Study PhD in Cyprus 2024/2025

Candidates who are EU-nationals can enter Cyprus as visitors. On arrival at the educational institution, they must submit a number of documents to the admission office of the educational institution - see under "How to make the application?".

International students from non-EU countries need a student visa before entering Cyprus. Student visas are issued only to full-time international students. A full-time student is one who takes a minimum of 12 credits in a semester.

You should apply in person at the Embassy / High Commission / Consulate of the Republic of Cyprus in your country of residence.

Non-EU students:

You will need to provide the following documents when applying for your student visa:

• A fully completed application form.
• An application fee of 15-30 Cyprus Pounds (non-refundable).
• Four (4) passport-size photographs.
• Attested (certified true) copies of the student's academic qualifications.
• Evidence of proficiency in English (if possible)
• A photocopy of their passport. The passport should be valid for at least one (1) year from the date of the student's arrival.

The Admission Office will communicate details about the interview dates and required documents to candidates in time for the interview.

During the visa interview at the Embassy/ High Commission/ Consulate of the Republic of Cyprus, the candidate must present:

• Original academic qualifications and their attested copies in English or in English translation. \
• Their passport, valid for at least one (1) year from the date of their arrival to Cyprus
• A recent certificate of good conduct issued by the police of the country of origin or residence.
• A recent financial guarantee issued by the student sponsor's

Students must report to the educational institution on the first working day after their arrival in order to register and proceed with the remaining formalities needed for the issue of a temporary residence permit.
International students should register with the District Police Alien Branch within seven days as from the day of arrival in Cyprus.

EU students: On arrival at the educational institution, they must submit to the admission office of the educational institution the following:

• A fully completed application form.
• An application fee of 15-30 Cyprus Pounds (non-refundable).
• Four (4) passport-size photographs.
• Attested (certified true) copies of the student's academic qualifications.
• Evidence of proficiency in English (if possible)
• A photocopy of their passport. The passport should be valid for at least one (1) year from the date of the student's arrival.
• A recent certificate of good conduct issued by the police of the country of origin or residence.

In addition to the above, candidates must pay the registration fee, the semester tuition fees, and register for subjects. Next, they must apply to the Migration Department for a temporary residence permit.

Your visa application may be rejected if you are not able to show proof of the required funds, or if you provide incorrect or incomplete documents.

Please note: The student visa is issued for a specific educational institution. In case of the foreign student deciding to change an educational institution, one must then obtain a new residence permit.