University of Cyprus
Nicosia Cyprus
Cyprus
 Mediterranean island country
 Official languages: Greek and Turkish
 Population: 1,120,489 (2011 est.)
 Moderate Climate w/ warm summers & mild winters
Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
The 1000 year old capital of Cyprus
is located in the heart of the island.
The city offers a mixture of ancient
sites as well as a highly developed
infrastructure with a modern look.
Nicosia
 Lefkoşa is the Turkish
name for Nicosia
 Centrally located so day
trips to other cities are easy!
 Capital Population: 240,000
(2009)
 Original city surrounded by
an ancient wall
 Transportation around the
city: Public transport, taxi
cab & walking
 Home to many ancient sites
and other exciting places to
visit
University of Cyprus
 Established in 1989
 First students admitted in 1992
 Student Population:
 4691 Undergraduate & 1549 Graduate
 Twenty One Departments
Basic Program
Requirements
 Good Knowledge of Greek or Turkish
 Departments of English French and Modern Language are taught
in English and French
 School of Modern Greek – aim to teach non-native speakers and
foreigners Greek
 Application must be submitted from April 1-30th of entrance year
 Submit to Academic Affairs and Student Welfare Services
 Visa is required for non-EU students
 Contact Cyprus Embassy/High Commission to see if any
additional documents are required
Program Requirements
 Different for each department
 Possible Departments / Programs of Study:
•English Studies
•French Studies & Modern Language
•Turkish & Middle Eastern Studies
•Biological Science
•Chemistry
•Computer Science
•Mathematics and Statistics
•Physics
•Education
•Law
•Psychology
•Social & Political Science
•Economics
•Public & Business Administration
•Engineering
•Architecture
•Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies
•Classics and Philosophy
•History and Archaeology
Required Documents
Send to the Academic Affairs and Student Welfare Office :
1. Passport sized photo
2. Attested copies of High School Leaving Certificate (Lower &
Higher Secondary) mark sheets and other qualifications
3. Attested copy of passport copy
 Valid for at least its intended course of study or for two years
4. Attested copy of the Police Clearance Certificate
 Valid for no more than 6 months
Required Documents Cont.
5. Attested copy of the Bank letter stating that the student's sponsor
has the financial ability to support his/her living tuitions and
repatriation expenses
 Valid for no more than 6 months
 Letter must clearly state the amount of €4000 & state relationship with
the sponsor

Sponsor may only be father/mother/self
6. Attested copies of the blood test report (HIV Syphilis Hepatitis B C)
and the chest X ray report (TB)
 Valid for 4 months
7. €85.43 visa fee
 Non-refundable application fee
If all are submitted to University by August they will submit to
the Migration Authorities for approval
Arrival Checklist
 Non-EU students must show the following at the
Immigration Authorities at Larnaca Airport:
1)
All above documents submitted during visa interview
2)
Original passport with original Entry Visa to Cyprus
3)
Cash and /or travelers´ checks for a minimum of €1600
4)
Open ticket valid for return to home country.
Accommodations:
 Apply for housing through the Housing Office in the
Academic Affairs and Student Welfare Service
 Limited spaces available
 Student Halls on Campus
 Some off campus private accommodations available
 Cost of Living is High
 Around €700 – €1000 per month including rent
Grading System
 Numerical and
 Ranges from 0 to 10 by increments of 0.5.
 Minimum passing grade is 5.0.
 Grade Point Average calculated on the basis of the average
grades for all courses
 Final GPA is recorded according to the following scheme:

"Excellent" (8.5 - 10) "Very Good" (6.5- 8.49) "Good" (5.0-6.49)
Helpful Websites
 International Undergraduates
 http://www.ucy.ac.cy/default.aspx?w=acafsw&l=enUS&p=UndergraduateOffice
 Postgraduate Students
 http://www.ucy.ac.cy/goto/acafsw/enUS/PostgraduateOffice.aspx
 Nicosia City Information
 http://www.nicosia.org.cy/english/greekhome.shtm
 Embassy of Cyprus
 http://www.cyprusembassy.net/home/
Fun Facts and Travel Tips
 Nicosia is one of the last
divided capitals in the world!
 Republic of Northern
Cyprus and the Greek
controlled South are divided
by the ‘Green Line’
 Commandaria, a red wine
considered one of the oldest
in the world, is made here.
 Check with your local
doctor to see if any
immunizations are needed
before you travel!
 Pack light cotton clothes for
summer months and warmer
clothes and rain gear for
winter time.
 Cyprus is known of
playground of the Gods.
 People drive of the left side
of the road!
 Has one of the lowest crime
rates in the world.