International Student Guide

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European University CyprusOur VisionOur vision is to be a leading university in the region, offering excellence in teaching, research and service witha strong student focus.

Our Mission n To educate our students for successful careers and life achievementn To understand and serve the needs of our societyn To create knowledge through research

General InformationEuropean University Cyprus, following a decision of the Council of Ministers, is officially registered with theUniversity Registry of the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Cyprus, and offers fully accreditedprograms at undergraduate (Bachelor Degrees), graduate (Master Degrees) and Doctorate (Ph.D) levels.

Today, European University Cyprus is the first choice for thousands of young people from Cyprus and Greece,Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Structured on European and American standards, European University Cyprusprovides a diverse and comprehensive education by ensuring the fulfilment of our students’ personal, academicand professional aspirations.

At EUC, our core values are the advancement of teaching, learning and research. We aim to respond positivelyto the needs of the members of the university community and society by investing in centers and institutes,rewarding ambition and drive in our staff and faculty and continually developing our facilities and resources.We are committed to being a knowledge entrepreneur - capable to empowering the community and theregion through application of learning.

The new campus with its recent expansion and upgrading can accommodate up to 7.000 students and consistsof modern facilities, well equipped laboratories, amphitheatre lecture halls, student apartments andentertainment venues.

European University Cyprus is located in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus. Nicosia is the largest city of the islandand is considered the center of economic and cultural activity.

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Schools and DepartmentsEuropean University Cyprus operates with four Schools (nine Departments) offering a total of 25 undergraduateprograms (Bachelor Degrees), 4 graduate programs (Master Degrees) and 1 doctorate program (Ph.D.):

n School of Humanities and Social Sciences - Department of Humanities - Department of Social Sciences and Behavioural Sciences - Department of Law

n School of Arts and Education Sciences - Department of Arts - Department of Education

n School of Sciences - Department of Computer Science and Engineering - Department of Health Sciences

n Ioannis Gregoriou School of Business Administration - Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance - Department of Management and Marketing

Member of Laureate International UniversitiesEuropean University Cyprus is part of the largest international university organization, Laureate InternationalUniversities. Laureate International Universities has selected European University Cyprus to be part of its networkof universities, based on and as a result of the university’s continuous goal for academic upgrading, expansionand its establishment as an international university of high academic standard in the East Mediterranean region.This international network consists of 60 universities operating in 29 countries with a total of 675.000 students,creating a new dimension to the mobility of students through various exchange programs.

As a student of Laureate International Universities, you will enjoy the benefits of being part of a truly globalcommunity through its student exchange programs, dual and joint degrees, the Global Career Center availableto Laureate graduates and alumni and a global network of accredited universities.

For more information on Laureate, please visit their website www.laureate.net.

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ECTS Label is awarded to European University Cyprus by the European CommissionEuropean University Cyprus is the first and only institution throughout Cyprus and Greece, to receive the highestaward, ECTS Label (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation of Credits) by the European Commission. Thisis an important distinction in the field of Higher Education, recognizing, through this process, the excellentperformance of European University Cyprus. It is worth noting that with this European recognition, EuropeanUniversity Cyprus is placed among only 40 universities throughout Europe holding the ECTS Label.

The ECTS is a 'learner-centered' system involving the accumulation and transfer of credits, and aims to achievetransparency of learning outcomes and learning processes. More broadly, it aims to facilitate planning, delivery,evaluation, recognition and validation of qualifications and units of learning as well as student mobility.

MBA with Accreditation by AMBA(Association of MBAs) EUC’s graduate degree of the School of Business Administration (MBA) has officially received accreditation bythe Association of MBA's (AMBA), following an assessment of the program by the association’s evaluationcommittee. AMBA is one of the world's leading certification bodies for graduate programs in the field ofBusiness Administration.

The School of Business of European University Cyprus is the first among respective public and privateuniversities in Cyprus to secure this prestigious accreditation. This distinction gives the MBA program ofEuropean University Cyprus world-class recognition, making it highly competitive with other internationalgraduate business programs.

