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Study in Cyprus
Republic of Cyprus (South) — EU member state, European qualifications
Overview
Why study in Cyprus?
The Republic of Cyprus (South Cyprus) is an EU member state offering English-taught degrees, a relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle and universities with large international communities. For universities in the north of the island, see North Cyprus.
- English-taught programmes across most subjects
- Affordable tuition with merit-based discounts
- Safe island lifestyle with a large international student community
- Straightforward admission requirements
Student life
Sunny island lifestyle with beaches, a large international student community, English widely spoken and a safe, relaxed environment.
Popular student cities
Popular courses
Costs
What it costs to study in Cyprus
Tuition fees
Approx. EUR 3,500 – 10,000 per year
Living costs
Approx. EUR 500 – 800 per month
Also budget for visa fees, health insurance, flights, accommodation deposits and your first month’s expenses. Your counsellor will prepare a full cost breakdown for your chosen university.
Requirements
Admission requirements
Academic
- Bachelor’s: Intermediate / FSc / A-Levels
- Master’s: recognised bachelor’s degree
- Merit discounts usually depend on your previous grades
English / language
IELTS 5.5–6.0 for bachelor’s and 6.0–6.5 for master’s (or PTE / TOEFL / Duolingo equivalents), depending on the university.
Documents for your application
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Valid passport
- English test result or accepted alternative
- Statement of purpose / motivation letter
- Updated CV
- Reference letters (programme dependent)
Student Visa
The Cyprus student visa process
Student entry and temporary residence permit
- 1
Receive your offer and pay the required deposit
- 2
University submits your entry permit application to the Civil Registry and Migration Department
- 3
Receive your entry permit / student visa approval
- 4
Travel to Cyprus
- 5
Complete medical tests and apply for your temporary residence permit
Typical visa documents
- Passport
- Offer letter and fee receipt
- Attested academic documents
- Bank statement
- Police clearance certificate
- Medical certificates
Work & Stay
Working during and after your studies
Part-time work while studying
Non-EU students may work limited part-time hours in specified sectors, subject to permission and current rules.
After graduation
Post-study stay options are limited and usually require an employer-sponsored work permit.
Universities
Universities in Cyprus
Examples of institutions students apply to — your counsellor will build a shortlist that fits your profile.
American College13 programs · €4,800 – €5,700
Nicosia. A long-established private college in central Nicosia (sister institution of the University of Nicosia) offering career-focused diplomas, bachelor's degrees and an MBA. Its strengths are business, hospitality, culinary arts, tourism and computing, with most programmes taught in English and three intakes per year.
- BA Culinary ArtsBachelor’s · €4,800 per yearApply →
- BBA Business Administration (Specialization: Accounting)Bachelor’s · €4,800 per yearApply →
- BBA Business Administration (Specialization: Management)Bachelor’s · €4,800 per yearApply →
- BSc Computer ScienceBachelor’s · €4,800 per yearApply →
- Hotel Management - Bachelor's DegreeBachelor’s · €4,800 per yearApply →
- Tourism Management - Bachelor's DegreeBachelor’s · €4,800 per yearApply →
- Business Administration - DiplomaDiploma · €4,800 per yearApply →
- Computer Science - DiplomaDiploma · €4,800 per yearApply →
- Culinary Arts - DiplomaDiploma · €4,800 per yearApply →
- Digital Marketing - DiplomaDiploma · €4,800 per yearApply →
- Hotel Management - DiplomaDiploma · €4,800 per yearApply →
- Tourism Management - DiplomaDiploma · €4,800 per yearApply →
- Master in Business Administration (MBA) - Management / Marketing / Hospitality Management / Human Resource ManagementMaster’s · €5,700 per yearApply →
American University of CyprusPrograms on request
Larnaca. A small private university in Larnaca following an American-style credit system, with faculties of Business Administration & Economics, Science & Technology, and Arts & Humanities. It offers bachelor's degrees in business, computing, design, law and psychology plus a handful of master's programmes, and runs an English-language foundation year.
