Republic of Cyprus Officially States Minimum Study in Cyprus English Language Requirements: (for non-EU / third-country students, Council of Ministers decision 19/07/2023)
According to the official decision of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Cyprus dated 19 July 2023, international students from non-EU countries applying for foundation or undergraduate or postgraduate programs must meet minimum English language requirements.
Students must provide a valid English test such as IELTS(Non UKVI), TOEFL, PTE Academic(Non UKVI), Password Skills Plus, Cambridge English Exams, IGCSE/O-Level English, Michigan ECCE, or Anglia Examinations, with the minimum scores approved by the Cyprus Ministry of Education.
Study in Cyprus Minimum English Language Requirements For Undergraduate and Postgraduate:
For admission to the diploma or bachelor or master programs, students must demonstrate a higher level of English proficiency:
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- IELTS: Minimum score of 5.0
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- TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 71
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- PTE: Minimum score of 58
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- Password Plus: Minimum score of 5.5
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- IGCSE: English as second language Minimum grade of D
- IGCSE: English as First language Minimum grade of E
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- Michigan Language Assessment ECCE: Minimum score of 52
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- SAT: Minimum score of 530
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- IB English Standard Level (SL): Minimum score of 5.0
- IB English Higher Level (HL): Minimum score of 4.0
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- Anglia Examinations: Intermediate level
- University of Cambridge Exams: B2 First FSC
Study in Cyprus Minimum English Language Requirements For Foundation Programme:
For admission in Foundation programs, students must demonstrate a higher level of English proficiency:
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- IELTS: Minimum score of 4.0
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- TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 42
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- PTE: Minimum score of 43
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- Password Plus: Minimum score of 4.0
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- IGCSE: English as second language Minimum grade of E
- IGCSE: English as First language Minimum grade of F
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- Michigan Language Assessment ECCE: Minimum score of 40
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- SAT: Minimum score of 450
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- IB English Standard Level (SL): Minimum score of 4.0
- IB English Higher Level (HL): Minimum score of 3.0
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- University of Cambridge Exams: B1 (Preliminary PTE)
Some Cyprus Universities required little bit higher English Language Score For Bachelor and Master Programmes:
For admission in Foundation programs, students must demonstrate a higher level of English proficiency:
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- IELTS: Minimum score of 5.0-6.0
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- TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 71-92
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- PTE: Minimum score of 58+
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- Password Plus: Minimum score of 5.5-6.0
For admission to the foundation program, applicants must meet the following English proficiency requirements:
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- IELTS: Minimum score of 4.0
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- TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 42
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- PTE (Pearson Test of English): Minimum score of 43
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- Password Plus: Minimum score of 4.0
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- IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education): Minimum grade of E
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- Michigan Language Assessment ECCE: Minimum score of 40
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- SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test): Minimum score of 450
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- IB English Standard Level (SL): Minimum score of 4.0
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- IB English Higher Level (HL): Minimum score of 3.0
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- Anglia Examinations: Beginner level
These requirements ensure that students have the foundational English skills needed to succeed in the academic environment of the foundation program.
2. Diploma/Bachelor Level:
For admission to the diploma or bachelor programs, students must demonstrate a higher level of English proficiency:
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- IELTS: Minimum score of 5.0-5.5
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- TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 72
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- PTE: Minimum score of 58
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- Password Plus: Minimum score of 5.5
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- IGCSE: Minimum grade of D
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- Michigan Language Assessment ECCE: Minimum score of 52
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- SAT: Minimum score of 530
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- University of Cambridge Exams: At least PET (Preliminary English Test)
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- Anglia Examinations: Intermediate level
These requirements are designed to ensure that students possess the necessary language proficiency to handle the demands of diploma and bachelor programs, with a focus on academic reading, writing, and communication.
3. Master’s Level:
For admission to the master’s program, applicants must demonstrate advanced English proficiency:
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- IELTS: Minimum score of 6.0
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- TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 71
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- PTE: Minimum score of 58
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- Password Plus: Minimum score of 6.0
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- IGCSE: Minimum grade of D
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- Michigan Language Assessment ECCE: Minimum score of 63
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- SAT: Minimum score of 580
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- University of Cambridge Exams: At least PET (Preliminary English Test)
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- Anglia Examinations: Intermediate level
These higher-level language requirements ensure that applicants can engage with complex academic texts and communicate effectively in professional and academic settings. A strong command of English is essential for success in graduate-level studies, particularly in research, analysis, and academic writing