Erasmus

Participation in ERASMUSEuropean University Cyprus participates in ERASMUS, which focuses on educational mobility through exchangeof students, academics and administrative staff of universities in the member countries of the European Union.Furthermore, ERASMUS aims to familiarize one with the culture of the member countries of the EuropeanUnion. The University applies the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation of Credits (ECTS), which ensuresthe mutual recognition of studies between universities that have signed exchange agreements. EuropeanUniversity Cyprus has signed 114 agreements under the ERASMUS program in 26 EU countries. All Internationalstudents studying at European University are eligible to participate in the Erasmus program.

European University Cyprus has signed exchange agreements with the following universities:

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- Accademia Di Belle Arti Di Brera- Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego we Wroclawiu- BA School of Business and Finance - BITS-Business and Information Technology School- Bradford College- Business Academy Aarhus- Comenius University in Bratislava- Conservatorio di Musica "L. Refice"- Conservatorio Di Musica "S. Giacomantonio"-

Cosenza- Conservatorio Di Musica De Perugia- Conservatorio Di Musica Di Andria- Coventry University - De Montfort University- ESCE - Ecole Superieure du Commerce Exterieur- ESCIP-Ecole Superieure De Commerce International - Estonia Academy of Music and Theatre - European University of Applied Sciences - Fachhochschule Vorarlberg GMBH- Facultes Universitaires Saint-Louis- Haute Ecole Albert Jacquard - Haute Ecole EPHEC- Haute Ecole Libre Mosane- Higher Police School in Szczytno- International Business School- International School of Law and Business - International University Audentes - IPL - Instituto Politecnico- Johannes Gutenberg-Universitat Mainz- Karel De Grote-Hogeschool University College- Katholieke Hogeschool Leuven- Leuven University

College- Katholieke Hogeschool Mechelen- Katholieke Hogeschool Zuid-West – Vlaanderen- Liverpool Hope University- Lycee Saint Vincent De Paul - Masaryk University (Masarykova Univerzita) - Medical University Plovdiv- Metropolitan University Prague- Mykolas Romeris University- Nicolaus Copernicus University- Niels Brock Copenhagen- Olympus Szkola Wyzsza im. Romualda Kudlinskiego

- Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences- Politechnika Opolska- Regitze Kristensen Tietgen Business College- Riga Stradins University - Roehampton University - Rzeszow University of Technology- Seinajoki University of Applied Sciences - Stockholm School of Economics, Riga- Szegedi Tudomanyegyetem- Tallinn Health Care College- Tallinn University - Tallinn University of Technology- The Robert Gordon University- The Witelon Universty of Applied Sciences in Legnica- Technological Educational Institute of Western

Macedonia- Technological Educational Institute of Patras- Technological Educational Institute of Lamia- Technological Educational Institute of Epirus- Technological Educational Institute of Larissa- Technological Educational Institute of Crete- Tomas Bata University in Zlin- UCN University College of Northern Denmark- Umea University - University of Athens- University of Thrace- University of Thessaly- University of Crete- University of Ioannina- University of Macedonia- University of Patras- Universidad de Alcala - School of Nursing in

Guadalajara- Universidad de Castilla - La Mancha- Universidad de Cordoba- Universidad de Granada- Universidad de Huelva- Universidad Europea de Madrid- Universita Degli Studi Di Genova - Universita Degli Studi Di Torino- Universitat Autonoma De Barcelona- Universitat de Girona

- Universitat Fur Musik und Darstellende Kunst Wien- Universitat Leipzig- Universitat Siegen- Universite de Arte “George Enescu” din Iasi- Universite de Bretagne Sud- University College Ghent- University of Applied Science - Munchen- University of Applied Sciences - University of Applied Sciences Northwest

Switzwerland- University of Central Europe in Skalica- University of Economics and Management - University of Hull - University of Jyvaskyla- University of Malta- University of Maribor- University of Professional Education- University of Salford- University of Tartu- University of Wales Institute Cardiff- Uniwersytet Opolski, (Opole University)- Uniwersytet w Bialymstoku- VIA University College- Vilnius University - Vytautas Magnus University- Warsaw School of Social Sciences & Humanities - Windesheim University of Applied Sciences - Wyzsza Szkola Bankowa w Gdansku- Wyzsza Szkola Biznesu- Kazimierz Wielki University - Handelshochschule Leipzig- Technische Universitat Chemnitz- Liechtenstein University - Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski, Jana Pawla II- Velikoturnovski Universitet, 'SV. SV. Kiril I MetodII'- University of Lodz- St. Mary's University Belfast - Uniwersytet Rzeszowski- The Queen's University of Belfast - Catholic University College, Bruges-Ostend

