Why Study In Cyprus?

Life in the country:
Cyprus is an exciting place as a choice of study with the warm weather that it offers. People from all over the world have found Cyprus to be a place good for tourism and business. It offers sports arenas in public places and several social and cultural groups for students to be part of while adapting to the lifestyle here.

Attitude and etiquette of the local people:
The country is home to the cultures of the Greeks and Turks. People here are quite friendly and usually socialize a lot. Rejecting certain things like food or gifts may give people a wrong impression of not having enough trust in them. It is expected for men to express a lot of respect towards women and be gentlemanly with small gestures such as getting the door for them and giving them a hand with their coats. Smoking in public places is not considered an offense. However, elders will not appreciate it if someone conversing with them has their hands on their hips or have their hats on.

Languages

The primary languages spoken in Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. The most popular foreign language here is none other than English. Cyprus has three other main minority languages, these are Armenian, Cypriot Arabic, and Kurbetcha.

Part-time and Post-study work opportunities:

Part-time and Post-study work opportunities:
Cyprus is an EU member with a prosperous economy for businesses and firms. It permits full-time students from third-country nationals to work part-time for a maximum of 20 hours each week. However, a work permit for postgraduates is quite difficult to attain. All graduates are expected to leave the country within two months after completing their studies. They will be allowed to re-enter only if they have been offered a contract at any firm in the country. Application processes for the work permits in Cyprus will be taken care of by the employers. The considered employee will have to complete another application process from his/her home country at the Embassy of Cyprus and submit all required documentation.

Routes to permanent settlement:
Citizenship and PR in Cyprus can be acquired through the Golden Visas. To get citizenship, applicants are required to buy real estate worth €2 mil. To get a PR, applicants are required to buy a property worth €300,000. This Golden Visa Program is the fastest way to receive citizenship in Cyprus within a period of only six months.

The application process for citizenship in Cyprus involves:

Entering Cyprus with a regular visa for entry
Submission of application to the Ministry of Inferior
A six-month residence permit will be issued to the applicant who will legally be allowed to travel in and out or staying in the country while the application is still being finalized.
After the finalization of the application, the Naturalization Certificate will be issued to the applicant.
Finally, applicants will be eligible to apply for a Cypriot passport and ID at the local office.

Major cities with varied course options

The major cities of the country offer several programs at the degree levels, including bachelor's, master's, diploma, and Ph.D. These are all available for foreign students to choose from. Undergraduate programs are usually eight semesters long, with two semesters per year. The most popularly pursued disciplines that Cyprus offers are business, medical, and engineering.

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Cyprus is a rapidly expanding educational destination. It offers high-quality education to all its students at a reasonable price within top-rated student facilities. The country has taken strides to increase funding and interest in research in high education educational institutes. It provides internationally recognized degrees and offers excellent learning facilities for students, including cultural, social, and sporting activities.

Choice of higher educational institutes:
Cyprus has a comprehensive secondary and higher education system. Around 25,000 students attend Cypriot universities, with international students accounting for at least one-third of them.

The higher education sector includes both public and private institutions and many private tertiary-level colleges. They offer a wide range of study programs ranging from business and medicine to computer science and tourism management.

Types of qualifications awarded:
The different types of qualifications awarded to students studying in the country include:

Certificate of one-year post-secondary studies
Certificate of two years post-secondary studies
Higher Education Diploma
Bachelor’s degree
Postgraduate Diploma
Master’s degree
Doctoral degree
Types of degrees:
Undergraduate degrees or Bachelor's degrees are typically completed in four years and are primarily taught in English. At the postgraduate level, there are the Master’s degree and the Doctoral degree. Master’s degrees take roughly 2 years to complete and can be studied both full and part-time. A four-year bachelor’s degree is required for admissions into such programs. Doctorate programs, on the other hand, last for up to three years and include a taught component and a dissertation.

