writing from U.S. News and World Report.

Regent University ranked 2nd overall. It is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and Association of Theological Schools. The university was rated 7th in the country for quality of life by the Princeton Review.

Champlain College is the Top 3 online college. It is accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges. According to America's Best Colleges, published by U.S. News & World Report 2009, Champlain ranked 12th in the listing of "Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the North" which includes all the New England states, New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Pennsylvania.

Online Education Database’s 2009 Rankings:

1 Nova Southeastern University
2 Regent University
3 Champlain College
4 Upper Iowa University
5 LeTourneau University
6 Liberty University
7 Grand Canyon University
8 Dickinson State University
9 Western Governors University
10 Salem International University
11 Keiser Univ
12 Fisher College
13 National Univ
14 Walden Univ
15 Tiffin Univ
16 Westwood College
17 Post Univ
18 ITT Technical Institute
19 Colorado Technical Univ
20 Everglades Univ

Source: Online Education Database (http://oedb.org/rankings)

Top Universities in Cyprus

University of Cyprus is the highest ranked Cyprus institution in the Webometrics Ranking of World universities, it is placed 448th in Europe and 1093rd globally in January 2010. According to the 4icu.org 2010 University Web Ranking, University of Cyprus is ranked top in Cyprus and 566th in the world, followed by Cyprus International University (653rd).

List of universities and colleges in Cyprus:

• Cyprus University of Technology
• Cyprus International University
• European University of Cyprus
• Eastern Mediterranean University
• European University of Lefka
• Frederick University
• Girne American University
• Internatioanl Educate Distance University
• Middle East Technical University
• Neapolis University
• Near East University
• Open University of Cyprus
• University of Nicosia
• University of Cyprus
• Americanos College
• Casa College
• C.D.A. College
• College of Tourism and Hotel Management
• C.T.L. College
• Cyprus Academy of Art
• Cyprus College of Art
• Cyprus International Institute of Management(CIIM)
• Cyprus Institute of Marketing
• Global International College
• Hellenic College of Music
• Higher Technical Institute, Nicosia
• KES College
• Kimon College
• Management Center, Nicosia
• P.A. College
• Philips College
• Internapa College

University of Nicosia, Cyprus

University of Nicosia was established in 1980. It has also been recognized by the European Commission, being awarded with an Erasmus University Charter, while it remains the only private university in Cyprus to receive the European Commission Diploma Supplement Label – among 106 European universities in total to hold this distinction. Moreover, the University of Nicosia is the only non-state university in Cyprus that is a member of the European University Association (EUA).

Today, the University of Nicosia is the leading independent university in Cyprus; the result of solid and systematic work by all, administration, faculty and staff, as well as, the total contribution of the institution to tertiary education, not only in Cyprus but also in the region. It is the culmination of an ongoing journey, which began over 30 years ago, and has established the University as a leading tertiary education provider in Cyprus – in line with the enduring motto of the institution: “Excellence in Education”.

The University offers a diverse range of academic programmes of study, at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels (Bachelor, Master and PhD degrees). Intercollege remains an associate institution, complementing the University’s study offerings through its vocational and shorter duration programmes, and through a variety of joint programmes in partnership with UK universities.

Contact Info

University of Nicosia 46 Makedonitissas Ave., P.O. Box 24005 1700 Nicosia, Cyprus Tel. +357 22841500 Fax. +357 22357481

info@unic.ac.cy Visit Website

Cyprus University of Technology Contact Details

Cyprus University of Technology
31 Archbishop Kyprianos Str.
Limassol Savings Co-operative Bank Building
4th Floor, Office 33, 3036 Lemesos, Cyprus
P.O. Box 50329, 3603 Lemesos
Telephone:- +357 25 00 2500
Fax :- +357 25 00 2750

Cyprus International University Programs

Courses
Master Program in Computer Engineering (MSc)	Master Program in Interior Architecture (MA)
Master Program in Information Systems Engineering (MSc)	MBA
Master Program in Civil Engineering Programi (MSc)	PhD Program in Civil Engineering (PhD)
Master Program in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (MSc)	PhD Program in Computer Engineering (PhD)
Master Program in Environmental Engineering (MSc)	PhD Program in Environmental Engineering (PhD)
Master Program in Architecture (MA)	PhD Program in Architecture (PhD)
Master Program in Graphic Design (MA)	PhD Program in Business Administration (PhD)

Cyprus International University: Contact Details

Cyprus International University
Haspolat-Lefkosa
Tel: +90 392 671 1111
Fax: +90 392 671 1122

Cyprus residence visa requirements

Foreign citizens may make an application to obtain an Immigration Permit on the basis of one of the Categories referred to in Regulation 5 of the Aliens and Immigration Regulations of 1972. An immigration permit will not be granted to anybody unless the Immigration Control Board recommends to the Minister of Interior that such person belongs to one of the following Categories:

Category A:

Persons who intend to work as self employed in agriculture, cattle breeding, bird breeding or fish culture in the Republic of Cyprus, provided that they have in their possession adequate land or a permit to acquire same, they have fully and freely at their disposal capital of CY£250,000 and such an employment should not negatively affect the general economy of the Republic of Cyprus.