Admission

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General Admission RequirementsThe criteria for admission to European University Cyprus have been set to enable the Office of Admissions toselect students who have the ability to do university-level work and to place students in courses and programsappropriate to students’ academic preparation, in an effort to help them successfully realize their full academicpotential.

Our students come from many parts of the world and bring with them a wide range of academic disciplines,experiences, special interests, talents and cultural backgrounds. The Office of Admissions aims to form a studentbody which will give the opportunity to each student to share education and grow in experience as a memberof an international community.

All applicants must have completed a secondary (high) school education or twelve years of schooling or theequivalent, to be considered for admission το undergraduate study, or hold a Bachelor’s degree for post-graduate study.

Candidates who have successfully completed studies at an accredited university may be exempted fromrespective courses in the program they will attend at European University Cyprus, thus reducing the period ofstudy to obtain their degrees. For the evaluation of transferred courses candidates must submit a copy of theirtranscripts to the Office of Admissions.

Procedure and Criteria for International StudentsInternational students will need to submit the documents/payments listed below to the Office of Admissions,PO Box 22006, 1516 Nicosia, Cyprus at least two months prior to the beginning of the semester in order to beadmitted to the university and comply with Immigration regulations.

1) Application and Documents n A completed application form together with a non-refundable fee of €52. n An attested copy of high school leaving certificate and mark sheet (in English). In the case of Master’s

degree students, an attested copy of Bachelor’s Degree and transcript (in English) is also required. n An attested copy of valid passport. The passport should have a minimum validity of two (2) years. n An attested letter of good conduct (in English), from the police authorities in the student’s country

of citizenship, indicating clear criminal record. The letter of good conduct is valid for no more thansix (6) months.

n Attested health certificates (in English) for HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Syphilis and chest X-ray report(for tuberculosis). The health certificates are valid for no more than four (4) months.

n An attested bank letter together with a recent bank statement (in English) confirming that thestudent or sponsor (mother or father) has sufficient funds to finance the student’s fees and livingexpenses in Cyprus. The amount indicated on the bank letter and bank statement must be at least€7,000 or above. The bank letter is valid for no more than six (6) months.

n Two passport size photographs.

2) Payments Total payments of €3,500 which include the Application Fee of €52, the Estimated Tuition for the first

semester of €3,012, the International Student Guarantee of €350 and the Immigration Application Fee of€86 (non-refundable), will have to reach the Office of Admissions by August 1, if applying for the FallSemester, by December 1, if applying for the Spring Semester and by April 1, if applying for the SummerSession. These amounts should be sent after an applicant receives an acceptance letter from the university.The payment will have to reach the Office of Admissions through a bank transfer.

NO applications will be accepted by the migration office unless the University presents receipts for all thepayments requested.

Due to variations in the cost of tuition per program of study, final adjustments to tuition fees will be made

after the student registers at European University Cyprus. Any remaining balance, after adjustment of tuitionfees, will be transferred towards the tuition fees of the next semester. No refund will be given to studentsfor any credit balance remaining in their account.

3) Student visa Your application for admission to European University Cyprus is subject to approval by the Ministry of

Education and Culture and the Cyprus Migration Office. All international students need an entry visa toCyprus. For certain nationalities, student visas are issued in Cyprus where as for others, they will need toapply for a student visa from the Cyprus Embassy/Consulate in the student’s country of citizenship. Differentattesta tions of the above documents are required, depending on your country of citizenship. Moreinformation can be provided by the Office of Admissions at admit@euc.ac.cy or through our websitewww.euc.ac.cy

