Admission Requirements

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

  • Completed application form,
  • Higher/Secondary Certificate or equivalents (e.g. O/A’Level, WAEC/NECO),
  • 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
  • Fully completed and signed CIU Rules and Regulations document (which can be downloaded during the online application).

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
  • CV,
  • Fully completed and signed CIU Rules and Regulations document (which can be downloaded during the online application).
CIU International Master Programs Admission

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 CIU's English proficiency exam on campus following arrival,
  • Scanned copy of international passport
  • CV,
  • PhD research proposal,
  • Fully completed and signed CIU Rules and Regulations document (which can be downloaded during the online application).
CIU International PhD Programs Admission

ADMISSION PROCESS

1 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 above through the CIU application portal or via local representative offices.

2 Issuing Conditional Acceptance Letter (CAL)

If eligible, prospective students receive a Conditional Acceptance Letter (CAL) via e-mail you used in your application.

3 Initial minimum payment

The initial deposit payment, as stated on the CAL, must be transferred to the CIU bank account through online payment option or your local bank.

4 Acceptance Letter (AL)

After the deposit payment is made, prospective students will receive their Acceptance Letter (AL) via e-mail.

5 Apply for transit visa (if necessary)

With the AL, prospective students will be able to apply for their transit visa at the nearest Turkish Embassy (if necessary).

6 Share your flight details with us in order to arrange transportation from Ercan Airport

Prospective students book their flights to Ercan Airport, North Cyprus and inform the International Office of their flight details in order to organize their transportation to the CIU campus.

UNDERSTANDING THE APPLICATION PROCESS

You can apply to our programs online using the application portal.

International Office will contact you or your agent shortly after you complete your application.

CIU International Admission Process