Study in CYPRUS
Study In CYPRUS
Cyprus stands at a cultural, linguistic, and historic crossroads between Europe and Asia. Its chief cities – the capital of Nicosia, Limassol, Famagusta, and Paphos – have absorbed the influence of generations of conquerors, pilgrims, and travelers.
Cyprus is a famous tourist spot and has visitors from all over the world. Bird watchers are drawn by the island’s diversity of migratory species and other vacationers.
Studying in Cyprus, you will receive a high-quality international education at an affordable cost. You will make friends from all over the world at whichever of the Cyprian universities you choose to attend.
THE CYPRIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM
Pre-primary education in Cyprus is available for children over the age of 3, it lasts for one year and is compulsory before entering primary school. The primary school then lasts for 6 years. At the age of 12, Cypriots enter secondary general education which gives a broad interdisciplinary education with a variety of extracurricular activities. This includes Gymnasia (lower secondary education) and Lykeio (upper secondary education) and lasts for six years.
Instead of the three years of Lykeio students may attend secondary technical and vocational education which will provide them with the knowledge and skills needed to go directly into working life or proceed to further studies.
HIGHER EDUCATION IN CYPRUS
Higher education in Cyprus is provided in both public and private institutions and the system is under constant development. The Department of Higher Tertiary Education (DAAE) in Cyprus has taken big measures to increase funding, research, and interest in higher education, and three state universities have been opened. Since Cyprus became a member of the EU in 2004 the role of higher education in the country has grown even bigger and opened its doors. As English is the language of instruction in many programs of higher education in Cyprus many abroad students find their education here.