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Studying in Cyprus
Close to home, English-taught and low cost
EuropeLow budget0 universitiesEnglish-taught bachelor'sPost-graduation work rights
Universities in North and South Cyprus teach in English. Programs recognised by YÖK exist and total costs are far below Europe's.
Who is it for?
- •Those with a limited budget who want English education
- •Those who want to stay close to Turkey
- •Those targeting dentistry and pharmacy
Watch out for
- •Always verify recognition on the YÖK list
- •Getting off the island costs money
Strong fields
Medicine & dentistryPharmacyBusinessArchitectureAviation
Education system
Degree lengthBachelor's 4 years; medicine 6
Grading4.00 GPA
Academic calendarSeptember and February intakes
Application system
PlatformDirect to the university
DocumentsHigh school diploma, Transcript, Language certificate or prep year
DeadlinesYear-round
Exam requirements
Academic examsNo exam requirement for most programs; ranking condition for medicine
EnglishThe school's proficiency exam or IELTS 5.5–6.0
Costs
Tuition3,000–9,000 $ / year
Living costs400–700 $ / month
Annual total8,000–17,000 $ per year
Scholarships
- •University 25%–100% scholarships
- •Athletic and merit scholarships
Visa & work rights
Student visaStudent residence permit
Working while studyingWith limited permission
After graduationDepends on a job offer
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