Academic entry requirements will vary between courses. Please check the individual course page and use the equivalency table below to work out the specific requirements for your course.
Undergraduate
Minimum entry requirement:
School leaving qualifications for both Greek-Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot students are not considered equivalent to GCE A-levels. However, similar to Greece, students taking the following qualifications may be considered according to the guidance given:
- Greek-Cypriot: Apolytirion
- Turkish-Cypriot: Devlet Lise Diplomasi or Lise Bitirme Diplomasi
Equivalencies
| A-level requirement | Apolytirion (Greek-Cypriot) equivalency |
|---|
| AAA | 18.5/20 |
| AAB | 18/20 |
| ABB | 18/20 |
| BBB | 17.5/20 |
| BBC | 17/20 |
| BCC | 17/20 |
| CCC | 16.5/20 |
| CCD | 15/20 from Apolytirion PanHellenics not required for IFA/IFB |
| EE | 10/20 |
For Turkish-Cypriot qualifications please see our Turkey country page
For standard requirements, GCSE equivalents will be met by passing relevant subjects in school leaving qualification (except English language, acceptance of which will be detailed below).
School leaving qualifications for both Greek-Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot students are not considered equivalent to GCE A-levels. However, similar to Greece, students taking the above qualifications may be considered according to the guidance given.
Minimum passing grade is Greek-Cypriot 10/20 and Turkish-Cypriot 5/10 or 2/5
Please check the individual course listing for the bachelor degree requirement and use the equivalency table below to work out your specific requirement.
If you do not meet our minimum undergraduate requirements you may still be able to apply for one of our foundation courses.
Postgraduate
Qualification equivalent to a UK bachelor degree:
Greek-Cypriot: Bachelor Degree/ Ptychio when studied at the following institutions:
- Ανοικτό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου (Open University of Cyprus)
- Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου (University of Cyprus)
- Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου (Cyprus University of Technology (CUT)
- Private providers must be accredited by the Ministry of Education and Culture
For Turkish-Cypriot: Lisans Diplomasi (post-2005), ranking and quality of institution is usually also considered, see Institution List.
Please check the individual course listing and use the equivalency table below to work out your specific requirement. If you do not meet our minimum requirements you may still be able to apply for one of our pre-master's courses.
Equivalencies
| Bachelor degree requirement | Bachelor Degree/ Ptychio (Greek-Cypriot) |
|---|
| 2.1 (for direct entry) | 7- 7.99 |
| 2.2 (for direct entry) | 6.0-6.99 |
| Pass guide (for a pre-master's course) | 5 |
For Turkish-Cypriot qualifications please see our Turkey country page
Minimum English language requirements
One of the following:
- IELTS 6.0-7.0, with 6.0 in reading and writing, and 5.5 in listening and speaking
- 17 in English language in Upper Secondary School (Lykeio) Leaving Certificate (Apolytirio)
- Pre-sessional University English
- We may be able to accept alternative qualifications as evidence of your English language skills.
Equivalent academic qualifications can be accepted and we are happy to consider applicants on a case by case basis. Please contact our admissions team if you wish to discuss your specific qualifications.
See also