Note: Refund Policy.n A student who fails to register because he/she has not completed the process of admission or an entry visa to Cyprus was

rejected is entitled to a refund provided the Office of the Registrar is notified in writing. An administrative charge to covervisa and bank expenses of €175 will be deducted from the student’s payment.

n A student who fails to register even though an entry visa was issued, is entitled to a refund provided the Office of theRegistrar is notified in writing. An administrative charge to cover visa and bank expenses of €175 and the InternationalStudent Guarantee of €350 will be deducted from the student’s payment.

n A student who fails to register even though an entry visa was issued and the student has arrived in Cyprus, is entitled to arefund provided the Office of the Registrar is notified in writing. An administrative charge to cover visa, bank expenses andother expenses of €500 and the International Student Guarantee of €350 will be deducted from the student’s payment.

4) Arrival Check-listWhen entering Cyprus all international students should also have the following with them, otherwisethey will be denied entry to Cyprus:

a. The copies attested by the Embassy/Consulate or the visa (entry permit) issued by the MigrationAuthorities of Cyprus.

b. The receipts of European University Cyprus indicating payment to the university of €3,500 (ApplicationFee €52, International Student Guarantee €350, Estimated Tuition Fees €3,012, Immigration ApplicationFee €86).

c. Official bank receipts from the bank in your country to prove the transfer of payment to the university. d. Cash in hand of at least Euro €2,000 to cover personal expenses (meals, books, accommo dation, etc). e. Acceptance letter from the Office of Admissions. f. A valid passport.

Students will be given a Temporary Student Visa at Larnaca Airport. A Temporary Residence Permit (Pink Slip) willbe issued after students arrive at European University Cyprus and complete all necessary admission, registrationand payment requirements.

Further more, international students holding a student visa must be enrolled for full-time study.

Semester SystemEuropean University Cyprus follows the semester system of higher education. The academic year consists of twosemesters, one in the Fall Semester (beginning in October and ending in January) and one in the Spring Semester(Beginning in February and ending in May). A shorter Summer Session (optional) is also offered in June andending in July. The expected time to complete an undergraduate degree program (Bachelor Degree) is fouryears, while for graduate studies (Master Degree) is 18-24 months. The system of study is based on credit hoursand ECTS. A degree is awarded after successful completion of the curriculum, as determined by each School.

Scholarships for Incoming StudentsEuropean University Cyprus has a special pricing policy for International students that cover up to 30% oftuition for an undergraduate program of study (Bachelor Degree) and 20% for a graduate program of study(Master Degree). The special pricing policy is valid for the academic year 2012-13. Recipients will be able tocontinue receiving the tuition reduction until the completion of the selected program of study.

Scholarships for Current StudentsEuropean University Cyprus grants scholarships based on academic performance. Students have theopportunity to receive scholarships of 10% to 40% depending on the average grade secured in the academicyear. The scholarship is granted in the form of tuition reduction for the subsequent academic year.

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Accommodation and Cost of Living

Accommodation and Cost of LivingEuropean University Cyprus has its own private apartments near the campus. The total capacity of the Universityapartments is 180 people. Single, double, triple and quadruple apartments and studios are available. Theapartments are fully equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, living room and air conditioning systems. The monthlyrent for student apartments ranges from €225 to €525 depending on the choice of apartment. Costs forelectricity, water and heating are not included in the rent.

As space is limited the application for accommodation must be submitted, preferably by the end of July orearlier. Details of the cost of accommodation and services are provided by the Housing Office. Additionally,the Housing Office has a list of private apartments / houses for rent very close to campus. Typically, the rent fora one-bedroom apartment is usually between €450 and €500 a month, two-bedroom is between €550 and€650 a month, while the rent for a three-bedroom apartment is between €700 and €800 a month. The cost ofliving in Nicosia depends on the lifestyle of each individual. For the average student it is calculated between€450 to €550 a month.

On the University campus a cafeteria-restaurant, offers meals and snacks at regulated prices. The cafeteria-restaurant is open daily from 8:00am – 9:00pm except Saturday and Sunday.

