UNIVERSITIES IN CYPRUS: TUITION FEES FOR RUSSIANS

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The Republic of Cyprus is a Mediterranean island state that is part of The EU and actively participating in the process of European integration. In the rating of the effectiveness of national education systems (Education Index), conducted by the Development Program UN (United Nations Development Program), Cyprus is included to 50 countries with the best indicator.

Higher education

At universities in Cyprus, each of which has European accreditation, teaching is based on the latest British education system.

Teaching in almost all universities is carried out in English. There are special courses for students with a weak knowledge of the language.

The main advantages of studying at universities in Cyprus:

Possession of a diploma recognized throughout the world;
Compared to other European countries, small tuition and housing fees;
Admission without exams;
Opportunity to continue your studies at European universities;
The right to work part-time while studying;
Additional study of languages in courses;
Possibility of job search within 1 year after graduation.

Features of universities in Cyprus

Applicants who have reached age can start the admission process 18 years or more.

Training starts at the beginning of September and consists of semesters:

Main autumn (September-January);
Spring (February-May);
Free - summer (June-July).

Christmas holidays last about 2 weeks.

The training system consists of credits European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Students choose whether to attend university during the summer semester.

Stages of university studies

The training programs provide for the following degrees:

Bachelor's degree;
Master's degree;
Doctorate.

The initial program lasts 4 years, after which the student can apply for a bachelor's degree.

The next step takes more 2 years. Upon completion of the course, the student is eligible to obtain a master's degree.

Students with a Master's degree have the right to apply for a doctorate. Education in Cyprus under this program lasts 3 years and ends with the defense of a dissertation, after which the title of Doctor of Science is awarded.

Conditions of admission

You can enter any of the universities in Cyprus without a preliminary examination. It is enough to provide certificates confirming proficiency in English.

These are:

List of documents

To enroll in a university in Cyprus, a foreign applicant must provide:

Completed secondary education document;
Transcript with a list of items and the number of hours;
Certificate confirming knowledge of the English language.

On a note! You can start the educational process starting from any semester. To do this, you need to present a package of documents for 2-3 weeks before class starts.

Study visa

To enter the republic, a Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian applicant must apply for a student visa.

After receiving an official invitation from the university, the applicant must submit the following documents to the Embassy of the country:

Statement;
A copy of your passport;
A document confirming the presence of a completed secondary education, and an insert with grades;
Receipt for payment of student and administrative fees (86 and 52 euros);
Certificate of no criminal record;
Medical certificate;
A letter from the bank of the country of residence (bank sponsorship letter) confirming the availability of the amount on the account sufficient for the student's education and residence;
Medical insurance.

Tuition fees in 2019

Both students from other countries and residents of the country must pay for tuition at the university. At the same time, the prices for training for 20-50% lower than in European universities, and are per year:

Undergraduate - from € 7,500;
Master - from 9,720 euros;
Doctorate - from 13,500 euros.

Payments to students

There is no possibility of free tuition at universities in Cyprus. Despite this, all students are entitled to apply for subsidiary payments under the Program of Technical Assistance to Foreign Countries (PTPS).

Payouts for participants in short programs are targeted for 2-8 weeks and are considering training in management courses and state economics. There is also the possibility of an internship at a government ministry or department.

The second type of payment is created for graduate students and offers, upon completion of the course, additional training in the specialty "management" for 1 year in one of the local institutes.

CIIM and its partners provide financial assistance on a competitive basis that can cover the cost of the entire training. In addition, there are partial grants from 870 to 3500 euros for students with a high level of academic performance.

Some universities for diligent and talented students can reduce their tuition fees by 30-50%.

Internship opportunities and participation in student exchange programs

All universities in Cyprus have partner universities in Europe, Turkey and the United States. Students can apply after their second year to continue their studies in these countries.

Also, student exchange programs are constantly running between universities in Cyprus, Great Britain and France. Their participants can go to study for free within 6-18 months to one of the universities in these countries.

To find a job, a university graduate is allowed to stay in the country for 1 year.

Accommodation and meals for students

PTPZS also actively assists visiting students in finding housing. In student dormitories (hostels) there is not enough space for everyone, so there are guest houses or rental apartments to choose from. On average, the cost of living in university or rental apartments is 250-300 euros per month.

The same amount will be needed for expenses related to small household purchases and meals. Educational literature is bypassed at 400-500 euros per year.

Family students from Russia can arrange a child in Russian-language preschool institutions and schools.

Work while studying

Non-EU students are not allowed to work for the first six months. Then you can earn money 20 hours per week during the training period and 38 hours a week - during holidays.

The best universities in the country

There are 7 universities located in Cyprus, 3 of which are public, 4 are commercial. Some have branches in other cities.

Name	Description	Location	Greek name	University type	Language of instruction	University website
University of Cyprus	Created in 1989. It has 5000 students. It is considered one of the most prestigious universities in the country. The university has 8 faculties and 11 research departments.	Nicosia	Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου (ΠΚ)	State	Greek Turkish English	www.ucy.ac.cy/el
Cyprus University of Technology	Founded in 2004. The number of students reaches 3000 people. There are 6 faculties.	Limassol	Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου (ΤΕ.ΠΑ.Κ)	State	Greek English	www.cut.ac.cy
Open University of Cyprus	Founded in 2002, a university with a free study schedule. It has 3 faculties and about 5000 students.	Nicosia	Ανοικτό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου	State	Greek English	www.ouc.ac.cy
University of Nicosia	It has been successfully operating for over 30 years. In 2002 he was accredited as a university. The number of students exceeds 11,000.	Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca	Πανεπιστήμιο Λευκωσίας	Private	Greek English	www.unic.ac.cy
University of Cyprus Frederica	Created in 2007 on the basis of the Institute of Technology.	Nicosia, Limassol	Πανεπιστήμιο Φρειδερίκου	Private	English Greek	www.frederick.ac.cy
European University of Cyprus	Has been working since 1961. Originally it existed as a college. In 2007 it became known as a university. It has over 4500 students.	Nicosia	Eυρωπαϊκό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου	Private	Greek English	www.euc.ac.cy
University of Neapolis	One of the leading universities in the country. Has been working since 2007.	Pathos	Πανεπιστήμιο Νεάπολις	Private	English Greek	www.nup.ac.cy

Reviews

Anya:“Cypriot universities have a great opportunity to study for free from six months to a year in England or France on an exchange program such as ERASMUS. It's great!"

lefkosha:“… With me on the stream, the footballer was promising. So he was provided with payment benefits, on the condition that he will play in the national team of the university. So, if you are an athlete, take a good discount. "

dima_ia:“I just recently received a State Grant of 2,500 euros. Almost the largest amount they give. But a lot, it turns out, depends on both academic performance and marital status. "

Katerina:“… I just fell short of the required number of points on the English test. I signed up for the training program. It seems like they should then help with admission to the second semester. "

Every year, the number of students who have come from other countries to universities in Cyprus is growing. This is due to the opportunity to study and live in a country with favorable climatic conditions, high quality education with low fees and the possibility of part-time work. In addition, the graduate has a whole year to look for a job if he wishes to stay in Cyprus.

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