General Information for Undergraduate Admission
1. What qualifications do I need in order to be accepted at Cyprus College?
2. How do I apply to Cyprus College?
3. When can I apply for admission?
4. What happens after I submit the application form?
5. What standard of English is required?
6. Does Cyprus College award exemptions (transfer credits) for students with advanced standing?

Student Visa
1. Do I need a visa to enter Cyprus?
2. Who will meet me at the Airport?

Accommodation
1. Can Cyprus College help me with my accommodation?
2. How much does on-campus accommodation cost?
3. Can I live off-campus?

Cost 
1. How much will my studies cost?
2. When do I pay the tuition and fees?
3. How much should I budget for living expenses?

Scholarships/Financial Assistance
1. Can I get any financial assistance for my studies?

Advising and Counseling
1. Does the College have any programs to help me settle in?
2. Who do I turn to if I need help during the semester?

Affiliations with other Universities
1. Is Cyprus College affiliated to any other Universities?

Programs of Study
1. What are the programs of study at Cyprus College?
2. How long will it take me to complete my studies?

Accreditation

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION

1. What qualifications do I need in order to be accepted at Cyprus College?

The minimum criteria for entry is:

• High School Leaving Certificate/Diploma with a final average grade of 'C' or its equivalent. (Please go to Admission Procedure and Criteria for more details.)

2. How do I apply to Cyprus College?

You must submit the Cyprus College application form to the Office of Admissions,
P.O. Box 22006, 1516 Nicosia, Cyprus, with the following items:

• Application fee of €52.
• High school certificate and mark sheets translated in English and attested from (i) Awarding institution, or (ii) Ministry of Education or (iii) Examining Board.
• Original letter from the sponsor's bank confirming that the sponsor (father or mother) has sufficient funds to finance the student's fees and living expenses in Cyprus.
• Original letter of good conduct from the police authorities in the country of residence indicating a clear criminal record.
• Copy of a valid passport.
• Two passport size photographs.

Applications including all above requirements, that are received at least a month before the beginning of a semester will be processed for that semester; otherwise they will be processed for the following semester.

3. When can I apply for admission?

Cyprus College follows the semester system of education. The academic year runs for two semesters and one summer session and you can apply for entry into either one of the semesters or the summer session. More specifically the starting dates and duration of the semesters and the summer session are:

Semesters/Sessions	Dates
Spring Semester 2009	2 February - 29 May 2009
Summer Session 2009	9 June - 24 July 2009
Fall Semester 2009	28 September 2009 - 22 January 2010
Spring Semester 2010	1 February 2010 - 28 May 2010
Summer Session 2010	7 June 2010 - 25 July 2010

4. What happens after I submit the application form?

If you fulfill the admission criteria you will be sent an Acceptance Letter requesting you to submit the following:

• The estimated tuition for the first semester.
  The estimated tuition for the first semester of €2,500 will have to reach the Office of Admissions by August 31 if applying for the Fall Semester and by January 3 for the Spring Semester. Final adjustments to tuition fees will be done after a student registers at Cyprus College.
• An International Student Guarantee of  €350
  The International Student Guarantee will have to reach the Office of Admissions by September 13 if applying for the Fall Semester and by January 11 for the Spring Semester. The International Student Guarantee is fully refundable when you leave Cyprus College.

5. What standard of English is required?

English is not a criterion for admission to Cyprus College. All students will have to take the Cyprus College English Placement Test (EPT) in order to identify their level of English and be placed in the appropriate English class. Students who are weak in English will take intensive English courses in the first Semester. Students who have passed TOEFL with a minimum score of 550 (paper-based total) or 213 (computer-based total), English GCSE 'O' Level with 'C' or IELTS with 6.5 will be exempt from the EPT.

6. Does Cyprus College award exemptions (transfer credits) for students with advanced standing?

Cyprus College awards exemptions (transfer credits) from its programs of study under the following options: a) Students who have successfully completed courses at another university/college. b) Students who have successfully passed GCE 'A' Levels with passing grades, or other similar qualifications. (for more information go to transfer admissions)

STUDENT VISA

1. Do I need a visa to enter Cyprus?

Yes. All international students (except EU applicants) must have a visa before they enter Cyprus. Provided the student submits all the required papers together with his/her application form, the College will apply for the visa, which will be faxed to the student as soon as it has been issued. The student visa is normally issued within one month from the date all required papers have been submitted by the College to the local authorities, but usually no later than seven to ten days before the beginning of the Semester for which the student has applied.

