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Study in Cyprus from Nepal

Studying in Cyprus from Nepal costs about Rs 22 lakh to Rs 37 lakh for the first year, among the lowest in Europe. We only place students at recognised universities in the Republic of Cyprus, never in the north. Work rights are limited, so plan your budget without them. Last year 53 of our 55 Cyprus files were approved.

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Our Rs 20,000 fee and every government fee in writing
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At a glance

Study in Cyprus

Oct 2026

KTMKathmandutoLCALarnaca

First-year cost: Rs 22 to 37 lakh
Tuition: €3,500 to €9,000 a year
Work: Limited, set sectors
Stay after study: Employer permit only
Intakes: September, February

At Rs 171.38 per EUR, Nepal Rastra Bank, 18 Oct 2026.

students we have placed in Cyprus since 2014: 355
of our Cyprus visa files approved in FY 2025/26: 53 of 55: 96.4%
universities and colleges in Cyprus we work with directly: 26

Our own figures for FY 2025/26 (Shrawan 2082 to Asar 2083). Every number is from our files, not an estimate.

Our proof

Students who went to Cyprus with us

Different marks, gaps and budgets. Each one starts the same way: a free call and an honest read of the file.

Asmita Ghimire
ChitwantoNicosia
MBA, February 2025 intake
An MBA in the EU for under Rs 25 lakh. She chose Cyprus for the cost, and a recognised university for the degree's future.
- After bachelor's
- Budget
- EU degree
Read Asmita's full story
Bishal Magar
GorkhatoLarnaca
BA Hospitality Management, September 2025 intake
He wanted Cyprus to work and send money home. We told him the rules first. He went to study, with a budget that didn't depend on work.
- After +2
- 2-year gap
- Tight budget
Read Bishal's full story
Dawa Lama
KathmandutoLimassol
BSc Computer Science, February 2026 intake
Arrived with an offer from a university in Northern Cyprus. Left with a place at a recognised one in the Republic.
- After +2
- Recognition
- Budget
Read Dawa's full story

See every student case study

The essentials

Cyprus: cost, entry and work rules

Cyprus is the budget option in Europe: English-taught degrees at private universities, low tuition, and living costs well below Western Europe. It's a member of the EU.

Two honest warnings. First, universities in the north of the island (the area that calls itself the TRNC) aren't recognised by the Republic of Cyprus or most of the EU, and some agents in Nepal sell them as "Cyprus". We never do. Second, student work rights are limited, and Cyprus has no general post-study work permit.

Study in Cyprus: the essentials
Tuition	About €3,500 to €9,000 a year at private universities teaching in English (about Rs 6 lakh to Rs 15.4 lakh). Public universities teach mostly in Greek.
Living funds	Set out in your university's admission and entry permit papers; expect to show roughly €7,000 to €10,000 for the year. Sources disagree, so we confirm the current figure with the university and the migration department for each file.
First-year cost	About Rs 22 lakh to Rs 37 lakh: tuition, living costs, entry and residence fees, insurance and your flight.
Entry after +2	Most private universities accept a +2 with a pass and an English test or their own English placement.
Entry after a bachelor's	A related bachelor's for most master's and MBAs.
English score	IELTS 5.5 to 6.0 for most programmes, or the university's own test.
Intakes	September and February at most private universities.
Work while studying	Limited: after your first 6 months, part-time work in specific sectors with a contract approved by the Department of Labour. Don't plan your budget on it.
Stay after study	No general post-study work permit; you'd need an employer to sponsor a work permit.
Recognition	Republic of Cyprus universities only. Degrees from the north aren't recognised by the Republic or most EU countries.

Rupee figures at Rs 171.38 per EUR (Nepal Rastra Bank sell rate, 18 October 2026). Funds and work rules are confirmed for each file with the university and the Civil Registry and Migration Department.

