Αcademic Year 2026-2027

Mobility of Students for Studies

• General Information regarding Student Mobility for Studies 2026-2027
• How to apply if I am interested
• What funding does the Erasmus+ Programme for Studies offer me?
• OLS Language Support
• Where can I find accommodation?
• Where can I find information regarding insurance covering accidents, liability (third-party), and medical/healthcare?
• Other useful links
• Contact details

You can start your application here.

General Information on Student Mobility for Studies

The Erasmus+ Studies Program allows you to study at another European university with which your Department has an Erasmus+ agreement. As an Erasmus student, you can attend courses for 2-12 months, take exams, and transfer ECTS credits from the host university to the University of Cyprus. The courses you attend abroad and the ECTS credits earned will count towards your degree.

You can participate for a duration of 2 to 12 months. If you are a PhD student, you can participate for a shorter period, ranging from 5 to 30 days. A prerequisite for short-term mobility is that it must grant at least 3 ECTS credits and include a virtual component. Blended mobility is also permitted—combining distance learning with physical mobility (minimum physical duration 2 months, maximum 12 months)—for participants falling into categories of people with fewer opportunities. Participation in Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs) is also available.

Erasmus+ Studies: The Program, Participation Requirements, and Destinations

University of Cyprus students can study at European universities to complete part of their studies (one or two semesters) from their second year onwards (up to 12 months in each study cycle for Erasmus+ studies and/or Erasmus+ placements).

Study exchanges are based on the mutual recognition of educational programs between the sending and receiving universities. This is achieved through the implementation of the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). Under this system, 60 ECTS credits represent the workload of one academic year, while 30 ECTS credits represent the workload for one semester.

A strictly necessary condition for these exchanges is the existence of an Erasmus+ inter-institutional agreement between the sending and receiving institutions in the student’s specific field of study.

The Erasmus+ Program provides funding to students to carry out their mobility; students do not pay tuition fees to the host university and have full access to all services offered to the host institution’s own students.

Where can you go?

There are Erasmus+ agreements with over 300 universities in 30 destination countries. You can go to:

• One of the 27 EU member states.

• One of the 3 countries of the European Economic Area (EEA).

• One of the EU candidate countries.

• Countries outside Europe under specific conditions (all other countries in the world, divided into geographical regions).

More information is also available on the website of the Cyprus Erasmus National Agency (IDEP Lifelong Learning)

 https://www.erasmusplus.cy/

The list of partner universities per department where students can move is updated every semester; therefore, the latest version is available each time a new call for applications is published.

How to apply if I am interested in participating for the Winter Semester 2026-2027

You should review the list of Erasmus+ Agreements available for your Department and select the university/universities you wish to attend (maximum of 5 choices).

In the list below, you will find the Erasmus+ agreements of your department for the Winter Semester 2026-27 and the corresponding availability of positions:

FACULTY OF HUMANITIES

• Department of English Studies

• Department of French and European Studies

• Department of Turkish and Middle Eastern Studies

• Language Centre (Staff mobility only)

MEDICAL SCHOOL

• Medical School

FACULTY OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES

• Department of Chemistry

• Department of Computer Science

• Department of Mathematics and Statistics

• Department of Physics

• Department of Biological Sciences

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND EDUCATION

• Department of Education

• Department of Law

• Department of Psychology

• Department of Social and Political Sciences

FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT

• Department of Economics

• Department of Business and Public Administration & Department of Accounting and Finance (Joint Agreements)

• Department of Business and Public Administration

• Department of Accounting and Finance

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

• Department of Architecture

• Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

• Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

• Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

FACULTY OF LETTERS

• Department of Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies

• Department of Classics and Philosophy

• Department of History and Archaeology

ERASMUS INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS

• Universities in the United Kingdom

• Universities in Switzerland

Application Process

You must complete and submit the online application found on the UCY Portal: www.ucy.ac.cy/mobility

1. Log in to the UCY portal using your username and password. Select “New Request” – Category: “Erasmus for Studies”.

   Fill in the empty fields and upload the following in PDF format: Your Transcript of Records (from BannerWeb). A Language Certificate for the language of instruction at the host university (Level B2). Note: Greek universities are exempt from this.

2.  You can track the status of your application through the system (refer to the System User Guide).

The application deadline is February 10, 2026.

The final selection of participating students is expected to be completed by the Departments by February 16, 2026, based on the selection criteria set by each Department. Click [here] for the criteria.

Each department has its own Erasmus Academic Coordinator. Some departments have different coordinators for each field of study. Find the list of Academic Coordinators [here].

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the next steps after my approval? Find the answer [here].

• As a UCY student, can I participate in mobility in my country of permanent residence? Find the answer [here].

• Can I extend my stay for another semester? (Only applicable to Winter Semester students). Find the answer [here].

• Students with disabilities: What you need to know regarding participation for people with fewer opportunities and additional grants.

What funding does the Erasmus+ Programme for Studies offer?

You are entitled to a travel grant (if you depart from and return to a Cyprus airport) and a subsistence grant (daily allowance for room and board) depending on your destination country.

Funding under the approved 2025 Call for Proposals:

• Travel Grant

• Subsistence grant for long-term physical mobility (2-12 months)

• Subsistence grant for short-term physical mobility for PhD students (5-30 days)

OLS Language Support

All students participating in the Erasmus+ Studies Program must complete a self-assessment in the language of instruction or the language spoken in the host country via the OLS assessment tool available on the EU Academy.

• Students moving to universities in Greece where the language is Greek are exempt.

• Students also have the opportunity to attend online language courses (OLS Courses).

• The tool is offered in all official EU languages.

The assessment ensures students meet the language level required by the host institution. The results do not exclude you from participating in the program. During your stay, you can access live coaching, videos, podcasts, and webinars to improve your skills. Upon return, a final assessment is completed to measure progress.

Where can I find accommodation?

You can contact the host university or search via private sector websites:

• ERASMUS STUDENT NETWORK – ESN: http://www.esn.org/

• UNIPLACES: www.uniplaces.com/

• HOUSINGANYWHERE: HousingAnywhere: Mid to Long-Term Rentals in 400+ cities

• Erasmus Play

•  Select your host city and dates.
• Compare all available accommodation.
• Click and book in a totally secure way.

Where can I find information regarding insurance (Accident, Liability, and Medical)?

• PROTRIP WORLD

• DR WALTER

• INSURE TO STUDY

• AON STUDENT INSURANCE

• SWISS CARE

Other Useful Links

Cyprus Erasmus National Agency – Foundation for the Management of European Lifelong Learning Programmes (IDEP).

ERASMUS STUDENT NETWORK CYPRUS – ESN NICOSIA

Email: [email protected]

Website: Homepage | ESN Cyprus

Facebook: Erasmus Student Network Nicosia – ESN Nicosia | Nicosia | Facebook

For any further information, you may contact the Mobility Office (International Relations and International Development Sector of the International Relations Service) at the following telephone numbers: 22894281 / 22894282, or via email at [email protected].