International students from China, India, Iran, Pakistan, Sri-Lanka, Cameroon, Nigeria, Syria, and Bangladesh will need to apply for a student visa from the Cyprus Embassy/Consulate from their country of origin. (...More Information)

Arrival Checklist
When entering Cyprus all international students should also have the following with them and must be prepared to show them at Larnaca Airport:

• Cash in hand. Immigration Regulations state that you must declare a total amount of €5,100 in College receipts and cash, otherwise you may not be allowed to enter the country. Provided you have submitted the tuition fees for the first semester of €2,250, and the International Student Guarantee of €350, then you need to have with you at least €2,200 in cash to cover personal expenses (meal, books, accommodation, etc.)
• The receipts indicating payments to Cyprus College.
• Copy of acceptance letter from the Office of Admissions.
• A valid passport.
• Return air ticket to country of origin.
• A copy of the student visa (if applicable).

2. Who will meet me at the Airport?

If the Cyprus College Office of Admissions is notified in writing of the student's travel plans then College representatives will meet the student at the Airport.

ACCOMMODATION

1. Can Cyprus College help me with my accommodation?

Cyprus College offers a range of accommodation from Halls of Residence to Student Apartments. Living in Halls of Residence and Student Apartments is one of the best ways to get to know people when you first come to Nicosia.

• On Campus Residence Hall. The Residence Hall has fully furnished double and single rooms with en-suite shower, central heating and cleaning services. The Residence Hall has kitchen facilities, laundry room. Banking facilities are available on the ground floor of the Residence Hall. Students need only bring personal items such as pillows, sheets and a quilt.
• Wisdom & Harmony House Apartments. The Cyprus College private apartments are situated in quiet neighbourhoods just off the College campus. Located 900 meters away from campus, the two modern three-storey buildings have one and two bedroom apartments designed to provide privacy and independence to students. Each apartment has its own living and dining area, kitchen and bathroom, which are fully furnished with single beds, desks, book shelves, chest of drawers, wardrobes, dining table & chairs. The kitchen is equipped with a cooker, oven and refrigerator. All apartments have controlled heating and air conditioning units. The contract period for the Wisdom House Apartments is one year and the contract period for Harmony House is nine months.
  

2. How much does on-campus accommodation cost?

Housing Unit	Contract Duration	Cost €*	Cost US$*
Residence Hall
Single Room	9 months 10.5 months	3,229 3,762	3,690 4,300
Double Room	9 months 10.5 months	2,441 2,847	2,790 3,254
Wisdom House
One Bedroom Apartment	12 months	5,040	5,760
Two Bedroom Apartment	12 months	2,940	3,360
Harmony House
Two Bedroom Apartment (Type A)	9 months	2,599	2,970
Two Bedroom Apartment (Type B)	9 months	2,756	3,150

3. Can I live off-campus?

If you do not want to live in college accommodation you can apply to the Office of Student Affairs for listings of off-campus housing. Private accommodation can only be arranged when you are already in Cyprus. The cost of a furnished apartment can range from €450-€550 per month. You will need to sign a 12-month contract and in addition to the monthly rent there will be added charges for water, electricity and telephone expenses.

COST

1. How much will my studies cost?

The cost per academic year is based on the number of courses that you will register for each semester.

Diplomas (Διπλώματα) (Business, Computers etc)	7,950
Αισθητική (Aesthetics)	7,350
Γραμματειακές Σπουδές (Offices Administrator)	4,614
Ξενοδοχειακά (Higher Diploma)	4,272
Tuition / Fees	(EUR)
Application Fee	52
Registration Fee	26
Student Activity Fee	34
Technology Fee	18

2. When do I pay the tuition and fees?

You pay your tuition and fees for each Semester prior to the beginning of classes.

3. How much should I budget for living expenses?

In addition to tuition and fees, you must budget for living expenses such as the cost of accommodation, food, travel and books. It is estimated that a student should budget for an additional €4,250 to €5,000 for each academic year, but personal expenses will vary to each student's particular lifestyle.

SCHOLARSHIPS/FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

1. Can I get any financial assistance for my studies?

Cyprus College offers an extensive Financial Aid Program, which aims to provide financial assistance to students who need financial aid in order to begin or complete their studies at Cyprus College.    

It must be noted however, that Financial Aid Funds are provided by Cyprus College and are limited. Students and their families are expected to finance their education and Financial Aid should be considered only as supplementary assistance.

