ABOUT CYPRUS

Cyprus is one of the most beautiful islands of the world. It is situated in north-eastern corner of the Mediterranean Sea. This small country of Europe is also called meeting point of three continents, Europe, Asia and Africa. Cyprus is an ideal place to live in due to its natural landscapes, sunny and shining beaches, world’s cleanest air, and green forests. Cyprus is a safe country where crime rate is almost zero. Especially visitors and foreign students feel very safe with local people. Cypriots are very nice and kind people. They welcome the foreigners warmly. This small country consists of 9251 square km. its population is 1.18 million which is not bad as compare to its size. The nearest neighbor countries of Cyprus are Greek, Turkey, Israel, Lebanon, Syria and Egypt. Cyprus is also financial hub in area due to its geographical position. Especially its shipping industry is very strong. It has third largest fleet of merchant ships in the Europe. It is also world’s biggest ship management place. It maintains and served the large number of the fleets of the world. The service industry is another largest industry in the Cyprus. The service industry of Cyprus includes shipping, banking, tourism, management and real estate. The tourism industry is also very strong in Cyprus. There are lots of hotels and tourists resorts in Cyprus. The weather in Cyprus is very pleasant. Although some of summer season is hot but throughout all the year you can enjoy good weather. The fresh breeze of Cyprus is best for health. And the cleanest environment of Cyprus is also very attractive for tourists. Cyprus is very well educated and modern country. Nicosia the capital city of Cyprus is one of the beautiful and modern cities of the Europe. The economy of Cyprus is very strong. It is high income economy as per World Bank. Its GDP is US $ 19.32 Billion, and its per capita income is US $ 22,957. Cyprus currency name is Cypriot pound but Euro is used as currency in country. Cypriots are living very satisfactory financial life. The living standards of Cypriots are very high. Every citizen of Cyprus has easy access to all the basic necessities of the life.

LAND OF TOURISTS, CYPRUS

Yes, it is true, Cyprus is very popular among all tourists of the world. Its clean atmosphere, fresh breeze, clean water, natural sceneries, beautiful landscapes, sunny golden beaches, modern cities and beautiful people pulls the tourists from around the world every year. The government of Cyprus gives lots of facilities to tourists. There are lots of tourist resorts in Cyprus. PakStudyAbroad.com is sharing with you some of them.

  • Troodos Mountains
  • Petra tou Romiou, Kouklia
  • Tombs of the Kings, Paphos
  • Nissi Beach
  • Kykkos Monastery
  • Coral Bay
  • Kato Paphos Archaeological Park, Paphos
  • Kolossi Castle
  • Paphos Castle
  • Church of Saint Lazarus, Larnaca
  • Mount Olympus Mountain
  • Khirokitia Archaeological site, Choirokoitia
  • Limassol Castle
  • Hala Sultan Tekke Mosque
  • Cape Greco
  • Fasouri Watermania Water park, Tserkezoi
  • Cyprus Museum, Nicosia
  • Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark
  • Finikoudes Beach
  • Larnaca Salt Lake
  • Avakas Gorge, Pegeia
  • Saranta Kolones, Paphos
  • Fig Tree Bay, Protaras
  • Limassol Zoo
  • WaterWorld Themed Waterpark, Ayia Napa
  • Adonis Baths, Koili
  • House of Dionysos, Paphos
  • Konnos Beach
  • Larnaca Castle
  • Pierides Museum, Larnaca
  • Paphos Mosaics
  • Thalassa, Ayia Napa
  • Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia
  • Caledonia Waterfall
  • Millomeris Waterfalls
  • Pafos Zoo, Pegeia
  • Byzantine Museum, Nicosia
  • Camel Park, Mazotos
  • Agia Solomoni Catacomb, Paphos
  • Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios Mansion Museum, Nicosia

And many more. Go to Cyprus and be the part of most beautiful land of Europe in this summer.

STUDY IN CYPRUS FOR PAKISTANI/INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Cyprus is ideal place for students. The government of Cyprus give their complete attention to education sector. Higher education in Cyprus is totally based on top quality. The prestigious higher education institutions of Cyprus are serving the most important industries of the country and world, the service industry. Government of Cyprus is investing in education sector more to get more highly qualified expert and professionals in different fields. Due to government’s education policies Cyprus is called most educated place in the world. The literacy rate of Cyprus is almost 100 % which is rare in world. The higher education system of Cyprus totally designed on modern education techniques. Most of the prestigious universities of Cyprus are well ranked in the world. Higher education of Cyprus is based on European education standards. There is lots of international students are taking education in higher education institutions of Cyprus. Cyprus is very safe place for foreign students. International students have lots of opportunities to work with study in Cyprus. The local students and teacher are very helpful and cooperative with international students. They consider them guests and help them to be a part of their society. Some universities of Cyprus offer double degree programs to students in association with United Kingdom’s universities.

STUDY PROGRAMS IN CYPRUS FOR PAKISTANI/INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

The higher education institutions of Cyprus offer plenty of study programs to local and international students. Admission requirements of higher education institutions are vary from one institute to other institute and sometime it varies from course to course. PakStudyAbroad.com is providing you some general admission requirements for different study programs.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAM IN CYPRUS

Following are the general admission requirements for admission in bachelor’s degree program in Cyprus.

