Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) in Limassol: A Guide for International Students
A public EU university with low fees, but most programs are taught in Greek. Here is what that means for your application.
The Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) is a public university in Limassol, in the Republic of Cyprus, an EU member state. According to public sources, it was established in 2004 and admitted its first students in 2007/08, making it the country's second public university after the University of Cyprus. Fees for non-EU students are low by Cyprus standards, but the language of teaching decides everything here.
CUT suits you if you want an EU master's degree at a public university and one of its English-taught master's programs matches your field. It also works for bachelor's applicants who already speak Greek. It does not suit you if you need a bachelor's degree taught in English: every CUT bachelor's program is taught in Greek.
For most applicants from Pakistan, India, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Egypt and the GCC, the realistic route to CUT is therefore a master's program.
| Key fact | Details |
|---|---|
Location | Limassol, Republic of Cyprus (EU); main address Arch. Kyprianou 30, 3036 Limassol |
Schools | 8 schools plus a Language Centre |
European network | Member of EUt+ (European University of Technology) |
Bachelor's language | Greek (all programs) |
Master's language | Mostly Greek; a few programs in English |
Bachelor's fee, non-EU | €6,834 per year (current price list) |
Standard master's fee | €5,125 for the whole program (current price list) |
Cyprus University of Technology tuition fees for non-EU students
CUT charges non-EU bachelor's students €6,834 per year. EU students pay half, and the state covers it for Greek-taught programs. CUT's fee page does not state the year, so we treat these figures as the current price list and recheck them before each intake.
Master's fees at CUT are charged for the whole program, not per year. Most programs cost €5,125, and the price is the same for EU and non-EU students. Three programs have their own prices, which CUT notes are awaiting approval by the Cypriot Council of Ministers.
| Program | Fee (non-EU) | Basis | Price list |
|---|---|---|---|
Bachelor's programs (taught in Greek) | €6,834 | per year | Current |
Standard master's programs | €5,125 | whole program | Current |
MSc Interaction Design | €9,600 | whole program | Current |
Experiential Digital Marketing Communications (master's) | €7,500 |
Master's fees are paid in parts. You pay a non-refundable deposit of €325 (€300 for Experiential Digital Marketing Communications), then three semester installments of €1,600 each (€2,400 for the €7,500 program). Non-EU students pay the deposit and the first installment before the visa application, so budget €1,925 or €2,700 upfront. Semester fees are refunded only if you withdraw before the 4th week of the first semester.
Master's and PhD students can apply for Social Support Scholarships and merit- or need-based awards. Amounts are not published, so do not count on them.
CUT master's fees
EUR for the whole master's program, current price list
- Electronic Science and Technology€19,500
- MSc Interaction Design€9,600
- Experiential Digital Marketing Communications€7,500
- Standard master's programs€5,125
Programs and the degree you receive
CUT teaches across eight schools: geotechnical sciences and environmental management; management and economics; communication and media studies; health sciences; fine and applied arts; engineering and technology; tourism management, hospitality and entrepreneurship; maritime and sustainable development. According to public sources, the university has about 3,000 students, roughly two thirds of them at bachelor's level.
All bachelor's programs are taught in Greek. Most master's programs are also in Greek; some are taught in English, for example MSc Interaction Design and MSc Epidemiology and Biostatistics. We check the language of each program for your intake before you apply.
Your degree comes from a public university of an EU member state. Recognition at home is a separate step: if you plan to work in a regulated profession, check your home country's rules before you enroll.
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Admission requirements for international students
Requirements depend on the level. For bachelor's programs, CUT admits non-EU students with a school-leaving certificate from a recognized school, based on GCE results, the International or European Baccalaureate, or CUT's own written or oral exams. Minimum scores are listed in CUT's admission documents. Because teaching is in Greek, applicants are typically asked for a Certificate of Attainment in Greek.
For master's programs, CUT announces places twice each academic year and takes applications online. You can apply in the final year of your bachelor's degree if you will graduate before the program starts. Grade and English requirements are set by each program.