Fee range in local currency:
Tuition fees for international students vary depending on the type of institution and the courses of study. For an undergraduate degree, the tuition fee is around €3000 to € 13000 per year. Postgraduate degree programs range from €5000 to €10,000 per year, except for medical courses which are highly-priced at €10,000 to €22,000 per year.

Employment opportunities after completion of degree:
International students are required to leave the country within sixty days of completing their degree. Those who have attained an employment contract, on the other hand, can re-enter Cyprus with a work permit. The employer initiates this work permit in the country by fulfilling the requirements of inviting the foreign employee under Cypriot law and then sending an invitation letter to the intended employee. Individuals can then apply for a work permit at the Cyprus Embassy in their home country and submit the necessary documents for approval. They will be issued a work permit once they have been approved, and they will then be able to apply for a temporary residence permit.

Merit-Based Scholarships for International Students at Cyprus Science University
Employment-based:

ECDC Training Fellowship Programme (EPIET & EUPHEM) for International Students, 2019
KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence Ph.D. Student Scholarships in Cyprus, 2018
Region-based:

Cyprus International University academic programs in Turkey
Academic Merit International Scholarship at Alexander College, Cyprus
EUC Academic Excellence Scholarships for EU and Cyprus Students, 2020
Cyprus Institute of Marketing KPMG funding for EU Students in Cyprus, 2019

Other information:
Neapolis programs for BSc in Civil Engineering for International Students in Cyprus, 2019
The Management Centre of the Mediterranean funding for Master’s Degree in North Cyprus
Cyprus International Institute of Management Scholarships
Dermadry Scholarship
Science and Law School Scholarship
Next Generation Scholarship
Mail check Scholarship
Damak Technical Education Foundation Scholarships
The Bellhops Moving Forward Scholarship
Gordon Signy Scholarship
RMLA Masters Scholarships
Jean Monnet Scholarships

The student visa in Cyprus has a lot to offer to international students as well as local students and has been very appealing due to the following reasons:

It does not require any bank statements
Most institutes do not require any proof of English proficiency such as IELTS or TOEFL
It is a well-affordable place to reside
It gives way for an education standard that is of high-quality
It opens the door to a safe and secured environment
Cyprus has a lot of must-go-to destinations to offer foreigners
Cyprus is a diverse place with an international community
Documentation:
The most commonly required documents to most universities in Cyprus are:

Passport photocopy that includes the page that displays the personal data and the two blank pages
Police certificate photocopy that includes the clearance data and criminal records of the previous year
Bank certificate photocopy that includes the letter showing full authority and availability of the required amount of money in the account issued by the sponsor
Photocopy of all academic documents
Four passport-sized photographs
IELTS/TOEFL certificates may be required by some institutes (it is uncommon for this to happen)
Qualitative Criteria:
Immigration permit holders are expected to get an ID card in Cyprus within 12 months from the issuance date of the Immigration Permit Certificate. Hence, applicants will have to bring the dependents to the country for their Biometrical details. To avoid cancellation of the Immigration Permit, all permit holders along with the dependents must enter the country at least once in two years.

Cyprus is known for being an affordable country with several attractive offers in Europe. The capital city, Nicosia, which lies at the borders of the two cultures here, is the most expensive place in the country. Cyprus usually charge very affordable prices for eating, utensils, transportations, and renting, but electricity and internet can be expected at higher rates. The average cost for rent in Cyprus ranges from €150 - €250 per month.

Average accommodation type:
Cyprus offers two types of accommodation – On-campus and Off-campus:

The on-campus type consists of single room studios at €300/month, single room apartments at €400/month, double room studios at €500/month, and double room apartments at €550/month. These accommodations are well-designed and planned for security, comfort, and modernization.
The off-campus type consists of private dormitories, rental apartments, flatshares, and homestays. The accommodations included here offer more privacy to students as well as more flexibility. Sharing apartments/flats is a good way to minimize expenses not only for rent but other requirements as well. This type of accommodation may sound more expensive but it is a great option for students as they will be in control of all the expenses, giving more room to adjust at any certain time to minimize expenses.