  • Original and attested copy of Metric and intermediate Certificates and result cards.
  • Passed University entrance exam (if required by university)
  • All transcripts issued by previous education institutions.
  • Application Form (correctly filled by candidate)
  • Grade in secondary education should be equal or above university’s merit.
  • Confirmation letter from bank of student’s parents / guardian that they have sufficient funds to bear all the study and living expenses of their child in Cyprus.
  • All documents and photocopies should be attested from ministry of education or ministry of foreign affairs of student’s country.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAM IN CYPRUS

Admission requirements for master’s degree program is vary from university to university. However, PakStudyAbroad.com is providing you some general admission requirements of higher education institution of Cyprus.

  • Bachelor’s degree with good CGPA
  • Pass entry / admission test (some universities required entry test).
  • All transcripts issued by previous education institutions.
  • Application Form (correctly filled by candidate).
  • Confirmation letter from bank of student’s parents / guardian that they have sufficient funds to bear all the study and living expenses of their child in Cyprus.
  • All documents and photocopies should be attested from ministry of education or ministry of foreign affairs of student’s country.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAM (PHD) IN CYPRUS

Following are the general admission requirements for admission in doctoral degree program in Netherlands.

  • Master’s degree with impressive CGPA
  • All transcripts issued by previous education institutions.
  • Language proficiency certificate in English language like TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System) etc.
  • Application Form (correctly filled by candidate)
  • Good research work in relevant field
  • An impressive thesis (should be defended at any public forum)
  • Confirmation letter from bank of student’s parents / guardian that they have sufficient funds to bear all the study and living expenses of their child in Cyprus.
  • All documents and photocopies should be attested from ministry of education or ministry of foreign affairs of student’s country.
These are general requirements, PakStudyAbroad.com advise you to go to official website of university to check exact admission requirements and deadline to submit application for admission.

 

TUITION FEES OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS OF CYPRUS

Fees of higher education institutions are pretty affordable as compare to other universities of Europe. The higher education institutions sets fee themselves. Fees of higher education institutions are set according to study program and study field. Non-EU students are charged more fees than local and EU students. Fees of different universities are different, however PakstudyAbroad.com is giving you estimated fees of universities of Cyprus. The fees for bachelor’s study program in different programs starting from 2600 $ per year. The fees of master’s degree program and doctoral degree program can be charged from 2000 $ to 2500 $ per year. Study in Cyprus for international students is pretty affordable. These fees are average and expected, students are advised to visit official website of university to get exact information about fees.

SCHOLARSHIPS IN CYPRUS FOR PAKISTANI STUDENTS

There are lots of scholarships are waiting for Pakistani / non-EU students. The higher education institutions of cypurs offer different types of scholarships to students. These scholarships may cover 50% of the tuition fee or complete tuition fee. These scholarships are given on need base, merit base or sports base to desired students. If you consider yourself eligible for scholarship for one of above mentioned type of scholarship then you can apply for one of those. PakStudyAbroad.com advises you to visit official website of university to get information about scholarships.

COST OF LIVING IN CYPRUS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

The cost of living in Cyprus is average for students, not too expensive and not too economical. The living expense in big cities are always more in entire world so that in Cyprus. Accommodation rent is main part of living expenses.After accommodation you have to spend on food, travelling in the city, books, stationary, study material, personal maintenance, clothing, entertainment etc. You may require 150 $ per year to live in student cities of Cyprus. And one thing more, cost of living depends on your living habits and style.

ACCOMMODATION FOR STUDENTS IN CYPRUS

There are different residence options in Cyprus for students like other student cities of the world. Students can live in hall of residence / hostel or rent their own residence or search some local family to live with as paying guest. Student can choose residence as per their financial condition and comfort level. Hall of residence is most economical option in many countries, so that in Cyprus. Most of the hall of residence is situated near campus. If you can’t find place in hall of residence or you don’t want to live in hall of residence for any reason then you can rent your own flat or apartment. If you can’t afford the rent of flat or apartment then you can share it with other students. Most of students live on sharing basis in student cities. Rent of flat or apartment is charged as per physical conditions of property and location.Living with local family as paying guest is also a good idea. It can save your money and time. Normally local families give furnished room, food and laundry to students. So you can save your time and money to live with them as paying guest. The time you may spend in cooking and laundry can be given to study to make grades better.

Study in one of the beautiful place of the world is enough to study abroad in Cyprus. Peaceful environment, fresh air, clean environment, beautiful places, colourful culture, interesting traditions, sunny golden beaches, natural landscapes, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, beautiful kind people and above all quality education in reasonable tuition fee are the main reasons to study abroad in Cyprus. If you want to get high quality education in low budget then Cyprus is only place for you. Cost of living is low in Cyprus as compare to other European countries. And study in Cyprus cost is also affordable. Cyprus student visa fees is also very less. The only drawback Pakistani and non-EU students are not allowed to work in Cyprus which means you must have enough funds in your pocket during your stay in Cyprus.