How to apply to CUT
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Choose the program and confirm its language — check that your chosen master's is taught in English for your intake, or plan Greek preparation for a bachelor's.
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Check academic entry requirements — for bachelor's: GCE, IB/EB results or CUT's entrance exams; for master's: the program's own criteria for your degree and grades.
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Prepare proof of English — for the visa, CUT accepts proof such as a university transcript or an international exam result; the program may set its own requirement.
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Get documents translated and certified — official English translations with an apostille (Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain) or certification by the Cyprus embassy; applicants from Nigeria, Egypt, the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait need consular legalization because their countries are not in the Apostille Convention.
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Apply online within the call — master's places open twice a year; CUT publishes the exact dates closer to each intake.
What to know before you apply
CUT is a strong value option with real limits. Plan around them early.
Honest limitations of CUT
- Greek is the default language. All bachelor's programs and most master's programs are taught in Greek. If you do not speak Greek, look only at the English-taught master's programs, or at private universities that teach in English.
- Some fees are not final. The three higher-priced master's programs are awaiting government approval, and the bachelor's fee page does not show a year.
- The deposit is non-refundable, and semester fees are refunded only before the 4th week of the first semester. Apply only once your visa documents are ready.
Rankings and accreditation
CUT is a public university of the Republic of Cyprus, and it holds the status that Cyprus requires for issuing student entry permits: the university must be registered with, or recognized by, the Ministry of Education. It also belongs to EUt+, the European University of Technology alliance.
Degree recognition in Cyprus is handled by KYSATS, the national information center in the ENIC-NARIC network. We help you prepare the documents your home country asks for when you return with a CUT degree.
Housing and student life
CUT runs residences in Limassol and Paphos. Verengaria (Kato Polemidia, Limassol) has 500 rooms, with 150 available in 2026/27 and full capacity from 2027/28. Apollonia in Limassol has 200 rooms; the Paphos site has 180 rooms and 21 apartments.
The subsidized €350 rate goes first to new bachelor's students from far away. International master's students can get up to 50 rooms in Limassol at the standard €550 per month, on a 12-month contract. A room is not guaranteed, so have a private rental plan ready.
CUT estimates living costs in Limassol at €800–1,000 per month. Students can work up to 20 hours a week during semesters and 38 in holidays, in sectors approved by the Minister of Labour, with each contract approved by the labor office first.
Student visa
CUT applies for your entry permit to the Civil Registry and Migration Department once it has all your documents and payments; you then receive the approval by email. You must apply from outside Cyprus, not from a tourist visa inside the country. The official processing time is 1 month for a complete file.
CUT asks for a bank statement of at least €7,000 (€5,000 if you hold a scholarship), or a sponsor bank letter from your father or mother. You also need medical tests (hepatitis B and C, HIV, syphilis, chest X-ray), a visa fee of €140, and a bank guarantee: €850 for citizens of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nigeria, €350 for Egypt and the GCC states. After arrival, you register within 7 days and receive a residence permit for up to one year, renewed annually. Full details are on our Cyprus student visa guide.
Other options
If CUT's English-taught list does not include your field, compare private universities that teach in English (see our guide to studying in Cyprus). On current price lists, non-EU bachelor's fees are €10,320–11,820 per year at the University of Nicosia, €9,240–10,980 at European University Cyprus and €9,000 at UCLan Cyprus. The University of Cyprus is the other public option, with mostly Greek-taught bachelor's programs. For a full overview, see universities and admission in Cyprus and the cost of studying in Cyprus.
14 questions to ask before you pay the deposit
Deposits are almost never refundable. Ask these by email before paying — and keep the university's answer on record.
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Not sure whether CUT fits your plans? Send us your transcripts and English results. We will check them against CUT's requirements for your program, confirm whether it is taught in English for your intake, and compare 2–3 alternatives in Cyprus with fees and visa steps. The first consultation is free. Contact us via the form, WhatsApp or Telegram on our contacts page.
