Programs in Cyprus

THE CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY was established in 1997.  It is an ambitious and innovative institution, providing its students a center of excellence with distinction. With all its academic and social activities, the University's prime commitment is to provide educational facilities to satisfy the needs of a modern technological society.  Thus, whilst these needs are broadly provided, CIU has developed a deliberate policy of making its courses practical and relevant. With its outstanding international academic staff, CIU is concerned particularly with the quality of its teaching, the employability of its graduates and the application of its research expertise for the benefit of the community.  Internationally accredited programs, a dedicated faculty and modern campus attract students from around the world. 

SUMMER ACADEMY at Cyprus International University - Summer 2019.

Ages: 10+

Dates:   Arrivals: on Sundays,  Course starts on Mondays.

First arrival: 26/06/2019. Final arrival: 15/08/2019. 

Place:   Cyprus International University, North Cyprus, Lefkosa (Nicosia, Turkey).

Accommodation: Room for 1 person, the room has a mini-fridge, air conditioning, telephone, cable internet.

In addition to the English lessons: During the program, students will be offered tours to cities and historical places of the Island, trips to the beach, entertainment in the campus, and visiting sports center on campus.

Fees: 

2 weeks  – EUR 695.00 (Plus fully-refundable demage  deposit of EUR 150.00.)

3 weeks -  EUR 985.00 (Plus fully-refundable demage  deposit of EUR 150.00.)

4 weeks -  EUR 1275.00 (Plus fully-refundable demage  deposit of EUR 150.00.)

5 weeks - EUR 1565.00 (Plus fully-refundable demage  deposit of EUR 150.00.)

6 weeks -  EUR 1855.00 (Plus fully-refundable demage  deposit of EUR 150.00.)

What is included in the Fees?

• 20 lessons per week English language tuition (lessons may alternate between mornings and afternoons), maximum 8-10 students per class. You can chose between General English and IELTS Preparation Course. 
• Accommodation on University campus (1 person per room)
• Full-Board (3 meals per day)
• Excursion and Attraction. Full program of daytime activities and sports and Evening activities
• Airport transfer

What is NOT included in the Fees?

• Air tickets.

WHY CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY?

Cyprus International University has achieved an unprecedented growth since its establishment in 1997, not only in student population, but in academic infrastructure and faculty as well. With a fully English speaking staff and an exceptionally low student/faculty ratio in many departments, CIU is able to provide individual development for its students.

CIU strongly believes that living in the residence halls is a vital complement of the educational process and provides accommodation on campus for 70% of its students. The University’s residence halls are designed to answer all the needs of the students as well as studio type accommodation is also provided on campus. 

Cyprus International University provides high value for private education as an overseas destination and has;

• a very experienced faculty,
• students from 28 different countries,
• 1/1 computer/student ratio and has 1/20 staff/student ratio in classes,
• 16 collaboration agreements with well known universities and is classified in UNESCO’s world universities list, member of International Association of Universities and the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW), Association of International Educators (NAFSA), Higher Education Council of Turkey, The National Recognition Information Centre for the United Kingdom (UK NARIC), The European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR), European Association for International Education (EAIE) and European Council for Business Education (ECBE), Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional (CHRIE),
• world wide international accreditation for all programs,
• an unlimited internet access from 4500 spot on campus and provides private web space for each student,
• 2460 capacity at the residence halls and provides cable TV connections in the  rooms,
• modern classrooms, studios and laboratories,
• campus settings with full range of academic, social, recreational, sports and dining facilities,
• dual degree programs with UK Universities –University of Sunderland and University of Wolverhampton.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Cyprus International University`s medium of instruction is in English and its composed of 7 faculties; Law, Education, Economics and Administrative Sciences, Communication, Fine Arts, Engineering as well as Arts and Sciences, 4 schools and 3 institutes, offering 66 programs, 35 undergraduate, 20 graduate and 11 post graduate degrees. English is the medium of instruction for all programs, with an exception of Turkish Language and Literature, Turkish Language Teaching, Pre School Teaching, Guidance and Psychological Counseling, Art and Crafts Teaching and the department of Mentally Handicapped Education. Besides these programs CIU offers dual degree programs with major UKuniversities –University of Sunderland and University of Wolverhampton.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS (BACHELOR’S)

Computer Engineering
Civil Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Information Systems Engineering
Electric and Electronics Engineering
Energy Systems Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Bioengineering
Law
Advertising and Public Relations
Radio and Television
Journalism

Visual Communication Design

Architecture

Interior Design

Graphic Design

Industrial Product Design

Business Administration

International Relations

European Union Relations

Social Work

Turkish Language and Literature

Psychology

Turkish Language Teaching

English Language Teaching

The Pre-School Teacher Education

Computer and Instructional Technology Teacher Education

Guidance and Psychological Counselling

Mentally Handicapped Teaching

Arts Education and Crafts Teaching

Classroom Teaching

Pharmacy

Faculty of Health Sciences

Nutrition and Dietetics

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technologies

Biosystems Engineering

Plant Production and Technology

School of Tourism and Hotel Management

Tourism and Hotel Management

School of Applied Sciences

Management Information Systems


GRADUATE PROGRAMS - MASTER

Computer Engineering
Information Systems Engineering
Bioengineering
Environmental Sciences
Environmental Engineering
Electric and Electronics Engineering 
Energy Systems Engineering
Graphic Design
Interior Design 
Communication and Media Studies 
English Language and Literature
English Language Teaching
Civil Engineering 
Business Administration
Architecture
Engineering Management
Pre-School Education *
Guidance and Psychological Counselling *
Health Care Organizations and Management
Tourism and Hospitality Management
Turkish Language and Literature *
Turkish Education

