Study in Cyprus from Bangladesh

English-taught EU degrees on a Mediterranean island.

Quick answer: Students in the Republic of Cyprus apply for an entry and temporary residence permit through the Civil Registry and Migration Department.

Last checked: 25 October 20263 universities in our finder

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Important

Degrees from universities in the north are not recognised by the Republic of Cyprus or the EU

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Tuition

About EUR 4,000 to 12,000 a year

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Embassy for Bangladeshi applicants

Which embassy or visa centre handles Bangladeshi students: confirm with our counsellor

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Bangladesh-specific notes

Confirm whether the university is in the Republic of Cyprus (EU) before applying; many agents sell northern universities.
Bangladeshi certificates usually need Education Board / Ministry of Education and MOFA attestation; follow the embassy's own document list.

Step-by-step from Dhaka

Shortlist programmes on the universities' own websites and check entry requirements for Bangladeshi certificates.
Apply and receive the admission or acceptance letter.
Get SSC/HSC/degree certificates attested (Education Board / Ministry of Education and MOFA) and translated if required.
Prepare funds, sponsor documents and insurance, then apply for the entry/residence permit for studies.
Book travel only after the visa or entry permit is issued.

Document checklist

The university and the visa authority decide the final list. Our counsellor confirms yours.

Passport valid for the whole course (renew early if it expires within 18 months)
SSC and HSC (or O/A level) certificates and mark sheets; bachelor's certificate and transcript for postgraduate study
English test result (IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT or Duolingo, as the university accepts) or a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted
Statement of purpose or motivation letter written by you, plus CV
Two recommendation letters where the programme asks for them
Sponsor documents: bank statement and solvency certificate, sponsor's income proof, TIN and tax return acknowledgement
Birth certificate or NID; names and dates must match the passport and certificates

Cost of studying in Cyprus (estimate)

Per year	EUR	BDT (approx.)
Tuition (range)	EUR 4,000 to EUR 12,000	BDT 5.6 lakh to BDT 16.9 lakh
Living (typical)	EUR 9,600	BDT 13.5 lakh

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Scholarships for Cyprus

Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks

PhD

How to apply: Apply to individual funded projects advertised on EURAXESS Official source, re-check due
Allowance: Living allowance EUR 4,250 a month in the 2026 call Official source, re-check due
Mobility rule: Not more than 12 months in the host country in the last 3 years Official source, re-check due

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters

Master's

Coverage: Full scholarships offered by each joint programme Confirm with counsellor
Deadlines: Most close between October and January; check each programme Confirm with counsellor

Frequently asked questions

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

Indicative tuition is EUR 4,000 to EUR 12,000 a year (about BDT 5.6 lakh to BDT 16.9 lakh), plus living costs of roughly EUR 9,600 a year (about BDT 13.5 lakh). Official visa funds rules are listed on this page.

Which documents do Bangladeshi students need for Cyprus?

Usually your passport, academic certificates and transcripts, an English test result, statement of purpose, and sponsor financial documents. The full list and Bangladesh-specific notes are on this page.