Study in Cyprus

Studying in Turkish Cyprus is one of the topics that most concern students in the past years, as a result of the great scientific renaissance and the demand of foreign students to study from all over the world.

According to the latest statistics, the proportion of international students in Turkish Cypriot universities is more than a third of the total students, along with Low tuition expenses, high academic standards, excellent quality of education, strong worldwide reputation, world-class academic infrastructure and equipment, and uncomplicated admission requirements. are all factors that have attracted more students to study in Cyprus.

Turkey has worked in recent years to support the educational wheel at Northern Cyprus universities, increasing the educational funding provided to it and working to equip these universities with the best equipment and latest technology, It also provided its staff with the best Turkish and international academics and established cooperative relationships with international universities, allowing Turkish Cypriot universities to compete with European universities.

And to assure our students' future success and access to high-quality education in a comfortable study environment rich in knowledge, experiences, and accomplishments, we will explain everything and answer all inquiries regarding studying in Turkish Cyprus in this article.

What are the best universities to study in Turkish Cyprus?

Many universities in the Turkish Cypriot state are considered among the best in Turkey and the Middle East, and we will briefly discuss these universities with you dear student.

Bahçeşehir Cyprus University: It is an international university with several branches across the world, the most prominent of it which are in Istanbul, Germany, and the United States of America. It is also regarded as one of the most prominent universities in Turkish Cyprus, teaching the most essential engineering and managerial specialties.

Near East University: It is one of the oldest universities in Turkish Cyprus, where it was founded in 1988 in the center of the Cypriot capital and occupies advanced ranks in world university rankings, and has 20 colleges and teaches more than 218 programs for bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. degrees, and relies on the English and Turkish languages as an official teaching language, and it teaches the most important disciplines such as medicine and dentistry.

Eastern Mediterranean University: The university was established in 1979 to be one of the first universities to start the undergraduate and graduate programs stage, it has more than 25,000 students from all around the world, It is also dedicated to developing its educational curriculum and offering the finest possible learning environment for its students, and it has received several worldwide respect and recognition in many fields such as engineering, management, and postgraduate programs.

Health and Social Sciences, University of Cyprus: It is one of the most important universities that teach scientific and social fields. The university aspires to be a basic reference in solving and developing society’s challenges as well as providing the most significant health accomplishments that contribute to society's overall health, it also seeks to prepare the students through colleges and educational and research centers to be completely aware and responsible of the value of the individual and society.

Admission requirements for Northern Cyprus universities

Universities around the world require conditions for admission, and sometimes these conditions are difficult, but when it comes to Cyprus, the conditions for studying in Cyprus are not that difficult, as they do not require international exams or a high average in high school, where you can study in Cyprus engineering programs, administrative, and other programs if you have an average of more than 60%, and an average of more than 80% for medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy.

In terms of English language requirements in Cyprus universities, most Cypriot universities demand an IELTS certificate with an average of 6 for the bachelor's degree and the same for the master's level.

If this certificate is not available, the student must take an English language exam at the university before beginning his study, and if he does not pass, the student must study for an English preparatory year at the university.

Study cost in Northern Cyprus

In this section, we will answer one of the most commonly asked questions by students intending to continue their education in Cyprus: “how much does it cost to study in Turkish Cyprus”.

The cost of studying in Cyprus tends to vary according to the university and specialization, and the level of study, but the fees do not exceed 3,500 USD for an undergraduate bachelor's programs, except for medical and pharmacy programs, which cost more than 7,500 USD per year, and the cost of graduate studies ranges between 2,500 and 3,500 USD per year, and it may exceed that in some disciplines, such as in petroleum master program.

Studying fees in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus are among the lowest in the world, even though the quality of education in Cyprus is high, and it teaches all disciplines in English and has globally recognized certificates and educational academic staff at the highest level, which is what attracts students to Cyprus, as they receive higher education quality at the lowest cost.

The cost of living in Cyprus varies depending on the student and the different housing and residential areas, but in general, the student may need 300 to 400 euros per month or less, which is allotted for housing and food, and Cyprus is a good country in terms of living for the student.

Features of studying in Northern Cyprus

• The island's amazing geographical location in the Mediterranean, neighboring Turkey and Greece, with many wonderful tourist sites and beautiful scenery.

• Cyprus aims to develop its universities, providing them with the best educational staff, and developing the curricula and infrastructure of its universities.

• International educational quality is supplied by the use of cutting-edge technology and experienced teaching staff in the field of education.

• Universities of Cyprus provide an ideal environment for research, discovery, innovation, and learning through their advanced laboratories and research centers.

• Universities in Cyprus are concerned with developing the student's aspect and improving his discussion and communication skills and developing good habit-forming abilities.

• It provides its students the opportunity to study in another country as it is an important member of student exchange programs with the most important universities in the world.

• The Universities in Cyprus offer many grants and discounts on tuition fees for outstanding students.

Student life in Cyprus

Cyprus is one of the best places for students to study because the majority of the country's residents are international students from all over the world, providing the student with a wonderful study environment in which he learns about many cultures and makes many friends from various countries, and the costs of studying and living in Cyprus are reasonable. In general, it is not costly compared to its European and Arab neighbors, and the Turkish government provides many services for students in terms of transactions, housing, health insurance, and almost free transportation to and from the university.

Universities in Cyprus are among the most important institutions in the country, and they receive significant support from the Turkish government and businessmen to develop and raise them to international levels. Students in Cyprus enjoy a high status because the country's residents and employees respect international students and treat them well.

The student can also find part-time work by registering at the university's employment center; the student can work in banks, commercial centers, hotels, shops, restaurants, and cafes, and the university allows bachelor's degree students to work 10 hours per week, master's degree students 20 hours, and Ph.D. students 30 hours.

The most important majors available in Northern Cyprus universities

What distinguishes Cypriot universities is that they provide specializations that are only found in a limited number of universities throughout the world, except for the elite international universities, and the most significant of these specializations are:

Veterinary medicine: In Turkey, a veterinarian is one of the most in-demand positions, as the country's economy is heavily reliant on agriculture and animal husbandry, and Turkish society is known for its passion for caring for pets, for this reason, Cyprus' universities provide the most up-to-date capabilities in this subject, and veterinary medical education in Cyprus and Turkey is regarded as among the best in Europe.

At the level of Europe, the student studies this specialization for four years, and in the fifth year he takes tests for the basic subjects in the previous years, and if he succeeds, he receives a master's degree in veterinary medicine.

The student studies this specialty for four years, and in the fifth year he takes tests for the fundamental subjects in the previous years, and if he succeeds, he receives a master's degree in veterinary medicine.

Doctor Pharmacy (PharmD): The Turkish Cypriot universities are considered among of few universities in the world that teach this rare specialty, and have demonstrated their superiority in this field through research and studies provided to develop it and establish laboratories and research centers dedicated to it, the program lasts 5 years, and students must complete at least 6 months of training to order to graduate.

Petroleum engineering: Turkey is particularly interested in this field, especially before the year 2023, when Turkey will begin to explore oil on a larger scale, Therefore, it is interested in producing a generation of engineers capable of managing the next stage by offering proper educational cadres, providing the most up-to-date equipment and technologies, and training students in the largest petroleum businesses. This specialty is taught in English for four-year periods in Northern Cyprus at the leading universities, such as the Near East University and the Eastern Mediterranean University.

Clinical pharmacy: It is one of the most prominent specializations in Cyprus universities, where drugs are taught in detail, their effects on the body, side effects, chemical responses from human body systems, and ways to assist cells cope with the sickness are all covered in detail. The duration of this specialization's study is 6 years, including the university's training term.

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