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Student Life andServices

Student Life and ServicesStudent life is an integral part of the experience a student will get at EUC, as it offers unique opportunities todevelop leadership and communication skills. European University Cyprus has 26 student clubs that organizevarious educational, cultural, artistic and recreational activities. The Clubs are sponsored by the Office of StudentAffairs and organize several events and activities such as music nights, ethnic festivals, field trips, a studentnewspaper and more. European University Cyprus places great importance on sports as it participates inuniversity competitions and championships. There are currently futsal, handball, volleyball and basketballUniversity teams. European University Cyprus has its own indoor sports centre and gym.

The Office of Student Affairs is focused on offering a large variety of services for better support, guidance andempowerment of our students in order to properly address the challenges of the new era. Such services includepick up from the airport, orientation of new students, personal advising, career counseling and other.

The Office of Employment and Career Services aims to correctly guide the students on their career choicesand support them in the job search process. The Office of Employment and Career Services, invitesdistinguished professionals from a wide range of local enterprises to inform students about career prospectsin their chosen field and to advise students on their job search strategy. The most important activity of theOffice of Employment and Career Services is the organization of the annual "Career Exhibition" where studentsare informed on the current trends in the labor market and employment opportunities.

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Facts About Cyprus1. Third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea (9,500 Sq. Km)2. Cyprus has a population of 800,000 locals and 120,000 international residents3. Official currency Euro € 4. English is widely spoken5. Holiday destination for Scandinavians and other Europeans6. Cyprus enjoys four seasons with temperatures ranging in winter between 8-17c and in summer between

32-38c7. Member of the European Union8. Safe environment9. Affordable cost of living10. Hospitality - a cultural characteristic of Cyprus

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Programsof Study

Programs of Study LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION Greek English

THE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND EDUCATION SCIENCES Bachelor Degreesn Graphic Design ¸n Early Childhood Education ¸n Primary Education ¸n Music ¸Master Degrees n Education Leadership (MA) ¸n Special (Inclusive) Education (MA) ¸Doctorate n Education Sciences (PhD) ¸

THE IOANNIS GREGORIOU SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Bachelor Degrees n Accounting ¸n Banking and Finance ¸n Economics ¸n General Business ¸ ¸n Hospitality Management ¸n Management ¸n Management Information Systems ¸n Marketing ¸n Public Relations and Advertising ¸n Sports Management ¸Master Degree n Business Administration (MBA) ¸ ¸

THE SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Bachelor Degrees n English Language and Literature ¸n European Politics, Law and Economics ¸n Law ¸ n Psychology ¸ ¸n Social Work ¸n Speech and Language Therapy ¸

THE SCHOOL OF SCIENCES Bachelor Degreesn Computer Science ¸n Computer Engineering ¸n Nutrition - Dietetics ¸n Nursing ¸n Physiotherapy ¸ Master Degree n Information Systems ¸

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Academic Calendar 2012 – 2013

Fall Semester 20122nd October 2012- 25th January 2013

Spring Semester 20134th February 2013- 24th May 2013

Summer Session 201310th June 2013- 19th July 2013

Orientation/Registration dates 17th -28th September 2012 21st January 2013- 1st February 2013

3rd June 2013- 7th June 2013

Opening day of instruction 2nd October 2012 4th February 2013 10th June 2013

Last day to Add/Drop courses 12th October 2012 15th February 2013 12th June 2013

Last day to file a Pass/Fail form 23rd November 2012 29th March 2013 28th June 2013

Last day to withdraw fromclasses

7th December 2012 12th April 2013 28th June 2013

Examination period 14th January-25th January 2013

20th -31st May 2013 22nd July 2013- 26th July 2013

Last day of instruction 11th January 2013 17th May 2013 19th July 2013

Holidays 21st December 2012- 7thJanuary 2013 (Christmas Holidays)

18th March 2013 (Green Monday)26th April 2013- 10th May 2013 (Easter Holidays)

24th June 2013 (Holy Spirit Holiday)

E U R O P E A N U N I V E R S I T Y C Y P R U S

6 Diogenes Street, Engomi, P.O.Box 22006, 1516 Nicosia, CyprusTel: 00357-22713000, Fax: 00357-22713172, 22662051admit@euc.ac.cy, www.euc.ac.cy

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