European University Cyprus (EUC): Fees, Programs and Admission for International Students
A private EU university in Nicosia with English-taught medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine. Here is what it costs and what it takes to get in.
European University Cyprus (EUC) is a private university in Nicosia, the capital of the Republic of Cyprus, an EU member state. It started in 1961 as Cyprus College and received university status from the Republic of Cyprus in 2007. International applicants mostly look at EUC for one reason: medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine taught fully in English inside the EU.
EUC suits you if you want an EU-accredited degree, have strong grades in biology and chemistry or math, and your family can cover €23,000 a year for medicine plus living costs. It is a good fit for business, IT and psychology students who want an English-taught bachelor's at a mid-range EU price.
It is not the right choice if you need a scholarship to make the numbers work, or if you are counting on a part-time job to pay rent. It is also not a shortcut into medicine: the grade bar is high and there is an interview.
| Key fact | EUC |
|---|---|
Type | Private university, accredited by CYQAA (Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education) |
Founded | 1961 as Cyprus College; university status in 2007 |
Students | Over 12,700 across all campuses and distance learning (university data) |
Main campus | Nicosia, Engomi district |
Other locations | Medical school branch in Frankfurt, Germany (since 2022); Athens; distance learning |
Schools | Humanities, Social and Education Sciences; Life and Health Sciences; Business Administration and Digital Technologies; Law; Medicine; Dentistry; Veterinary Medicine |
Medicine | School of Medicine since 2013; MD 6 years, 360 ECTS, in English |
Dentistry | Since 2017, the first dentistry program in Cyprus; 5 years, in English |
Intakes | Fall (starts in October) and spring (February) |
European University Cyprus tuition fees
EUC has published fees for the current academic year. Fees for the next year are not out yet, so treat the table as a guide and expect an update before the next intake.
| Program | Length | Tuition per year |
|---|---|---|
Medicine (MD) | 6 years | €23,000 |
Dentistry (BDS) | 5 years | €23,000 + €900 dental lab practice |
Veterinary Medicine (DVM) | — | €21,000 |
Business, IT, psychology, pharmacy (bachelor's) | — | €9,240 |
Biomedical sciences, physiotherapy (bachelor's) | — | €10,980 |
Other costs from the EUC price list and admissions pages:
- Application fee: €80 for bachelor's programs, €200 (non-refundable) for medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine.
- Registration: €70 per semester. Credit transfer assessment: €100.
- Tuition deposit for non-EU students: €3,000 by bank transfer, paid before your visa documents are submitted.
- On-campus deposit after admission: €1,100.
- Optional clinical training in the US in years 4–6 of medicine: €6,000 per year on top of tuition.
- Immigration application fee: non-refundable; EUC does not publish the amount on its refund page.
Your bachelor's program may not appear in the table. In that case, we confirm the exact current fee and the next year's update for your program during the consultation. For a full budget across Cypriot universities, see our cost of studying in Cyprus guide.
What a year at EUC costs
EUR per year, current fees
- Medicine (MD, 6 years)€23,000
- Dentistry (BDS, 5 years)€23,000 + €900 lab practice
- Veterinary Medicine (DVM)€21,000
- Biomedical sciences, physiotherapy€10,980
- Business, IT, psychology, pharmacy€9,240
Programs and the degree you receive
EUC has seven schools, but the English-taught programs that bring most international students are in health.
Medicine (MD). Six years, 360 ECTS, taught in English on the Nicosia campus. Clinical exposure starts in year one. Placements run in hospitals in Cyprus, Greece, Germany, the US and Tanzania. EUC states that the school meets all requirements for ECFMG certification, the route to US and Canadian licensing exams. According to the university, the MD was accredited by CYQAA in February 2020 through a procedure based on WFME standards.
Dentistry (BDS). Five years in English. The program uses simulation labs and a dental clinic on campus.
Veterinary Medicine (DVM). An English-taught option at €21,000 a year.
Bachelor's degrees. Business, IT, psychology and pharmacy sit in the €9,240 band; biomedical sciences and physiotherapy in the €10,980 band. Some programs, including nursing, law and education, are taught only in Greek. Always check the language of instruction for your exact program before you apply.
EUC's Frankfurt branch is a separate medical campus in Germany with its own fees and visa rules. This page covers Nicosia only.
For a wider view, read our medicine in Cyprus guide.
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Admission requirements for international students
The steps follow EUC's published rules; dates follow the pattern EUC uses each year.
How to apply to EUC
1
Check your grades. For medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine, EUC asks for an average of at least 90% in your school certificate, with biology plus one of chemistry, math or physics. For other bachelor's programs, you need completed secondary education.
