Cyprus
ABOUT CYPRUS
- An island country in the eastern Mediterranean
- Cyprus is the third largest and third most populous island in the Mediterranean
- Continent: Europe
- Capital: Nicosia
- Area: 9,251 km2
- As per 2013 estimate Cyprus have a population of 1,141,166 Official languages: Turkish, Greek
Climate
- Cyprus has a subtropical climate – Mediterranean part of the island with very mild winters (on the coast) and warm to hot summers.
- Snow is possible only in the Troodos Mountains in the central part of island.
- Rain occurs mainly in winter, with summer being generally dry. Has one of the warmest climates in the Mediterranean part of the European Union.
- The average annual temperature on the coast is around 24 °C during the day and 14 °C at night.
- summers beginning in April with average temperatures of 21–23 °C during the day 11–13 °C at night, and ending in November with average temperatures of 22–23 °C during the day and 12–14 °C at night.
Scholarships and Financial aid for International Students in Cyprus
- The objective of the Financial Aid Program at universities/colleges of Cyprus is to provide financial assistance to students who need aid in order to begin or complete their studies in Cyprus. Need Grants are awarded to students and are based mainly on substantial financial need, regardless of academic performance. The amount of the grant provided depends upon the student’s need for assistance, but grants usually amount to less than one third of the tuition and fees of the semester. Students interested in this type of grant must complete the “Financial Aid Application Form” and submit it to the respective department of universities/colleges.
- It must be noted, however, that the funds for Financial Aid are provided by universities/colleges and are limited. Students and their families are expected to finance their education and Financial Aid should be considered only as supplemental assistance.
- Living Cost for International Students in Cyprus Off-Campus Accommodation
- The private apartments are generally situated in quiet neighbourhoods just off the universities/colleges. The buildings mostly have one and two bedroom apartments designed to provide privacy and independence to students. Each apartment has its own living and dining area, kitchen and bathroom, which are fully furnished with single beds, desks, book shelves, chest of drawers, wardrobes, dining table & chairs. The kitchen is equipped with a cooker, oven and a refrigerator. All apartments have controlled heating and air conditioning units.Cost of living in off campus living for 12 months generally ranges from $ 3,000 to $ 5,000.
Private Accommodation
- If you do not want to live in the universities/colleges housing units you can apply to the Office of Student Affairs for listings of houses located in nearby areas. Such housing can only be arranged when you will already be in Cyprus. The cost of a furnished apartment can range from $400 to &500 per month. You will need to sign a 12-month contract and in addition to the monthly rent there will be added charges for water, electricity and telephone expenses.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Students, who wish to study in Cyprus, must meet the points as mentioned below- Have an adequate knowledge of English.
- Have met the minimum entry requirements for your intended degree.
- Complete all relevant sections of the application form.
- Have all supporting documents ready for your application. Application cannot be processed unless all sections of the application form are answered and all supporting documentation is provided.
- (Note: Students not having adequate English knowledge will be granted by free intensive English course for one month.)
The following is the admission procedure followed for International students to any of the courses conducted by the University:
- Submission of filled up official application form accompanied by:
- A copy of his/her passport.
- Two passport sized photographs.
- After scrutiny of student's application and transcripts, if the student is found eligible for admission to the course, he/she will be issued a letter of conditional offer after which the student will have to make payment of tuition fee into the university account.
- Student should pay either in cash or use bank transfer. Following transfer of Tuition fee, students will be issued Final Acceptance Letter which would enable the student to obtain Visas from the closest Turkish /Cyprus Embassy/Mission in his/her home country.
- (Note: Citizens of those countries which can get entry visa from all Cyprus checkpoints / borders get a tourist visa (21 days to 4 months) on their own initiative and arrive in Cyprus. Later on, they complete processing of all necessary documents at the university, after which university assists them to get student visa).
- Only after the issue of a Student Visa, the student will be given final admission to the course of his/her choice, provided a seat in that particular course is available at that point of time. An International student will have to undergo a medical checkup at his/her own cost.He/she will be required to submit a report of this medical examination/certification to the University. Final admission of International students is subject to medical check-up clearance.
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Supplementary:
- If, at any later stage, the student is found not eligible for admission due to any strong reason, his/her admission will be cancelled.
- An International student is required to submit an application form in a given format to the International Students' Office of the University.
- All the fees paid to the University are non-refundable.
- Note: The admissions would be finalized only after issue of:
- Final acceptance letter.
- Original academic transcripts, degrees etc Copy of passport with Student Visa.
- Complete payment of first semester and the application fee.
- Medical check-up clearance.
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- University of Cyprus
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