There are various schemes to help the student financially:

• Scholarships for new International Students. Cyprus College awards scholarships ranging from 10 to 20% on tuition to selected students with outstanding performance (B average and above) on their High School leaving certificate The percentage of scholarship given can be increased in the case of outstanding candidates. More details are available from the Cyprus College Office of Admissions.
• Academic Excellence Scholarships. Academic excellence scholarships are given at the end of each academic year, to the top 20 students, for academic achievement at Cyprus College as follows:

Scholarship Amount	Euro € (Approximately)
Highest GPA	1,750
Second highest GPA	1,575
Third highest GPA	1,400
For the next 5 GPAs	700
For the next 5 GPAs	525
For the next 7 GPAs	350

These scholarships are given in the form of tuition reduction only to those students who will register for the next academic year. Scholarships are based on the G.P.A. of the academic year and are awarded irrespective of financial need.

• Athletic Scholarships. Athletic scholarships are offered to students who participate in the intercollegiate sports teams of the college. The scholarships range from 5 to 50% of tuition and are based upon the participant’s level of performance.
• On-campus Work Programs. Cyprus College offers €17,000 annually in the form of part-time, on-campus jobs in the College's offices and departments. Students can work for a maximum of twenty hours a week and are compensated between US$500-US$1,500 per semester in the form of tuition waiver and/or wages. Available jobs are announced at the beginning of every semester and are posted on the main bulletin board of the College. According to the Immigration Regulations of Cyprus, holders of a student visa are not allowed to work off campus.

ADVISING AND COUNSELING

Does the College have any programs to help me settle in?

We feel it is very important that you are made to feel at home from the moment you arrive in Cyprus, that's why we arrange for you to participate in a number of College events before the beginning of each semester. The Orientation Program and various other social events and receptions are tailor-made to help the student learn more about College life and policies because it is important to us that our international students settle in as smoothly as possible. It is equally important for you to meet your fellow students, College staff and faculty so we arrange several social events such as the "Freshman Students' Welcome Party" and also organize day trips to places of local interest.

Who do I turn to if I need help during the semester?

Every student is assigned an academic advisor at the beginning of his or her studies. The advisor is there to help you choose your courses and advise you on the workload for each semester. In addition, highly competent and qualified personnel, who are trained in helping students sort out any emotional and personal problems, run the Personal Counseling Service. The service is offered in strict confidence.

AFFILIATIONS WITH OTHER UNIVERSITIES

Is Cyprus College affiliated to any other Universities?

• Cyprus College joins Laureate International Universities The cooperation between Cyprus College and the international higher education organization Laureate International Universities adds important new dimensions to the system of university education, and consequently to Cyprus and the wider region.

Laureate International Universities selected Cyprus College as a result of its continuous goal of academic upgrading, expansion and evolution into an International University of high academic standards. The realization of this cooperation puts higher education in Cyprus on a new path of development, contributing therefore to its earning an important place in the new Europe. This agreement further advances Cyprus College’s academic and research goals and transforms it into a university institution of the highest caliber. (learn more)

• Cyprus College is officially recognized by British, American and Canadian Universities. This means that Cyprus College students can transfer abroad at any time during their undergraduate studies to complete their Bachelor Degree without losing the credits that they earn here. Our students also have the option of completing their Bachelor's Degree at Cyprus College and begin graduate studies (Master's Degree) at any British or American University. (list of universities)
• Student Exchange Programs. Cyprus College has Student Exchange Programs with Arkansas State University, with the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh and with the State University of New York at Albany in the US. Both institutions accept all credits taken by students and students are charged tuition fees of their home institution.
• Master Degrees in cooperation with British Universities. Cyprus College offers the MBA degree in cooperation with the University of Sunderland in the UK, thus offering students the opportunity to earn an internationally recognized Master degree.
• Erasmus Programs Cyprus College participates in the Erasmus/Socrates Program which promotes student exchange programs among EU students. Erasmus is an EU funded program, which aims at improving the quality of higher education and strengthen its European dimension. It does this by encouraging transnational cooperation between universities, fostering the European mobility of students and teachers, and contributing to improved transparency and academic recognition of qualifications and studies throughout the European Union. Click here for more details about the Erasmus / Socrates Program

PROGRAMS OF STUDY

1. What are the programs of Study at Cyprus College?

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2. How long will it take me to complete my studies?

In general, three to four years for the Bachelor's degree, three years for the Higher Diploma, two years for the Diploma and one year for the Certificate. The Master degrees can take 18 to 24 months depending on the subjects you will register for every semester.

ACCREDITATION

The Programs of Study offered by Cyprus College are fully accredited and therefore recognized by the Cyprus Ministry of Education and Culture.