University of Cyprus
Cyprus's leading public research university — lower tuition and living costs than Western Europe, with a small but growing Indian student community.
#525
QS World Rank 2027
#1
Ranked University in Cyprus
€5,000-8,500
Typical Annual Tuition
9-12 Months
Post-Study Job-Search Permit (Confirm at Application)
Why UCY
Why Indian students choose UCY
Cyprus's Leading Public University
The University of Cyprus is ranked #1 in the country and #525 in the QS World Rankings 2027.
Lower Costs Than Western Europe
Tuition and living costs both sit meaningfully below equivalent Western European destinations.
A Growing English-Taught Offering
An expanding catalogue of English-taught programs, especially in business, health sciences, and engineering.
A Small but Growing Indian Community
Cyprus has a small but reportedly growing Indian student community — an emerging, not yet crowded, destination.
An EU Member State
As an EU member, a Cypriot degree carries EU recognition — note that Cyprus is EU but not yet a full Schengen member, so factor that into travel planning.
Confirm Visa Details Directly
Post-study permit durations are cited differently across sources (9-12 months) — always confirm current terms with Cyprus's Civil Registry and Migration Department at application time.
Popular Programs
Top courses for Indian students
MSc Computer Science
Department of Computer Science
MBA
Department of Business and Public Administration
BSc Civil Engineering
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Investment
Fees at a glance
Indicative annual tuition fees for the 2027 intake.
| Program | Annual Fee | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MSc Computer Science | €6,500 | 2 years |
| MBA | €8,000 total | 1.5 years |
Fees are indicative for the 2027 intake and vary by program and specialisation. Confirm exact figures with your BNPS counsellor or the official university fee calculator.
Before You Apply
What you'll need
Every program has specific requirements, but most applications from India follow this checklist. Your BNPS counsellor will confirm exactly what applies to your chosen course.
Academic transcripts from your qualifying degree (minimum grade varies by program)
IELTS 6.0-6.5+ overall or equivalent TOEFL/PTE score (for English-taught programs)
Statement of Purpose / motivation letter
Two academic or professional letters of recommendation
Proof of funds for tuition and living costs (for national/Schengen visa purposes)
Funding Your Degree
Scholarships worth knowing about
Evagoras & Praxandros Scholarships
Partial tuition waiver
Academic Excellence Scholarship
Partial tuition waiver
Ready to Begin?
Your seat at UCYstarts with one conversation.
BNPS international has guided students to UCYfor years — from shortlisting the right program to visa approval. Let's talk about your profile.
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