Category B:

Persons who intend to work as self employed in mining enterprises in the Republic of Cyprus, provided that they have in their possession a relative permit, they have fully and freely at their disposal capital of CY£200,000 and such an employment should not negatively affect the general economy of the Republic of Cyprus.

Category C:

Persons who intend to work as self employed in a trade or profession in the Republic of Cyprus, provided that they have in their possession a relative permit, they have fully and freely at their disposal capital of CY£150,000 and such an employment should not affect negatively the general economy of the Republic of Cyprus.

Category D:

Persons who intend to work as self employed in a profession or science in the Republic of Cyprus, provided that they have academic or professional qualifications, for which there is demand in Cyprus. Possession of adequate funds is also necessary.

Category E:

Persons who have been offered permanent employment in the Republic, which will not create undue local competition.

Category F:

Persons who possess and have fully and freely at their disposal a secured annual income, high enough to give them a decent living in Cyprus, without having to engage in any business, trade or profession. The annual income required should be at least CY£5,600 for a single applicant and moreover at least CY£2,700 for every dependent person, but the Immigration Control Board may demand additional amounts as necessary. Most applicants come under this Category, the majority of them being pensioners or retired persons.

For the granting of an immigration permit application is submitted on form M.67 to the Civil Registry and Migration Department directly or through the District Aliens and Immigration Branches of the Police. The application should be accompanied by the appropriate documents, depending on the Category for which it is submitted.

Applications for Category F which are the most usual should be accompanied by the original documents regarding the income of the applicants. Applicants who are abroad may submit an application directly to Cyprus, as stated above or through the local Consular Authorities of the Republic of Cyprus. The applications are examined by the Immigration Control Board which submits a relevant suggestion to the Minister of the Interior for a decision to be taken.

Study in Cyprus: Cyprus admission and transit restrictions

Entry regulations apply only to the areas controlled by the Government of the Republic of Cyprus.

Passport: Required, except for holders of:

• Laissez-Passer issued by the United Nations.
• Document issued to stateless persons and recognised refugees.
• Further to the above, citizens of the European Union countries, as well as of Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway may enter Cyprus with their national identity card provided there is a photograph.

The Government of the Republic of Cyprus refuses admission to:

1. Holders of "passports" issued illegally by the secessionist entity, the so-called "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" (TRNC)·
   Note:
   • The Government of the Republic of Cyprus is the only recognised Government on the island - member of the EU since 1.5.2004, as well as member of the UN and other International Organisations. As a result of the Turkish military presence and occupation, the Government of the Republic of Cyprus is not in a position to exercise control over the occupied areas of the Republic. The so-called "TRNC" has been condemned and declared as both illegal and invalid by the whole of the International Community through Security Council Resolutions 541/83 and 550/84. With the sole exception of Turkey, no state in the world or International Organisation recognises the secessionist entity.
   • Presently, it is possible for foreign tourists who visit the government-controlled area of the Republic of Cyprus, to cross to the occupied areas.
   • Staying in Greek Cypriot owned hotels in the occupied areas, which are being illegally exploited, would put you at great risk of possible legal action on the part of the owners.
   • Travellers entering the Republic of Cyprus via the illegal / closed airports and ports (i.e. all the airports and ports in the occupied areas), may still face the consequences of the Laws of the Republic. Therefore, you are urged to travel via the recognised ports of entry, so as to avoid any possible problems (provided that a visa has been granted to you). The legal ports of entry into the Republic of Cyprus are the airports of Larnaca and Paphos and the ports of Larnaca, Limassol, Latsi and Paphos, which are situated in the area under the effective control of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus. Any entry into the territory of the Republic of Cyprus via any other port or airport in the area of Cyprus in which the Government of the Republic does not exercise effective control (Turkish occupied area) is illegal.
2. For those intending to be employed in Cyprus, the issue of an employment permit by the Civil Archive and Migration Office is required and no visa is required in order to travel to Cyprus.