Master’s Programs
- Bachelor’s Degree Diploma
- Bachelor’s Degree transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
- Evidence of English Language competence: TOEFL (65 IBT) or IELTS (5.5). Students without these documents will take the CIU English proficiency exam on campus following arrival.
- Scanned copy of international passport/birth certificate
- CV
- Fully completed and signed CIU Rules and Regulations document (which can be downloaded during the online application)
PhD programs
- A valid Bachelor’s Degree and transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
- A valid Master’s Degree and transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
- Evidence of English Language competence: TOEFL (65 IBT) or IELTS (5.5). Students without these documents will take the CIUs English proficiency exam on campus following arrival.
- Scanned copy of international passport/birth certificate
- CV
- PhD research proposal
- Fully completed and signed CIU Rules and Regulations document (which can be downloaded during the online application)
Evaluation of the application by CIU International Office
A prospective student applies to Cyprus International University by creating a profile using their e-mail address, filling in the online application form, and uploading the documents requested below through the application system or via our local representative offices.
Issuing Conditional Acceptance Letter
If eligible, prospective students receive a Conditional Acceptance Letter (CAL) via e-mail.
Initial minimum payment €1,500
The initial deposit payment of € 1500 (except Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry), as stated on the CAL, must be transferred to the CIU account through your local bank.
Unconditional Acceptance Letter (UAL)
After the deposit payment is made, prospective students receive their Unconditional Acceptance Letter (UAL) via e-mail.
Apply for transit visa (if necessary)
With the UAL, prospective students will be able to apply for their transit visa at the nearest Turkish Embassy (if necessary).
Share your flight details with us in order to arrange transportation for you from Ercan Airport
Prospective students who have booked their flights to Ercan Airport, North Cyprus, should inform the International Marketing Office of their flight details in order to organize their transportation to the CIU campus.
Understanding the Application Process
You can apply to our graduate programs online using the link below.
Institute of Graduate Studies and Research offers 52 master, 21 doctorate and 2 professional doctorate programs to graduate students.
Prospective students can directly apply to Graduate programs through the link below. Details should be filled in correctly and required documents listed on the last page of the application form should be uploaded.
APPLY ONLINE