Universities in Cyprus: Complete Information, List of universities, Eligibility, Fees and admission process

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.

  1. First you need to visit the official website of the selected university and start the process of registration.
  2. 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.
  3. Selection is done if the candidate has fulfilled the eligibility criteria and other formalities only then they will be given a letter of acceptance.
  4. 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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