University of Cyprus

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University of Cyprus

• Nicosia Cyprus

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Cyprus

• Mediterranean island country
• Official languages Greek and Turkish
• Population 1,120,489 (2011 est.)
• Moderate Climate w/ warm summers mild winters

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Nicosia (Lefkosa)

• The 1000 year old capital of Cyprus is located in
  the heart of the island. The city offers a
  mixture of ancient sites as well as a highly
  developed infrastructure with a modern look.

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Nicosia

• Lefkosa is the Turkish name for Nicosia
• Capital Population 240,000 (2009)
• Transportation around the city Public transport,
  taxi cab walking

• Centrally located so day trips to other cities
  are easy!
• Original city surrounded by an ancient wall
• Home to many ancient sites and other exciting
  places to visit

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University of Cyprus

• Established in 1989
• First students admitted in 1992
• Student Population
• 4691 Undergraduate 1549 Graduate
• Twenty One Departments

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Basic Program Requirements

• Good Knowledge of Greek or Turkish
• Departments of English French and Modern Language
  are taught in English and French
• School of Modern Greek aim to teach non-native
  speakers and foreigners Greek
• Application must be submitted from April 1-30th
  of entrance year
• Submit to Academic Affairs and Student Welfare
  Services
• Visa is required for non-EU students
• Contact Cyprus Embassy/High Commission to see if
  any additional documents are required

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Program Requirements

• Different for each department
• Possible Departments / Programs of Study

• English Studies
• French Studies Modern Language
• Turkish Middle Eastern Studies
• Biological Science
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Physics
• Education
• Law

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Required Documents

• Send to the Academic Affairs and Student Welfare
  Office
• Passport sized photo
• Attested copies of High School Leaving
  Certificate (Lower Higher Secondary) mark
  sheets and other qualifications
• Attested copy of passport copy
• Valid for at least its intended course of study
  or for two years
• Attested copy of the Police Clearance Certificate
  
• Valid for no more than 6 months

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Required Documents Cont.

• Attested copy of the Bank letter stating that the
  student's sponsor has the financial ability to
  support his/her living tuitions and repatriation
  expenses
• Valid for no more than 6 months
• Letter must clearly state the amount of 4000
  state relationship with the sponsor
• Sponsor may only be father/mother/self
• Attested copies of the blood test report (HIV
  Syphilis Hepatitis B C) and the chest X ray
  report (TB)
• Valid for 4 months
• 7.   85.43 visa fee
• Non-refundable application fee
• If all are submitted to University by August they
  will submit to the Migration Authorities for
  approval

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Arrival Checklist

• Non-EU students must show the following at the
  Immigration Authorities at Larnaca Airport
• 1)    All above documents submitted during visa
  interview
• 2)    Original passport with original Entry Visa
  to Cyprus
• 3)    Cash and /or travelers checks for a
  minimum of 1600
• 4)    Open ticket valid for return to home
  country.

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Accommodations

• Apply for housing through the Housing Office in
  the Academic Affairs and Student Welfare Service
• Limited spaces available
• Student Halls on Campus
• Some off campus private accommodations available
• Cost of Living is High
• Around 700 1000 per month including rent

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Grading System

• Numerical and
• Ranges from 0 to 10 by increments of 0.5.
• Minimum passing grade is 5.0.
• Grade Point Average calculated on the basis of
  the average grades for all courses
• Final GPA is recorded according to the following
  scheme
• "Excellent" (8.5 - 10) "Very Good" (6.5- 8.49)
  "Good" (5.0-6.49)

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Helpful Websites

• International Undergraduates
• http//www.ucy.ac.cy/default.aspx?wacafswlen-US
  pUndergraduateOffice
• Postgraduate Students
• http//www.ucy.ac.cy/goto/acafsw/en-US/Postgraduat
  eOffice.aspx
• Nicosia City Information
• http//www.nicosia.org.cy/english/greekhome.shtm
• Embassy of Cyprus
• http//www.cyprusembassy.net/home/

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Fun Facts and Travel Tips

• Nicosia is one of the last divided capitals in
  the world!
• Republic of Northern Cyprus and the Greek
  controlled South are divided by the Green Line
• Commandaria, a red wine considered one of the
  oldest in the world, is made here.
• Check with your local doctor to see if any
  immunizations are needed before you travel!

• Pack light cotton clothes for summer months and
  warmer clothes and rain gear for winter time.
• Cyprus is known of playground of the Gods.
• People drive of the left side of the road!
• Has one of the lowest crime rates in the world.