Cypriot Citizens
Those eligible to participate in the exams are Cypriot citizens or those with at least one parent of Cypriot origin. Prospective students must have graduated from a six-year high school, and have completed the necessary application forms within the time limits set by the Ministry of Education and Culture and successfully complete the entrance exams in the subjects of Modern Greek, Mathematics, Physics and a choice of Chemistry, Biology, Computers, Technology (Group A, Polytechnic).

Turkish Cypriots
Turkish Cypriots who hold a six-year high-school diploma are eligible for admission upon satisfactorily passing special examinations set by the University.

Greek Citizens
A limited number of Greek citizens are admitted. Admission is based on the entrance examinations set by the Ministry of Education of Greece. These examinations can also be taken by Cypriots residing in Greece.

Overseas Students
Overseas students who are high-school graduates and possess a good knowledge of Greek can be admitted based on G.C.E. examinations.
1. Modern Greek GCE O level with at least a grade of C
2. Math and Physics GCE A level with at least a grade of B
3. One more GCE A level from: chemistry, biology, applied math, further math, computers with at least grade C
To apply submit:
1. A letter addressed to the Division of Academic Affairs and Student Welfare Services of the University of Cyprus stating the applicants date of birth and choices of Departments to be considered for admission.
2. Copies of all GCE exam score sheets

Applications are due by April 30. For more information call: Division of Academic Affairs and Student Welfare Services at 22892072/3

Cypriots and Greeks of the Diaspora
Greeks of the Diaspora and Cypriots who belong to specific religious minority groups as determined by the constitution of Cyprus, repatriated Cypriots and Cypriots who are permanent residents in other countries, can claim a limited number of positions (3% of the admitted Cypriot students) based on the G.C.E exams as for overseas students.

To apply submit:
1. A letter addressed to the Division of Academic Affairs and Student Welfare Services of the University of Cyprus stating the applicants date of birth and choices of Departments to be considered for admission.
2. Copies of all GCE exam score sheets

Applications are due by April 30. For more information call: Division of Academic Affairs and Student Welfare Services at 22892072/3

Admission by Special Criteria
A limited number of positions (up to 10% of the Cypriot applicants) is offered to special categories of people such as the disabled="disabled" due to acts of war, children of missing persons, persons living in the occupied area of the country, and those with close relatives who died during the Turkish invasion. Admission is open only to candidates who achieve a certain minimum in the examinations.

To apply submit:

• A letter addressed to the Division of Academic Affairs and Student Welfare Services of the University of Cyprus stating the applicants identification number, date of birth and choices of Departments to be considered for admission.
• Copies of exam scores
• Other relevant material indicating the presence of special needs

For more information call: Ministry of Education, Exams Division at 22-800763.