Cyprus

Suppose, you have the possibility to study abroad. You will have to decide to which country
you want to go. To make the right choice you will have to do some research. When you are
interested in going to Cyprus, some helpful information is provided below.

The first thing to think about is whether there are proper possibilities to study. In Cyprus there
is a high level of education. From primary schools to universities, private and public. Examples
of universities are: the university of Nicosia and the European University of Cyprus. It is
important to consider that the official languages of Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. So there is a
big chance that they are teaching in Greek or Turkish at the universities. So that means you
would first have to study these languages, which might also be helpful for you communication
towards others.

Now, the second thing, how to get there? Of course you will go by plane. To see which
company fits best for you is to compare the prices.
KLM: 260 euros or above
Austrian: 428.46 euros or above
Tarom: 440.07 euros or above
Lot in combination with Lufthansa: 495.33 euros or
above
These planes depart from Schiphol in Amsterdam.
When you are close to Amsterdam you can easily
go there and otherwise you have to go by train.
This might be expensive and the price depends on
from which place youre coming from. You can also arrange that people, for example parents,
bring you to Schiphol, so you wont make any extra costs. When you want to go to Cyprus you
dont a visum but you need a health insurance. You should bring these, to travel and to go to
the university:
a completed application form;
an entry fee that can range from 25 to 50;
Four passport photos;
certified copies of your diplomas;
a photocopy of your passport that has been valid for at least one year after arrival in
Cyprus;
an original certificate of good conduct (not a photocopy). This certificate may not be
older than six months and must be prepared or you must provide an official translation
there in English.
Then you ask for a residence permit at the Migration Department. Here you have the following
documents:
proof of student;
proof that you have paid the tuition fees;
proof of your health insurance.

To live in Cyprus, you need work. The average salary is between 1152 euros. This is not that
much so you might bring your savings and watch out for the prices. Not every university has a
campus. To rent an apartment, depending on place and squared kilometers, it cost on average
between 330 euros and 600 euros. There are about 1750 hotels in Cyprus, so there are enough
possibilities to stay in a hotel. If you want to stay in a hotel, it will cost you between 40 and 200
euros. To make your way around Cyprus, you probably have to travel with the public transport.
You can go by taxi and by public transport. This will cost you in between 1.50 and 10 euros. On
average Cyprus is less expensive than the Netherlands. So you can easily make your living here.

Looking at the prices of studying, it differs per university. To all higher education institutions
in Cyprus you have to pay tuition. The tuition fees depends on the institution and the program.
If you are going to study abroad can often simply continue to receive student finance. You do
have to meet a number of conditions. You go abroad temporarily, you must remain at a Dutch
institution of higher education. Instance registered If you want to do a full study abroad more
requirements apply.
A study abroad can easily cost more than staying at home, even if you go to a country where
life is generally cheaper than in the Netherlands. Therefore it is useful to look for a scholarship.
Look of Cyprus Cultural Convention Scholarship offers to Dutch students. You can also search
for scholarships through the Beursopener Nuffic.