International Relations
Management Information Systems
Mentally Handicapped Teaching

* Turkish is the medium of instruction for this program

 
GRADUATE PROGRAMS -  PhD

Computer Engineering
Environmental Sciences
Environmental Engineering
Energy Systems Engineering
Communication and Media Studies
Civil Engineering
Business Administration

Architecture

Guidance and Psychological Counselling *
Turkish Language and Literature *
International Relations
Management Information Systems
Professional Doctorate in Business Administration
Professional Doctorate in Health Care Organizations Management
Bioengineering

* Turkish is the medium of instruction for this program
 

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

The copies of the following documents are required to be couriered or mailed to CIU’s International Office for each application (according to the regulations of N. Cyprus Government, for some countries; undergraduate programs’ applicants should be not more than 25 years of age, and for graduate programs the age limit is 30).

1. Filled application form
2. High School Certificate or equivalents – for Bachelor Degree applications
3. Bachelor Degree Diploma – for Master’s Degree applications;
4. Course descriptions and course outline - for Bachelor app.
5. Bachelor Degree transcript – for Master’s application;
6. Evidence of English Language competence TOEFL; 500 paper / 173 computers, IELTS 6.0 (students without these documents should sit CIU’s proficiency exam on arrival),students can only start their first year in departments only when the Foundation School evaluates and approves their scores;
7. 50 € non-refundable application fee receipt;
8. Passport photocopy;
9. 12 passport size photographs.
10. Essay in English (Introduction letter)

All documents must be translated into English and notarized. 

CAMPUS LIFE

Campus life is probably one of the most important periods in any student`s higher education experience and has profound impact not only on student`s social lives, but in their professional lives as well. At Cyprus International University, we pride ourselves in offering a wide range of opportunities on campus to help students to realize their full potential. Social, cultural, sports and academic opportunities compliment and support the education that students receive in classrooms.

The campus is only five kilometers from Lefkoşa (Nicosia, the capital), fifty kilometers from Gazimağusa (Famagusta) and thirty kilometers from Girne (Kyrenia). The campus has been conceived as a university village rather than a group of academic buildings.

RESIDENCE HALLS

All new students are expected to live in the university residence during their first year at CIU. The residence halls are within walking distance of the classroom buildings and the Student Centre. Breakfast lunch and dinner are served seven days a week at the student Union Lakeview Food Hall, which offers a la carte service as well as a basic meal plan.

There are two types of halls on campus; Hotel Type and Studio Type where students find a quiet environment to study and live. The rooms;

o   are designed to house one, two or four persons in various rooms,

o   have a private bathroom and WC,

o   are furnished with bunk beds, chest of drawers, desks and chairs, bookshelves, lounge chairs, telephone and a refrigerator.

o   are independent and receive their own telephone, electricity and water bills to be paid by the students sharing the room,

o   are wired to access the university mainframe computer which offers free e-mail and internet connections,

OTHER SERVICES ON CAMPUS

Laundry facilities, Dining Facilities, Student Union, Shuttle Services, Sports and Recreation Center, The Library, International Student Office, Counseling Center, Health Center, Career Services. In addition to these services, most important of all with the most developed sports complex of TRNC, CIU ARENA, covering closed area of 7,500 m2 and open area of 15,000 m2– CIU offers wide range of sports activities.

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE

International Office has been established aiming to answer the CIU and TRNC related questions of foreign students and to help them. The main objective of the Office is to help foreign students, who all come from different countries and cultures, and ease their adjustment to campus life, to meet their needs and make them feel welcome and at home in the Cyprus International University. CIU has international students from 28 different countries; and the office organizes many activities and events for them.

PROGRAM FEES:

-FOR UNDERGRADUATE (BACHELOR'S) PROGRAMS: 4446 EURO (includes: tuition fee for 1 year period, 3 meals a day during a year, shared accommodation in a student residence for one academic year).

-FOR GRADUATE (MASTER'S) PROGRAMS: 3850 EURO (includes: tuition fee for 2-year period of study ONLY).

DEADLINE FOR ADMISSION: 15 SEPTEMBER 2015. 

START DATE OF THE PROGRAM: 1 - 15 OCTOBER 2015. 

CIU ARENA

CIU Arena is the TRNC`s most developed sports complex; including a half size Olympic Swimming pool, a closed area of 7,500m<sup>2</sup> and an open area of 15,000m<sup>2</sup> total of 22,000 m<sup>2</sup> area, which offers wide range of indoor and outdoor sports activities. CIU Arena`s 250 seats capacity semi-Olympic swimming pool, 1500 seats capacity multi functional indoors sports arena, 780m²  fitness center, climbing wall, squash rooms and polygon are the main facilities offered in 7500 m² closed area. At the same time, 15,000 m2 open area of the Arena offers 2 pitches, 2 tennis courts, 4 Bocce courts, 2 basketball courts, 1 volleyball court, beach area where it can be used for activities such as "beach" volleyball, handball & football, and 400 m outdoor jogging track and fitness area are the important features of the arena.