Introduction: Universities in Cyprus are very popular among residents and expats alike, so much so they attract foreign nationals to study in the country. Officially called the Republic of Cyprus is an island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea.
Cyprus is a place of sunny weather year round with long beach’s to relax and have fun in the day and an exciting night life which means fun never stops here. Along with fun the country also have very strong economy system and as they have entered European Union in 2004 and Euro Zone in 2008 the country has become one of the nations to share the common Euro currency.
Apparently, with effect from bologna process here, higher education institutes have attain quite a standard, Cyprus has no doubt few of the best ranking universities in the world. Any student coming here will not be disappointed.
Students interested in medical courses in Cyprus can look forward to high quality education and teaching standards that are at par with global standards. So much so the country is also becoming a place for medical tourism.
List of Universities in Cyprus
Name | Location | Name in Greek | Name in Turkish | Type |
Philips University[1] | Nicosia | Πανεπιστήμιο Philips | Philips Üniversitesi | Private |
University Of City Island | Famagusta | Πανεπιστήμιο Άντα Κεντ | Ada Kent Üniversitesi | Private |
Cyprus West University | Famagusta | Δυτικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου | Kıbrıs Batı Üniversitesi | Private |
UCLan Cyprus (branch campus of University of Central Lancashire) | Larnaka | Πανεπιστήμιο UCLan Κύπρου (UCLan Cyprus) | Orta Lancashire Üniversitesi/Kıbrıs | Private |
University of Cyprus | Nicosia | Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου (ΠΚ) | Kıbrıs Üniversitesi | National |
European Leadership University | Famagusta | Ευρωπαϊκό Πανεπιστήμιο Ηγεσίας | Avrupa Liderlik Üniversitesi | Private |
Eastern Mediterranean University | Famagusta | Ανατολικό Μεσόγειο Πανεπιστήμιο | Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi | State-trust-run |
Cyprus University of Technology | Limassol | Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου (ΤΕ.ΠΑ.Κ.) | Kıbrıs Teknoloji Üniversitesi | National |
Open University of Cyprus | Nicosia | Ανοικτό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου | Kıbrıs Açık Üniversitesi | National |
European University Cyprus | Nicosia | Ευρωπαϊκό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου | Kıbrıs Avrupa Üniversitesi | Private |
Frederick University | Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca | Πανεπιστήμιο Φρειδερίκου | Frederick Üniversitesi | Private |
University of Nicosia | Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca | Πανεπιστήμιο Λευκωσίας | Lefkoşa Üniversitesi | Private |
European University of Lefke | Lefka | Ευρωπαϊκό Πανεπιστήμιο Λεύκα | Lefke Avrupa Üniversitesi | State |
Neapolis University Paphos | Paphos | Πανεπιστήμιο Νεάπολις | Baf Neapolis Üniversitesi | Private |
American University of Cyprus | Nicosia | Αμερικανικό Πανεπιστήμιο της Κύπρου | Kıbrıs Amerikan Üniversitesi | Private |
Cyprus International University | Nicosia | Διεθνές Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου | Uluslarası Kıbrıs Üniversitesi | Private |
Near East University | Nicosia | Εγγύς Ανατολικό Πανεπιστήμιο | Yakın Doğu Üniversitesi | Private |
Girne American University | Kyrenia | Αμερικανικό Πανεπιστήμιο Girne | Girne Amerikan Üniversitesi | Private |
University of Kyrenia | Kyrenia | Πανεπιστήμιο Κερύνειας | Girne Üniversitesi | Private |
Cyprus Science University | Kyrenia | Πανεπιστήμιο Επιστημών Κύπρου | Kıbrıs İlim Üniversitesi | Private |
University of Mediterranean Karpasia | Karpasia | Μεσογειακό Πανεπιστήμιο Κάρπας | Akdeniz Karpaz Üniversitesi | Private |
Foreign university campuses in Cyprus
Name | Location in Cyprus | Country of origin |
Middle East Technical University | Morphou | TR |
Istanbul Technical University | Famagusta | TR |
Anadolu University | Nicosia | TR |
University of Central Lancashire | Pyla | UK |
University of the West of England | Larnaca | UK |
University of the West of Scotland | Nicosia | UK |
Private Institutions in Cyprus
· American College (Nicosia) |
· Aigaia School of Art and Design |
· Alexander College |
· Arte Music Academy |
· Atlantis College |
· Casa College |
· CBS – College of Business Studies Cyprus |
· CDA College |
· Church of Cyprus – School of Theology |
· City Unity College Nicosia |
· Cyprus Academy of Art |
· Cyprus College |
· Cyprus International Institute of Management |
· Cyprus School of Molecular Medicine |
· Frederick Institute of Technology |
· Freshart College of Arts |
· Global College |
· Institute of Professional Studies (IPS), UCLan Cyprus |
· Intercollege |
· InterNapa College (Ammochostos) |
· KES College |
· Larnaca College (Larnaka) |
· Ledra College |
· Mesoyios College (Lemesos) |
· M.K.C. City College Larnaca (Larnaka) |
· P.A. College (Larnaka) |
· Susini College |
· The CTL EuroCollege (Lemesos) |
· The Cyprus Institute |
· The Cyprus Institute of Marketing |
· The Limassol College – T.L.C. (Lemesos) |
· The Philips College |
· Vladimiros Kafkaridis School of Drama |
Universities in Cyprus Admission Process
The rules for admission are simple, selected a higher education program and then select a university best suited to your requirement and then you initiate the process of admission.
- First you need to visit the official website of the selected university and start the process of registration.
- If the website allows you to upload the form online than you can simply fill and upload the form and if not than you can send the completed documents to university office.
- Selection is done if the candidate has fulfilled the eligibility criteria and other formalities only then they will be given a letter of acceptance.
- You can submit the program fees after that.
Universities in Cyprus Eligibility Criteria
- High school certificate O and A level or equivalent
- Bachelor’s diploma
- Bachelor’s Transcript (A detailed list of courses taken)
- Scanned Passport Copy
- Optional: Most recent CV or Resume
- Optional: English score certificate (TOEFL, IELTS or a university’s proficiency test upon arrival)
Documents Required
- A valid Passport
- Photocopy of Passport
- Passport size photograph
- A duly signed application form
- Academic certificates
- Fund proof
- Police Clearance Certificate
- Health insurance coverage
- Statement of Purpose
- International community
Official Website: Cyprus Government Ministry of Education (MOE) official website
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