Living in Cyprus

Money, work and daily life in Cyprus

Cost of living, city by city

Monthly living costs for a student in Cyprus, 2026
City	Rent (shared)	Food	Transport and phone	Total a month	In rupees
Limassol	€450 to 650	€250 to 300	€60 to 90	€850 to 1,150	Rs 1.46 to 1.97 lakh
Nicosia	€350 to 500	€240 to 290	€50 to 80	€700 to 950	Rs 1.2 to 1.63 lakh
Larnaca	€350 to 500	€240 to 290	€50 to 80	€700 to 950	Rs 1.2 to 1.63 lakh

Our students' typical spend, sharing a flat. At Rs 171.38 per EUR.

Part-time work, honestly

Many Nepali students go to Cyprus expecting to work full-time. That's not how the rules work. Students can usually work only after their first 6 months, for limited hours, in specific sectors such as hospitality, agriculture and delivery, and with a contract the Department of Labour approves.

Agents who promise easy full-time work in Cyprus are selling a work visa disguised as a study visa. Students who work outside the rules lose their permit. Budget as if you'll earn nothing in year 1.

After study

Cyprus has no general post-study work permit. Some graduates find employers willing to sponsor them; many move on to a master's elsewhere in Europe with an EU-recognised degree. Hospitality, shipping and IT are the main employers of foreign graduates.

Culture and daily life

Cyprus is warm, safe and English is widely spoken. The Nepali community is sizeable, many working in care and hospitality. Summers are very hot; buses are the main public transport and run less often than in Western Europe.

Planning Cyprus? Choose a recognised university first

Book your free counselling. We'll understand your goals, then explain every step and every fee, clearly. Not helpful? Walk away anytime, no pressure.

Our Cyprus counsellor will call you within 2 hours.

An honest read of your marks, study gap, English and budget
Only Republic of Cyprus universities, checked for recognition
Every fee written down before you pay anything

Prefer to talk now? Call +977 1-5900000 or message us on WhatsApp.

The process

Every step to Cyprus, with every fee

Cyprus is one of the faster countries: 3 to 5 months from first call to flight, because the university applies for your entry permit.

Week 0
Free counselling and recognition check
You
Share your marksheets, passport and budget.
We
Check that every university we suggest is in the Republic of Cyprus and recognised, and tell you honestly about work and post-study limits.
Money
Free.
Week 1
Your shortlist, in writing
You
Choose.
We
Send 2 to 3 programmes with tuition, entry rules and living costs.
Weeks 1 to 4
English test (if needed)
You
Sit IELTS or the university's own test.
Money
IELTS Rs 36,000, or the university's test fee.
Weeks 2 to 5
Application and offer
You
Sign our contract.
We
Apply and check every document.
Money
Our fee: Rs 20,000 per application file, by bank.
Weeks 5 to 8
Deposit and documents for the entry permit
You
Get your NOC, pay the deposit, and gather the documents the university needs (bank statement, medical, police clearance).
We
Check each document against the university's and the migration department's lists.
Money
NOC Rs 2,000. Deposit to the university.
Weeks 8 to 14
Entry permit (the university applies)
You
Wait for the entry permit; get your visa if the permit says you need one.
We
Track the application with the university.
Money
Entry permit and visa fees as the university and embassy set.
Weeks 12 to 16
Decision
We
Explain the decision with you.
Money
If refused, Rs 10,000 of our fee comes back, unless information was hidden from us.
2 weeks before you fly
Pre-departure
We
Brief you on the residence permit, medical tests on arrival and the real work rules.
Money
Flight about Rs 80,000 to 1.3 lakh one way.
First month in Cyprus
You land, and we check in
You
Do the medical tests, apply for your temporary residence permit, enrol.
We
Call you within 7 days of landing.

Every fee, in order

Our fee sits in the same table as every government and university fee, so nothing turns up later.

