ERASMUS+ PROGRAMME
KEY ACTION 1 - STUDENT MOBILITY FOR STUDIES AND OTHER STUDENT EXCHANGES
ACADEMIC YEAR 2019-2020
INFORMATION FOR INCOMING EXCHANGE STUDENTS
| All incoming students wishing to come to the University of Cyprus with the Erasmus+ programme or in the framework of other cooperation agreements must be OFFICIALLY NOMINATED by their home universities. |
| A valid Erasmus+ Interinstitutional agreement or other Exchange Cooperation Agreement (either interinstitutional or interdepartmental) must exist for the academic year 2019-2020, between the student's home university and the University of Cyprus in the relevant subject area. |
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OFFICIAL NOMINATION PROCEDURE
| The list of nominated students has to be sent by the home university by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at the latest by the 1st May for students coming in the 1st (fall) semester or for the full academic year and by October 1st for students coming in the 2nd (spring) semester. |
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The nomination e-mail must include the following information for the student:
FAMILY NAME FIRST NAME DATE OF BIRTH GENDER NATIONALITY
PERIOD OF STAY (1ST SEMESTER, 2ND SEMESTER, WHOLE ACADEMIC YEAR) VALID STUDENT E-MAIL ADDRESS LEVEL OF STUDIES: 1ST, 2ND OR 3RD CYCLE HOME DEPARTMENT AND SUBJECT AREA RECEIVING DEPARTMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CYPRUS ACCORDING TO THE AGREEMENT |
| In the case of non Erasmus exchange students please also mention the agreement under which the student is nominated. |
| Please note that all the above data is compulsory: if one of them is missing the nomination of the students will not be proceeded. |
| After nomination the students receive by e-mail a link with all the information on application procedures and deadlines. |
APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND DEADLINES
| Erasmus+ Exchange application documents or application documents concerning exchanges outside Erasmus must arrive at the University of Cyprus Mobility Support Staff by May 20th for students coming the 1st semester or the whole academic year and October 20th for students coming the 2nd semester |
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
| Accommodation applications are handled on a "first comes, first served basis" in case the number of applications exceed the number of available rooms. The deadline for the receipt of accommodation applications is the 15th June 2019 for the 1st semester and the 15th November 2019 for the 2nd semester. |
| For more information please contact the Housing Office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| and the following webpage: www.ucy.ac.cy/housing/en |
| LANGUAGE POLICY FOR INCOMING STUDENTS |
| The language of teaching at the University is Greek. Most departments offer some courses in English. Other Departments may offer bibliography, assignments, tutorials and exams in English. Incoming students are advised to attend free of charge the Greek intensive courses offered during the year at the School of Modern Greek of the University. |
| RECOGNITION OF COURSES |
| Incoming students and their home university receive an original Transcript of Records with all the subjects, corresponding ECTS credits and grades that were achieved during the exchange period. |
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
| Academic Calendar 2019-2020 |
| Language of teaching |
| Erasmus Departmental Coordinators |
| Undergraduate prospectus |
| Postgraduate prospectus |
| University of Cyprus Grading system and distribution of grades |
ACADEMIC YEAR 2019-2020 - COURSES OFFERED IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
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All courses are in English.
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| Department of French and European Studies Courses are available in the French, English and German Languages. |
| Department of Turkish and Middle Eastern Studies Courses are available in Turkish and Greek. |
| Language Centre The Language Centre of the University of Cyprus offers language courses in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Russian, Chinese and Turkish. |
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| Department of Education click here for the Guide for Erasmus students in the Education Department |
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| MEDICAL SCHOOL |
The following information is valid for the current year 2018-2019. The information for the academic year 2019-2020 will be available soon.
GREEK LANGUAGE COURSES DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2019-2020
The courses of the Greek Language are offered at the School of Modern Greek of the University of Cyprus.
The School of Modern Greek offers courses in the Greek Language free of charge for the Erasmus students.
There are 2 types of courses:
13 week intensive courses:
These courses are running twice a year throughout the semesters. There are two courses: One running from
September to Decemberand one running from January to April. These courses are offered at all levels.
26 weeks non intensive course:
This course is running throughout the academic year.
Please contact the School for more information at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
ERASMUS+ STUDENT EXCHANGES APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
| All students wishing to apply for an Erasmus study period at the University of Cyprus must send the following documents duly completed and signed within the specified deadines for each semester: |
| 1 Erasmus+ Application form |
| 2 Erasmus+ Learning Agreement |
| 3 Recent Transcript of Records from home university |
| 4 Official proof of knowledge of English (e.g. IELTS, IGCSE, TOEFL etc) |
| 5 In the case of 2nd or 3rd cycle students a copy of the Bachelor's degree must also be attached. |
FOR STUDENT EXCHANGES (OUTSIDE THE ERASMUS PROGRAMME)
PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
| Application Form |
| Learning Agreement |
| A recent Transcript of Records from home university and an official proof of knowledge of English (e.g. IELTS, IGCSE, TOEFL etc) must also be sent. In the case of 2nd or 3rd cycle students a copy of the Bachelor's degree must also be attached . |
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION
ERASMUS EVENTS
| Erasmus events are organized in coordination with the International Students Club of the University of Cyprus which was formed mainly by former Erasmus students of the University of Cyprus and ESN Nicosia. These events include parties, lectures, walk in divided Nicosia, participation in Limassol Carnival parade etc |
Contact details for the International Student Club of the University of Cyprus
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.,
https://www.facebook.com/International-Students-Club-ISC-519477371488744/?fref=ts
Contact details for Erasmus Student Network - ESN NICOSIA
ESN Nicosia
http://esncy.org/ , https://www.facebook.com/esnnicosia
PRESENTATIONS
OTHER USEFUL LINKS
ORIENTATION DAY FOR THE INCOMING STUDENTS OF THE FALL SEMESTER 2019-2020 - will be announced near the beginning of the academic year 2019-2020
