STUDY IN CYPRUS

Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea

It has a very high strategic importance. It forms the intersection of three continents; Europe, Middle East and Africa. Cyprus was British colony until 1960 when it got its independence. In the year 1974 Cyprus got divided into two separate states – the north part is called TRNC (Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus) and the south part called The Republic of Cyprus. The boundary separating the two sides is known as the “Green Line” it runs through Nicosia (Lefkosa) the capital of both North and South Cyprus. Nowadays there are five border crossings offering 24 hour unrestricted access for Cypriots and EU citizens to pass through North and South Cyprus.

Cyprus Facts

• Capital: Nicosia

• Population: 771,657

• Area: 9,251 Sq. Km

• Language: Greek, Turkish

• Religion: Greek Orthodox, Muslim, Maronite

• Continent: Europe

• Weather: April & Nov. winter but mild

Study in Cyprus For International Students

The international dimension of education is important in Cyprus where international students receive a quality education in a safe, friendly environment at an affordable cost. They, in turn, enrich the educational experience of our own students and bring an international dimension to our culture. Lifelong friendships and networks are formed between Cypriot and overseas students which later enhance the cultural and trade relationships between our countries. Cyprus can offer Higher Education of high quality standards and is able to facilitate students with the necessary knowledge and skills to work in a contemporary global marketplace. Pleasant Mediterranean climate and picturesque sandy beaches can only add to this once-in-a-lifetime experience of being a student in Cyprus. Success Educational Consultancy And Job Solution (SEJS) at Banepa -8  Kavre ,Nepal is helping Nepali students to choose right university or college at Cyprus and also for visa processing due to which they can make their dream true.

The number of students in Cyprus has increased rapidly over the last ten years. The following graph shows the number of Cypriot and foreign students in Cyprus and the number of Cypriot students studying abroad.

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1: Foreign students in Cyprus and Cypriot students in Cyprus and abroad
The following graph illustrates the number of foreign students by country of citizenship for the academic year 2011-2012.

Number of Foreign Students by Country of Citizenship

Higher Education In Cyprus :

At present, public and private universities operate in Cyprus.

Public Universities
1. The University of Cyprus
2. The Cyprus University of Technology
3. The Open University of Cyprus

Private Universities

1. European University – Cyprus
2. Frederick University – Cyprus
3. University of Nicosia – Cyprus
4. Neapolis University – Pafos
5. University of Central Lancashire – Cyprus

Public Higher Education Institutions

Higher education in Cyprus is also provided by a number of Public Higher Education Institutions, none of which has university status. The Mediterranean Institute of Management (MIM) which operates under the Ministry of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance offers academic postgraduate programmes of study in Business and Public Administration. The rest of the Public Institutions of Higher Education, offer vocational programmes of study with a duration ranging from one to three academic years. These programmes do not provide access to second cycle programmes. The apolyterion of Secondary Education or equivalent qualification, and entry exams is a prerequisite for access to the programmes offered by these Public Higher Education Institutions. Their programmes of study are considered as accredited. Following the legislation of The Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education and the Establishment and Operation of an Agency on Related Matters Laws, 2015 and 2016, the responsible Authority for the accreditation-validation of their programmes of study is The Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education.

Private Institutions of Higher Education:

Currently, 43 Private Institutions of Higher Education are registered with the Ministry of Education and Culture. Private Institutions of Higher Education do not have university status but they offer both academic and vocational programmes of study at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Their programmes of study are evaluated and accredited by The Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education.

Reasons for studying in Cyprus

• Quality education
• Safe, friendly environment at an affordable cost.
• English  mainly as the language of instruction
• Pleasant Mediterranean climate
• Location at the crossroad of  Europe, Asia and Africa
• Students can develop independence, maturity, an understanding of other cultures
• Preparation of students to work in today’s global marketplace.
• Studying in Cyprus is a once-in-a-lifetime experience

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