Cyprus

Cyprus (both the Republic of Cyprus and Northern Cyprus) has become a popular lower-cost, English-medium study destination for South Asian students, particularly for business and health-sciences programmes, with a relatively straightforward visa process.

Universities in Cyprus

Nicosia

University of Cyprus

The Republic of Cyprus's flagship public university, based in Nicosia, particularly renowned for economics, engineering, and the sciences within the internationally-recognized (EU) part of the island. Located in Nicosia, Cyprus. International students: Not surfaced in this search pass. Admission requirements — Academic: Minimum 60% academic standing for a good chance of admission; high school diploma or equivalent with official transcripts required. English language: GENERAL: TOEFL 92 minimum, IELTS average 6.5 Acceptance rate: Not surfaced.

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Nicosia

European University Cyprus

A private university in Nicosia within the Republic of Cyprus, European University Cyprus is known for medicine, law, and business, with degrees recognized across the EU. Located in Nicosia, Cyprus. International students: Not surfaced in this search pass. Admission requirements — Academic: Not surfaced in this search pass; course-specific. English language: GENERAL: IELTS Academic 6.5+ or TOEFL iBT 79+ for both undergraduate and English-taught postgraduate programmes Acceptance rate: Not surfaced.

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Nicosia (Northern Cyprus)

Near East University

One of Northern Cyprus's largest universities, based in Nicosia, Near East University hosts one of the region's largest student housing systems, with approximately 5,500 beds, and draws a majority-international student body. Located in Nicosia (Northern Cyprus), Cyprus. International students: International students make up the majority of the student body (as of: reported 2024). Admission requirements — Academic: High school diploma or equivalent, academic certificates, transcript, and passport required. English language: GENERAL: TOEFL or IELTS 5.5, or a passing score on the university's own English proficiency test Acceptance rate: Not surfaced.

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Nicosia (Northern Cyprus)

Cyprus International University

A private university in Nicosia, Northern Cyprus, Cyprus International University (CIU) offers a broad range of English-medium programmes with relatively accessible admission standards. Located in Nicosia (Northern Cyprus), Cyprus. International students: Not surfaced in this search pass. Admission requirements — Academic: High school success certificate; copy of passport and birth certificate. English language: GENERAL: TOEFL 65 iBT or IELTS 5.5 Acceptance rate: Not surfaced.

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Limassol

Cyprus University of Technology

A public university in Limassol, within the Republic of Cyprus, Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) is particularly renowned for engineering, health sciences, and communication studies. Located in Limassol, Cyprus. International students: Not surfaced in this search pass. Admission requirements — Academic: Minimum 60% academic standing for a good chance of admission. English language: GENERAL: IELTS 6.0-6.5 or TOEFL 72+ Acceptance rate: Not surfaced.

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Famagusta (Northern Cyprus)

Eastern Mediterranean University

Based in Famagusta, Northern Cyprus, Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) is one of the most internationally diverse universities in the world, drawing students from more than 100 countries. Located in Famagusta (Northern Cyprus), Cyprus. International students: Ranked 4th in the world in 2024 with 74.8% international students, drawn from more than 100 countries (as of: 2024). Admission requirements — Academic: Not surfaced in this search pass; course-specific. English language: UNDERGRADUATE: No TOEFL/IELTS required at initial admission — a language proficiency test is taken after enrollment; GRADUATE: IELTS 6.0 minimum or TOEFL 66 minimum Acceptance rate: Not surfaced.

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Kyrenia (Northern Cyprus)

Girne American University

Based in Kyrenia (Girne), Northern Cyprus, Girne American University (GAU) is a private, US-style university with a large and diverse international student body. Located in Kyrenia (Northern Cyprus), Cyprus. International students: Over 18,000 students from 135 countries (as of: reported 2024). Admission requirements — Academic: Not surfaced in this search pass; course-specific. English language: UNDERGRADUATE: TOEFL 500 (paper)/173 (computer) or IELTS 6.0; POSTGRADUATE: IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 65, or a pass on the university's internal English exam Acceptance rate: Not surfaced.

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