STUDY IN CYPRUS
WHY STUDY IN CYPRUS
Cyprus is located in the south of Turkey on an island in the Mediterranean Sea just after Sardinia, it is also close to Sicily. Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Cyprus is geographically located in Asia, but it is politically a European country and also a member of the EU. Universities in Cyprus have extremely low and affordable tuition fees. More than 63,000 university students from over 131 different countries are currently enrolled in twelve major universities in Cyprus. If you desire education with nice and conducive environment where you can also meet different people from different culture, then you should consider studying in Cyprus.
COST OF STUDYING IN CYPRUS
For international students, tuition fees differ depending on both the degree type (e.g. Bachelor and Masters). The tuition fee for international bachelor undergraduate students is below 3500Euros per annum except when the course of study is Pharmacy, which the annual cost is about 7000 Euros. The tuition fee of the Masters/PhD postgraduate programs is between 2000 and 2500 Euros which depends on the course of study.
COST OF LIVING IN CYPRUS
Unless you’re on a tour to visit the beaches or to take scuba diving lessons complimented with the great meals prepared for tourists interested in the aquatic life, you’ll spend a lot less than you would have spent studying in most cities in Europe.
Average the cost of living for international students is in-between €300-€650 monthly. Feeding is cheap, taxis charge fairly, and once you start acquainting with the locals, you’ll barely pay a dime for the nightlife.
Since 1951the rail network in Cyprus has not been functioning, buses are fairly expensive but readily available. Though people prefer to use the taxis because reliable routes can be limited, in Cyprus, groceries are cheaper when compared to their cost in the United Kingdom, especially when it involves meat and fresh fruits, restaurant meals are generally cheaper as well. Prices of things vary, and this depends mostly on the producer or the suppliers.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENT
The admission requirement for entry into an undergraduate programme of any study is a recognised High School Leaving Certificate. Some programmes may have additional requirements, the applicant must submit a certified copy of Higher Secondary School Certificate or the equivalent, demonstrating that he/she has suitably graduated from secondary school, and must arrange for other significant certified documents, such as:
• Higher Secondary School Certificate
• Higher Secondary Certificate
• Matriculation Examination Certificate
• Upper Secondary
• Secondary School
• High School or Senior High School Leaving Certificate
• General Certificates of Secondary Education (GCSE)
• Secondary Education Certificate
• Senior School Certificate
• WASSCE
• JAMB
• SAT
• WAEC
• NECO
For Undergraduate Studies
Students must be in possession of secondary school leaving certificate in order to qualify for admission into the bachelor’s degree programme in Cyprus tertiary education institutions.
Documents Required
• copy of Secondary School Certificate (scanned)
• copy international travel passport (scanned)
• A copy of proof of English Proficiency if any
• Full Transcript for transfer students
• passport-sized photograph (one)
For Master and PhD/Doctorate Studies
Students must hold a valid master’s degree for admission into the PhD programme and also an appropriate undergraduate degree for admission into the master’s degree.
Documents Required
• Copies of diplomas received from a tertiary institution or university (scanned).
• Graduate Program English Language Requirement (optional).
• An official transcript of all university-level courses taken in previous university.
• 6 by 5(cm) passport-sized photographs (two).
• Documentation of scores received for English and academic proficiency exams/tests. (if available)
• Photocopy of the student’s international travel passport.
Application Procedure for Higher Education Institutions
Language Requirements- Students are required to have a valid level of knowledge in either English or Greek language or both depending on the language of the academic programme.
• Copy of birth certificate
• Academic transcripts for masters & PhD students
• 6 by 5(cm) passport-sized photographs (two).
• Receipt of tuition payment.
• Greek language knowledge certificate (if any).
• A letter of Acceptance issued by the tertiary education institution.
• Curriculum vitae which must include your name, phone contact details, educational backgrounds, level of professional experience (if any), academic honours, awards and research publications (if any), leisure activities or hobbies, also references should be included.
• Collegeor school leaving certificate.
• Signed letter of recommendation from two or more reputable people.
• Financial stability evidence.
• PhD programme master thesis.
• Medical examination report which includes TB, X-Ray, and Hepatitis B etc. Also international students are required to tender a medical examination certificate or report of fitness to the tertiary education institution of interest.
• A brief not which includes the students’ goals and interests based on research or academic career.
• A research project proposal which will be done during the doctorate/PhD studies.
ACADEMIC INTAKE PERIOD
The academic year is divided into the Autumn Semester which runs from September to December, and the Spring Semester which lasts from January to April. Other university can have shorter sessions than this (autumn and spring semesters). New students can join either in the autumn or the spring semester to study regular or English language preparatory courses.
Application and documentation is scrutinized and if the student is found eligible for admittance into the study programme, a conditional offer letter is issued. Students who receive the offer letter are required to pay the required tuition fee to the relevant tertiary education institution/university.
Admission criteria vary depending on specific higher education institution requirements. Contact the respective tertiary education institution to know more about the application procedure.
After a student has accepted the final acceptance letter, he or she will be required to pay the tuition fees which would enable them to get a visa from the nearest Cyprus embassy.
Course Duration
Bachelors:
• 3 to 4 years
• Commence inevery two months
Masters:
• 1 to 2 years
• Commenceinevery two months
Course fee
• Undergraduate bachelor’s degree – £4,000-£6,000p.a
• Postgraduate Master’s Degree – £5,000-£6,000 appox.p.a
Accommodation (£)
• £1,500 – £2,000 p.a
Minimum Cost of Living (£):
• Average Total – £6,000 per annum
This guide is intended as a general guide only and the information it contains may change. Check if the information is correct by calling the office of The Orange Group.
List of Universities in Cyprus
1. Ledra college
2. Kasa High College
3. Alexander College
4. UCLAN University
5. College of Tourism and Hotel Management
6. KES College
7. Internapa College
8. CDA College
9. City Unity College
10. American University