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The University of Limassol faculty team of the\r\n \u00a0BSc in Computing and Business Technologies\u00a0<\/strong> Program includes:\r\nClick here \u2197<\/a>to learn more.<\/div>\r\nThe program is nationally accredited by CYQAA<\/a> and recognized by KYSATS<\/a>.<\/strong>"],"_1st_description":["field_63f38e95073e9"],"1st_section_image":[""],"_1st_section_image":["field_63f38ebf073ec"],"2nd_title":["Admissions Requirements"],"_2nd_title":["field_63f38ea5073ea"],"2nd_description":["
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  1. High school leaving certificate with a minimum grade of 15\/20 (for public schools) or 80 (for private schools) or three GCE A Level exams with grades ABB or International baccalaureate with a minimum of 32 points.<\/li>\r\n \t
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