Fees, requirements & compareEuropean University CyprusPrograms on request
Nicosia. Large private university in Nicosia and part of the Galileo Global Education network, best known internationally for its English-taught Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine degrees. It also offers English-taught business, computing, engineering and health programmes, plus many online master's degrees.
Fees, requirements & compareFrederick University31 programs
Nicosia. Private university with campuses in Nicosia and Limassol, known for engineering, maritime, business and design programmes. Several bachelor's, master's and PhD programmes are taught in English, while many health, education and social-science programmes are taught in Greek. Fees are charged per ECTS credit and are the same for all students.
- BA in Accounting and FinanceBachelor’s · €9,450 per yearApply →
- BA in Business AdministrationBachelor’s · €9,450 per yearApply →
- BA in Fashion and Image DesignBachelor’s · €8,970 per yearApply →
- BA in Interior DesignBachelor’s · €8,970 per yearApply →
- BA in Visual CommunicationBachelor’s · €8,970 per yearApply →
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB)Bachelor’s · €8,970 per yearApply →
- BSc in Automotive EngineeringBachelor’s · €9,600 per yearApply →
- BSc in Civil EngineeringBachelor’s · €9,600 per yearApply →
- BSc in Computer EngineeringBachelor’s · €9,600 per yearApply →
- BSc in Computer ScienceBachelor’s · €9,600 per yearApply →
- BSc in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s · €9,600 per yearApply →
- BSc in Maritime StudiesBachelor’s · €9,450 per yearApply →
- BSc in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s · €9,600 per yearApply →
- Diploma of Architect Engineer (Integrated Master)Bachelor’s · €9,600 per yearApply →
- PhD in ArchitectureDoctoral / PhD · €12,600Apply →
- PhD in Art and Design PracticesDoctoral / PhD · €12,600Apply →
- PhD in Civil EngineeringDoctoral / PhD · €12,600Apply →
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and InformaticsDoctoral / PhD · €12,600Apply →
- PhD in ManagementDoctoral / PhD · €12,600Apply →
- PhD in Mechanical EngineeringDoctoral / PhD · €12,600Apply →
- PhD in PharmacyDoctoral / PhD · €14,220Apply →
- LLM in Maritime Law and Shipping BusinessMaster’s · €9,000Apply →
- MA in Visual ArtsMaster’s · €9,000Apply →
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)Master’s · €9,000Apply →
- MSc in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s · €9,000Apply →
- MSc in Energy EngineeringMaster’s · €9,000Apply →
- MSc in International Trade and Shipping ManagementMaster’s · €9,000Apply →
- MSc in Manufacturing Engineering DesignMaster’s · €9,000Apply →
- MSc in Marine Engineering and ManagementMaster’s · €9,000Apply →
- MSc in Structural EngineeringMaster’s · €9,000Apply →
- MSc in Web and Smart SystemsMaster’s · €9,000Apply →
Neapolis University PafosPrograms on request
Pafos. Private university in Pafos on Cyprus's west coast, offering business, law, computing, engineering, architecture and real-estate programmes. Many programmes run in English or Greek, and some law degrees are awarded by the University of Reading (UK).
Fees, requirements & compareUniversity of Cyprus2 programs
Nicosia. Cyprus's leading public research university, located on a large campus in Aglantzia, Nicosia. Undergraduate teaching is overwhelmingly in Greek (Turkish in some cases), while a substantial and growing range of master's and PhD programmes is taught in English through the Graduate School.
- BA English StudiesBachelor’s · €6,834 per yearApply →
- MSc Precision Medicine in Clinical PracticeMaster’s · €5,125Apply →
University of Nicosia59 programs
Nicosia. The largest private university in Cyprus, based in Nicosia with a broad portfolio spanning business, engineering, law, health sciences, medicine and veterinary medicine. Most programmes for international students are taught in English and are priced per ECTS, with a large online/distance-learning arm alongside its campus programmes.
