Study in Cyprus

Offering high education standards surrounded by culture and tradition, Cyprus is the perfect place to continue your studies

The Cypriot education system

Both public and private universities operate in Cyprus.

The main public universities are:

• The University of Cyprus;
• The Open University of Cyprus;
• The Cyprus University of Technology.

The main private universities include:

• European University;
• Frederick University;
• Neapolis University;
• University of Nicosia.

Entry requirements

Each university has different entry requirements, regardless of whether it is public or private. Contact the institutions you are interested in to find out their entry requirements for the course you want to take.

The majority of institutions will accept UK qualifications, but some courses may require the student to speak either Greek or Turkish. However, there are some courses that give lectures in English.
 
You will also have to prove you can support yourself financially during your studies.

Course fees

Citizens of the European Union (EU) are entitled to attend university in Cyprus or any EU country. The same conditions apply to all EU citizens, whether a national of the country or not. This means that you are not required to pay higher course fees than students from Cyprus and may be able to get help with tuition fees.

Fees differ depending on the institution but on average you could expect to pay 5,000 euros for a Masters degree and anything from 4,000 to 6,500 euros for a PhD.

Funding to study in Cyprus

Grants and scholarships are available for EU students as they would be for Cypriot nationals. However, they are assigned based on individual circumstances and many require qualifying students to have lived in the country for at least two years.

Getting funding in Cyprus can be difficult, so try to arrange financial support for the course before you leave the UK.

Some institutions offer scholarships directly to new students on the basis of academic, financial or other criteria. For details, visit the institution's website.

Cypriot exchanges and placements

Students attending UK universities can take part in the EU's flagship educational exchange programme, Erasmus . The scheme offers work placements, study opportunities and language assistantships, which last from three months to one academic year.

Financial support is also available to selected Masters and Doctoral students through the Erasmus Mundus  initiative.

Your university must have a formal agreement with a partner university in another EU country. Check that your university is involved in the programme and offers it in your subject.

It isn't always necessary to speak the language of your host country and you can arrange intensive language courses before you go. Speak to the Erasmus coordinator at your university about available opportunities.

Student visas

As an EU citizen, you are permitted to live in any EU country while studying as long as you:

• are studying for more than three months;
• are enrolled at an approved university/other educational institution;
• have sufficient income (from any source) to live without needing income support;
• have comprehensive health insurance cover.

The documents you require to remain in Cyprus will depend on your length of stay and your nationality. Non-EU nationals usually always need a visa.

To find out whether you require a visa, contact the Cypriot embassy or consulate in your country, details of which can be found at Cypriot Embassies Worldwide .

Some countries also require you to register with the local authority after three months. Find out more at Europa - Rights, Conditions and Formalities .