Study in Cyprus Colleges and Universities
Cyprus has a highly developed system of primary and secondary education offering both public and private education. The high quality of instruction can be attributed to a large extent to the above-average competence of the teachers but also to the fact that nearly 7% of the GDP is spent on education which makes Cyprus one of the top three spenders of education in the EU along with Denmark and Sweden.
The country
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Cyprus, is the 3rd largest Mediterranean island - covering 9,251 square kilometers, 240 km from west to east and 96 km from north to south - with a population of approximately 800,000. Being at the cross-roads of three continents - Europe, Asia and Africa - it has one of the oldest histories of the world, dating back 9000 years. Its strategic position, its wealth in forests and mineral deposits, as well as its skilled craftsmen, made it the prized possession of the powers of the day. Cultural influences came from all directions - all major regional civilizations left their mark on the island, contributing to the development of a very rich and diverse cultural heritage with less than 1% crime rate.
Cyprus officially the Republic of Cyprus(also known as "Greek Cyprus") is an island located in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, in east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria, Lebanon, Northwest of Israel and north of Egypt. Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and the Republic of Cyprus is a member state of the European Union.However, the Republic of Cyprus is de facto partitioned into two main parts; the area under the effective control of the Republic, comprising about 59% of the island's area, and the Turkish-controlled area in the north, calling itself the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and recognised only by Turkey, covering about 36% of the island's area.
The Cypriot economy has diversified and become prosperous in recent years, although in 2012 it became affected by the Eurozone financial and banking crisis. According to the latest International Monetary Fund estimates, its per capita GD at $28,381 is just above the average of the European Union. Cyprus has been sought as a base for several offshore businesses for its highly developed infrastructure. Tourism, financial services, and shipping are significant parts of the economy. Economic policy of the Cyprus government has focused on meeting the criteria for admission to the European Union. The Cypriot government adopted the euro as the national currency on 1 January 2008, though Cyprus Pound is still used in the country.
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For postgraduate courses, a 4-year bachelor degree is required. The proof of English proficiency (in the form of an internationally recognized Eng. language test like IELTS or TOEFL etc. may be an additional requirement, depending upon the institution, though not a "MUST" requirement in all cases.

When to apply

Most of the Cypriot education institutions have two intakes in a year; January & September. However, English language / foundation courses have four intakes in a year. The whole process of admission + visa, can take from 12 to 16 weeks. Therefore the students are advised to apply well in advance of their course commencement date.

Visa

Every international student should be in possession of the relevant permit issued by the Civil Archive and Migration Department. The student visa is issued for a specific educational institution. In case of the foreign student deciding to change an educational institution, one must then obtain a new residence permit.International students from non EU countries need a student visa for entry to Cyprus. Student visas are issued only to full-time international students. A full-time student is one who takes a minimum of 12 credits in a semester.
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Student visas can be issued either by an Embassy/ High Commission/ Consulate of the Republic of Cyprus in the candidate's home country or by the Migration Department in Cyprus. Normally, foreign students from non EU countries are not allowed to work during their study in Cyprus. Exceptions are made by the Government of the Republic of Cyprus for certain courses for which working permits may be issued to enable practical training during the summer vacations. For visa details, click here.
​What to study
Cyprus does not offer a very wide range of course to choose from like Australia and UK. However, it does offer the most popular subjects to international students like business studies computer studies etc. However, the tourism industry is one of the most established industries of the countries, "Travel & Tourism" and "Hotel Management" are the most popular courses and the specialization of Cypriot education industry.

Where to study

There are 4 public and 5 private universities in Cyprus. However not all universities accept international students. In fact, most of the students go to the private colleges in Cyprus. There are around 32 private colleges (including their campuses) which offer Tertiary Education to international students and where most of the international students prefer to go.


The cost

One year tuition fee ranges from € 3,500 to € 6,500 on average, depending upon your selected course and institution. The cost of living in off campus living for 12 months generally ranges from € 3,000 to € 5,000 on average.

Admission requirements
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For undergraduate courses, a High School Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification of 12 years of Schooling (Students who do not fulfil the criteria for General Academic Admission but who show potential for educational progress may be accepted on Special Academic Admission. These students who are expected to achieve a satisfactory Grade Point Average by the end of their first year. Usually colleges have also offer "foundation courses").


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