- BA Digital Communication and Mass MediaBachelor’s · €10,320 per yearApply →
- BA English Language and LiteratureBachelor’s · €10,320 per yearApply →
- BA Fine ArtBachelor’s · €10,320 per yearApply →
- BA Graphic and Digital DesignBachelor’s · €10,320 per yearApply →
- BA Interactive Media and AnimationBachelor’s · €10,320 per yearApply →
- BA Interior DesignBachelor’s · €10,320 per yearApply →
- BA Politics and Governance in the Era of Transformative TechnologiesBachelor’s · €10,320 per yearApply →
- BA Public Relations, Advertising and MarketingBachelor’s · €10,320 per yearApply →
- BAArch / MArch ArchitectureBachelor’s · €11,820 per yearApply →
- BBA Business AdministrationBachelor’s · €10,320 per yearApply →
- BBA Hospitality ManagementBachelor’s · €10,320 per yearApply →
- BBA Marketing ManagementBachelor’s · €10,320 per yearApply →
- BSc AccountingBachelor’s · €10,320 per yearApply →
- BSc Civil and Environmental EngineeringBachelor’s · €10,800 per yearApply →
- BSc Computer EngineeringBachelor’s · €10,800 per yearApply →
- BSc Computer ScienceBachelor’s · €10,800 per yearApply →
- BSc Data ScienceBachelor’s · €10,800 per yearApply →
- BSc Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s · €10,800 per yearApply →
- BSc Human BiologyBachelor’s · €11,700 per yearApply →
- BSc Management in the Energy, Oil & Gas BusinessBachelor’s · €10,320 per yearApply →
- BSc Management Information SystemsBachelor’s · €10,320 per yearApply →
- BSc Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s · €10,800 per yearApply →
- BSc NursingBachelor’s · €10,800 per yearApply →
- BSc Oil and Gas EngineeringBachelor’s · €10,500 per yearApply →
- BSc PsychologyBachelor’s · €10,320 per yearApply →
- BSc Science, Management and Politics in Global Health (International Joint Degree)Bachelor’s · €6,960 per yearApply →
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) - 6-year undergraduate entryBachelor’s · €24,000 per yearApply →
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) - graduate entryBachelor’s · €25,000 per yearApply →
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)Bachelor’s · €21,000 per yearApply →
- LLB LawBachelor’s · €11,700 per yearApply →
- MPharm Pharmacy (Integrated Master)Bachelor’s · €10,800 per yearApply →
- PhD Biological SciencesDoctoral / PhD · €15,480Apply →
- PhD Business AdministrationDoctoral / PhD · €15,480Apply →
- PhD Computer ScienceDoctoral / PhD · €15,480Apply →
- PhD Education SciencesDoctoral / PhD · €15,480Apply →
- PhD Electrical EngineeringDoctoral / PhD · €15,480Apply →
- PhD Exercise ScienceDoctoral / PhD · €15,480Apply →
- PhD International RelationsDoctoral / PhD · €15,480Apply →
- PhD LawDoctoral / PhD · €15,480Apply →
- PhD Media and CommunicationsDoctoral / PhD · €15,480Apply →
Scholarships
Scholarships for Cyprus
FAQs
Studying in Cyprus: your questions
What are the intakes for studying in Cyprus?
Main intakes are: September/October & February. We recommend starting your application 6–10 months before your chosen intake.
How much does it cost to study in Cyprus?
Typical tuition is Approx. EUR 3,500 – 10,000 per year. Living costs: Approx. EUR 500 – 800 per month.
Which student visa do I need for Cyprus?
You will need: Student entry and temporary residence permit. LeadX prepares your complete file and guides you through each step.
Can I work while studying in Cyprus?
Non-EU students may work limited part-time hours in specified sectors, subject to permission and current rules.
Can I stay in Cyprus after graduation?
Post-study stay options are limited and usually require an employer-sponsored work permit.
What English level do I need for Cyprus?
IELTS 5.5–6.0 for bachelor’s and 6.0–6.5 for master’s (or PTE / TOEFL / Duolingo equivalents), depending on the university.
Fees, intakes, work rights and visa rules are indicative and change regularly. Your LeadX counsellor will confirm the latest official requirements for your chosen university and programme.
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