Cyprus International University Tuition Fees

CIU structures its tuition around five price points for the 2026–27 academic year. The standard fee for the vast majority of bachelor’s programs is €7,100. Only four programs deviate from this base rate, and they represent the university’s most resource-intensive fields.

The table below shows the annual tuition for each price tier. All figures include 5% VAT. Accommodation, meals, and learning materials are not included.

Over the full duration of each program, total tuition costs range from €28,400 for a four-year degree to €91,668 for the six-year Medicine program. This flat-rate approach means that whether you study Engineering, Business, or Psychology, you pay the same base fee — a simplicity that makes budgeting easier for international students.

CIU advertises scholarship percentages of 50%, 60%, 75%, 80%, and 85%. However, these headline numbers do not represent the actual discount off the base fee. Instead, they correspond to specific tuition amounts set by the university. For the standard €7,100 tier, the effective fees are as follows:

As shown, a “50% scholarship” actually gives a 44% discount, and an “85% scholarship” reduces the fee by about 76%. The gap is smaller at higher percentages but still meaningful. For premium programs like Medicine, the absolute savings are larger but the same percentage-gap logic applies. Always check the effective fee in euros rather than the headline percentage. Our scholarship support page can help you calculate your exact cost.

To qualify for a scholarship, you typically need a strong secondary-school transcript — no separate exam is required. This is consistent across all North Cyprus universities, which do not require SAT, GRE, or any entrance test for admission.

Most of CIU’s faculties charge the standard €7,100 fee, regardless of the program’s language of instruction. Below is a quick glance at every faculty and the number of bachelor’s programs available, with fee exceptions noted.

Cyprus International University (CIU) structures its tuition fees by faculty and program level. Undergraduate (bachelor’s) fees generally fall between $3,200 and $5,500 per year for most programs in the humanities, social sciences, business, and engineering. Professional programs such as Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy carry higher fees, reflecting the intensive clinical training and laboratory resources required.

Graduate programs (master’s and PhD) are priced separately, typically ranging from $4,000 to $8,000 per year depending on the field. All figures quoted are for the 2025–2026 academic year and include tuition only; additional costs such as registration, lab fees, and health insurance are billed separately and are outlined in the ‘Additional Costs’ section below.

Tuition for master’s programs at CIU typically ranges from $4,000 to $6,000 per year for most fields, with MBA and healthcare programs at the higher end. PhD programs are generally $5,000–$8,000 per year. All graduate programs are eligible for performance‑based scholarships of up to 25%.

These scholarships are not mutually exclusive; a student could combine a merit‑based and early‑application discount for a total reduction of up to 60% in the first year. For further details, visit the scholarship support page.

To contextualize CIU’s fees, it helps to look at what other leading universities in North Cyprus charge for similar programs. Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) and Near East University (NEU) are the two largest competitors. The table below compares annual tuition ranges for three representative undergraduate programs.

As the table shows, CIU remains highly competitive, particularly in non‑clinical fields where its tuition is often 15–20% lower than EMU’s and NEU’s. The MD tuition at CIU is slightly above NEU’s but comes with smaller class sizes and strong clinical affiliations with TRNC Ministry of Health hospitals.

Beyond tuition, international students should budget for accommodation, meals, transportation, health insurance, and personal expenses. On‑campus dormitories at CIU range from $150 to $300 per month depending on room type (shared vs. single, with or without air conditioning). Off‑campus apartments in Nicosia typically cost $250–$450 per month.

Monthly living costs (groceries, local transport, internet, leisure) average $300–$500. All international students must have valid health insurance; CIU offers a university plan at approximately $200 per year. For a detailed breakdown, see our accommodation guide and visa guidance pages.

Upon arrival, CIU administers an in‑house English Proficiency Exam. This is a placement test, not an admission gate. If you pass, you start your degree directly. If you do not pass, you enter a one‑year English Preparatory School, after which you continue to your chosen program – no second admission decision needed. Students who already hold an IELTS 5.5 or equivalent may submit it to skip the proficiency exam, but this is entirely optional.

This policy eliminates two major barriers – test preparation and test fees – making CIU and other North Cyprus institutions accessible to a much wider range of students. For a full list of required documents, see the application page.

CIU operates three main intakes per year: Fall (September), Spring (February), and Summer (June). The majority of international students begin in the Fall semester. Application deadlines are typically:

Documents required: high school diploma or equivalent, transcript, passport copy, and a completed application form. No application fee is charged for online applications submitted through the university portal. Need help? Start your application here.