Every fee for studying in Cyprus, in the order you pay it
Fee	Amount	Paid to	When	Refundable?
First counsellingOur fee	Free	Prasthan Education	Week 0	Not applicable
IELTS (if needed)	Rs 36,000	IDP or British Council	Before applying	No
Application file (our fee)Our fee	Rs 20,000 per file	Prasthan Education, by bank	When you sign the contract	Rs 10,000 back if the visa is refused, unless information was hidden from us
No Objection Certificate (NOC)	Rs 2,000	Ministry of Education, Science and Technology	Before paying the deposit	No
Tuition deposit	Usually €1,500 to €3,500	University	Before the entry permit	Per the university's written policy if the permit is refused
Entry permit and residence fees	Set by the migration department; we give you the current figure	Civil Registry and Migration Department	Before and after arrival	No
Medical tests and insurance	About €200 to €400	Clinic and insurer	Before and after arrival	No
Flight	About Rs 80,000 to 1.3 lakh one way	Airline	After the permit	Depends on the ticket

Private universities in Cyprus pay agents a commission, often a larger share than elsewhere. Ours is written into your contract, and it never decides which university we recommend.

Documents checklist

What to collect, stage by stage. We check every page before it goes anywhere.

For your application3

Passport
SEE, +2 or bachelor's marksheets and certificates
English test result, if you have one

For the entry permit5

Bank statement for the amount the university states
Medical certificate
Police clearance certificate
Deposit receipt
No Objection Certificate (NOC)

After you arrive3

Medical tests in Cyprus
Health insurance
Temporary residence permit application

Plan each step in detail

Each step above has its own guide, written by a counsellor and checked against the official source.

Choosing
Northern Cyprus universities and degree recognition, for Nepali students
Northern Cyprus degrees aren't recognised by the Republic of Cyprus or most of the EU. How to spot a northern offer before you pay, and what to do instead.
4 min readUpdated 19 Oct 2026

What happens after

After you land in Cyprus

Your first month

Do your medical tests, apply for your temporary residence permit, enrol and open a bank account. Your counsellor calls you within 7 days of landing.

Work and study, honestly

Expect year 1 without income. If you work later, keep to the hours and sectors your permit allows. We've helped students who were told otherwise by other agents; the fix is always slower than doing it right.

After graduation

There's no general post-study work permit. Graduates either find an employer who sponsors a work permit, return home, or continue to a master's elsewhere in Europe. An EU-recognised degree makes that last option realistic.

Our support after you land

The same counsellor stays with you until you graduate: permit renewals, course transfers, or problems with an employer.

Be honest with yourself

Is Cyprus right for you?

Good fit

Cyprus is a good fit if

Your budget is under Rs 35 lakh for the first year and you want an English-taught European degree.
You want hospitality, business or IT in a warm, English-speaking setting.
You plan to use the degree for a master's elsewhere in Europe later.

An honest note

Cyprus is not the right choice if

You're planning to work full-time to support your family. Cyprus is a study route, not a work visa.
You've been offered a cheap place in the north (TRNC). We'll explain why we won't touch it.
You need a post-study work visa. Cyprus doesn't have a general one.

Anyone who promises easy work in Cyprus is selling you something else. We've seen the files: students sent to the north, or told they could work full-time from week 1. Since the 8 July 2026 law, misleading claims can cost a consultancy its licence.

Compare with another country

Questions about studying in Cyprus

How much does it cost to study in Cyprus from Nepal?

About Rs 22 lakh to Rs 37 lakh for the first year: tuition of €3,500 to €9,000 at a private university, living costs, entry and residence fees, insurance and your flight, at Rs 171.38 per EUR (18 October 2026).

Is North Cyprus the same as Cyprus?

No. The north of the island is controlled by an administration only Turkey recognises. Its universities aren't recognised by the Republic of Cyprus or most EU countries, and students can't legally use them as a route into the EU. We only place students in the Republic of Cyprus. Dawa's story shows the difference.

Can students work in Cyprus?

Only in a limited way: usually after your first 6 months, part-time, in specific sectors, with a contract the Department of Labour approves. Don't plan your budget on it.

Do I need IELTS for Cyprus?

Most private universities accept IELTS 5.5 to 6.0, or their own English test. A few accept earlier English-medium study.

How long does a Cyprus student visa take?

The university applies for your entry permit; it usually takes 4 to 8 weeks once your documents are complete. First call to flight is often 3 to 5 months.

Can I stay in Cyprus after my degree?

Cyprus has no general post-study work permit. You'd need an employer to sponsor a work permit, or you can continue to a master's elsewhere in Europe.

Still unsure?

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