2
Get an English certificate. EUC accepts IELTS Academic 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79+, PTE Academic 66+, A-level English grade C+ or IB English A 5+. Non-EU students who need a visa and all dentistry applicants cannot use EUC's internal English test, so book an official exam early.
3
Prepare documents. Academic documents must be in English. Translations must be official and certified. Documents from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain need an apostille; documents from Nigeria, Egypt, the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait need consular legalization.
4
Apply online. For health programs: application form, €200 fee, school certificate, an academic reference sent directly by your referee, and a motivation letter in English. Volunteer experience counts. Shortlisted applicants are invited to an interview.
5
Pay the deposit. After you receive an offer, non-EU students pay the €3,000 tuition deposit by bank transfer before the visa file goes in.
6
Submit your visa documents on time. EUC's visa deadlines for non-EU students are August 31 for the October intake and January 15 for the February intake. Visa documents are due no later than 3 months before the semester starts. For the October intake, plan to have your documents ready by early summer; EUC publishes the exact dates closer to the intake.
What to know before you apply
Better to know these before you pay the deposit than after.
Honest limitations
- No real scholarship route for international students. EUC's financial aid is "awarded to native students only", and medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine are excluded from scholarships. Budget for the full fee. The high school scholarships (25–75%) are written for graduates of Cypriot schools.
- Recognition at home is your responsibility to check. EUC's MD is accredited by CYQAA to WFME standards, and graduates can go for ECFMG certification. EUC does not publish recognition decisions for specific countries. If you plan to practice in India, Pakistan, Egypt, Nigeria or the Gulf, check your national medical council's current rules before you apply. We help you prepare that check.
- Work will not cover your costs. Cyprus allows students to work up to 20 hours a week during semesters and 38 hours during breaks, only in sectors approved by the Ministry of Labour, and each contract needs approval first. EUC's own FAQ adds that non-EU students can work only after six months from their first entry into Cyprus.
- Staying after graduation is limited. The 12-month stay to look for work or start a business applies only to master's graduates and above, not to bachelor's or MD graduates.
- Cyprus is not a full Schengen member. A Cypriot student residence permit does not give you automatic free travel across Schengen.
- The €3,000 deposit is paid before the visa decision. EUC does not publish what happens to it if the visa is refused. Ask for written refund terms before you pay; we help you get them.
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Rankings and accreditation
EUC is a private university accredited by CYQAA, the national quality agency of Cyprus. According to the university, it is placed in the 801+ band of the THE World University Rankings overall and in the 601+ band for medicine, dentistry and health. EUC also reports a QS Stars 5-star rating for its MD program.
For medicine, WFME-based accreditation and ECFMG eligibility matter more than rankings. Degree recognition in Cyprus is handled by KYSATS, the national ENIC-NARIC center.
Housing and student life
EUC's student residences are about 5 minutes on foot from the Engomi campus, and there are private apartments in the same area. According to EUC, rent runs about €600–1,000 per month, with other living costs of about €600–900 per month. You need a lease or proof of accommodation for your residence permit, so sort housing before you fly.
Student visa
Students from outside the EU need an entry permit before travel. The university, not the student, files the entry permit application with the Cypriot authorities. You cannot apply while in Cyprus on a tourist visa.
What EUC asks for in the visa file:
- passport valid for at least 2 years;
- English-language academic documents and proof of English at B2 or above;
- police clearance certificate issued within the last 6 months;
- tests for HIV, hepatitis B and C and syphilis, plus a chest X-ray, done within the last 4 months;
- bank documents showing at least €7,000 (an EUC requirement, not a fixed amount set by Cypriot law);
- at least €2,000 in cash on arrival.
Cyprus also requires a bank guarantee that depends on your citizenship: €850 for India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nigeria, €350 for Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain. The university can provide a group guarantee for students; confirm with EUC how this works for your file.
Official processing takes 1 month with a complete file (EUC says typically 3–4 weeks). Within 7 days of arrival you register with the migration authorities and apply for a residence permit (government fee €140). The permit is issued for up to 1 year and renewed annually based on academic progress. Full details are on our Cyprus student visa page.
Other options
If EUC's grade bar or budget does not fit, compare it with nearby alternatives. The University of Nicosia charges €24,000 a year for its MD. UCLan Cyprus in Larnaca charges €9,000 a year for bachelor's programs. The public University of Cyprus and Cyprus University of Technology charge non-EU students €6,834 a year for bachelor's degrees, but undergraduate teaching is mostly in Greek. See all options on our universities and admission page or start from the study in Cyprus overview.
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.
- What to ask about the programme, accreditation and the degree
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