Study in Cyprus

A small, warm EU island where English is used in daily life and on almost every programme our students take. Check which Cyprus you are applying to: universities in the Republic of Cyprus issue EU-recognised degrees, while those in the north are not recognised by the EU and route their visas through Turkey. Limassol is the costly city; Nicosia and Larnaca are noticeably cheaper.

Language

Greek, English widely used

Currency

EUR (€)

Capital

Nicosia

International students

17,000

• Bachelor's: 4 years
• Master's: 1 to 2 years
• Grading: A to F on a 4.0 GPA

Most international students are at private universities and colleges. Confirm the exact programme is accredited by CYQAA, the national quality agency, because an unaccredited diploma is hard to use anywhere else in Europe.

Universities we place students in

What our students study here

Accommodation

€350 to 650

Food and groceries

€200 to 300

Transport

€20 to 60

Phone, internet, misc

€60 to 120

Summer electricity is the cost students forget. Air conditioning from June to September can double a shared flat's bill, so ask whether utilities are included before you sign.

What students usually do

• Hotels and restaurants
• Cafes and fast food
• Farm and packing work
• Petrol stations and car washes

Students may only work in sectors the Labour Department approves, and each job needs its own permission before the first shift. Work outside those sectors is treated as a visa breach.

Plan your budget as though you will earn nothing in the first two months. Finding a job takes longer than anyone expects, and a visa officer will not accept part-time income as proof of funds either.

When to start

Work backwards from the intake month. Applications close roughly three months before, and the visa takes another six to twelve weeks after that. For a September intake, the sensible starting point is about six months earlier.