Study in Cyprus

Other universities are

• Cyprus School of Molecular Medicine 
• European University Cyprus 
• Ctl Eurocollege 
• Mediterranean Institute for Scientific Research 
• Cyprus International Institute of Management 
• Karpas Mediterranean University
• Near East University
• Eastern Mediterranean University
• European University of Lefke

Requirements to study in Cyprus for international students

Universities in Cyprus accept international students in 2 main intakes September and February every year. Try to apply at least 3 to 6 months before your semester begins. For the university application, you will require some of the documents. Each university asks for different sets of documents depending upon the course. However, some of the common documents are:

• High school certificate O and A level or equivalent
• Scanned Passport Copy
• Bachelor's diploma (If applying for masters)
• Bachelor's Transcript (If applying for masters)
• Master's diploma (If applying for P.h.D Programs)
• Master's Transcript (If applying for P.h.D Programs)
• Thesis Proposal (If applying for P.h.D Programs)
• Letter of recommendation (if required)
• Statement of purpose (if required)
• Optional: Most recent CV or Resume
• Optional: English proficiency certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE)

Study in Cyprus cost

Higher education institutions in Cyprus have the rights to set their own tuition fees. On average, the tuition fee of a Bachelor degree can be around 3,400 to 8,000 Euro per year. A Master's degree has a tuition fee around 5,000 and 10,000 Euro per year.  

Tuition fees vary with the university and the course you choose. You will get exact information about study costs on the university website. Other than tuition fee, the Average the cost of living for international students should be between 300-650 Euro per month.

Study in Cyprus scholarship

The universities in Cyprus offer various scholarship schemes in favour of international students. Waivers in the tuition fee are also offered from 10 to 20%  who have exceptionally well academic record. This would be a great benefit for international students having a low budget. Here we have mentioned some of the scholarships schemes available in Cyprus :

• Cyprus International University scholarships 
• Academic Merit International Scholarship at Alexander College, Cyprus
• ECDC Training Fellowship Programme (EPIET & EUPHEM) for International Students
• CAORC Research Fellowships for the US and Foreign Nationals
• The Management Centre of the Mediterranean funding for Master’s Degree in North Cyprus
• Cyprus Institute Dean’s Distinguished Scholarship for Doctoral Studies
• Cyprus International Institute of Management Scholarships
• Cyprus International Institute Of Management Scholarships
• UCLan BSc Mathematics Scholarship At British University Of Cyprus
• PhD. Scholarships in Computational Sciences at Cyprus Institute
• PhD. Research Scholarship in 5G Communication Networks at UCLan Cyprus

Student visa for Cyprus

To enter Cyprus for attending your classes, you will require a student visa. However, check the conditions below:

• If you are from the EU and your study course is for less than 90 days, you don’t require a student visa.
• If you are not a citizen of a European Union member state or of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland (EFTA) you will need to take a student visa even though your study course is less than 90 days in Cyprus.

For visa application, you will require some important documents. These documents will be checked and verified for the approval of the visa. The document requirements are::

• A filled Cyprus student visa application form.
• A valid passport. It must be valid for at least 1 more year, starting from the date of entry in Cyprus. 
• 4 recent passport-sized pictures having a white background.
• Letter of admission from the Cyprus educational institution.
• Originals of past academic qualifications certificates.
• Proof you have sufficient funds to support yourself in Cyprus while studying. You can present your bank statements, a scholarship, or a letter of sponsorship.
• Proof of no criminal record from the police
• Travel health insurance.

Once you arrive in Cyprus on a student visa, you must apply for a Temporary Cyprus Residence Permit. It is the residence permit which allows you to legally live and study in Cyprus for over 90 days. You can visit Cyprus Migration Department for this permit.

Study and work in Cyprus

Yes, international students can work with a student visa while studying in Cyprus.  Also, note that you will be allowed to work only up to 20 hours per week. You will need to submit a work contract in the District Employment Office for approval. You may also be allowed to get a work permit for practical training during the vacations, but check with your university beforehand.