What to prepare before you arrive
Make sure you have the following documents with you before departing:
Entry Permit
Once you obtain approval from the Republic of Cyprus Immigration Services and your entry permit is granted you will receive a scanned copy via email. Please print this and keep it safe as the immigration services at the airport will request it upon entry into Cyprus.
This permit will be valid only for 15-20 days and within this period you must collect all the documents required to apply for the Student Pink Slip/ Student Visa Application. Failure to make an appointment with the Student Support Services immediately after your arrival may lead to a cancellation of your visa. The Student Support Services contact details can be found below:
George Karaolis
Student Support Officer
tel: 24 694 073
Margarita Manoli
Student Support Officer
tel: 24 694 108
Student Visa Application
Click here to see what documents you will need to collect within the first 15 days of your arrival.
The following charges will be applicable:
(Blood tests and x-rays must be repeated once a student arrives to the Republic of Cyprus. This is compulsory by Cyprus law and the immigration services will not compromise this requirement.)
Once your visa is issued (usually for a duration of 12 months from the date of first arrival to Cyprus) you will then need to renew it every year for as long as you are a student.
Click here to download the list of documents you will need for each renewal.
In accordance with the Migration Regulations and the Cyprus authorities, international students must attend their classes regularly. Students who do not or who do not register for an academic year will have to depart Cyprus.
Getting to the University/ Accommodation
Taxi
The list does not include all Taxi services; only those with a website and 24 hour service:
Bus
You can pick up maps of Larnaka and Pyla from the university or use internet resources as seen below.
The bus service which runs in Larnaka is called Zenon Buses. Click here to see the routes.
Go to the tab with the name English routes
– Urban routes are the routes from the near surrounding areas to Larnaka and back (this is the one you will mainly use)
– Regional routes are the routes from further away areas in the Larnaka district
Enrolment
Setting up your University account
Collect your student card
Your student card will be ready for collection within a few days after you have completed your enrolment and induction. Please check with the library staff to ensure it is ready for collection.
Cyprus and the Town of Pyla
Cyprus
Please click here to find information from the Cyprus Tourism Organisation regarding the beautiful island of Cyprus.
Information is also available here.
Larnaka
Life in Pyla
Things to do
Food
There is a large variety of restaurants /Cafés/Bars/Clubs available in Larnaka and they can all be found here.
Shopping
Larnaka has a very picturesque city centre where you are able to find everything you can imagine.
Some of the supermarkets you can visit can be found below:
Malls in Cyprus:
Festivals, Trips, Nightlife
Orientation
Orientation sessions will be scheduled upon demand so please feel free to inform the Student Support Services and we will be able to organise an orientation session in Pyla, Larnaka or anywhere else on the island.
Getting Support
In case you would like to speak to someone regarding any issue concerning you or settling in please contact the Student Welfare Services.
Effie Christou
Senior Student Support Officer
tel: 24 694 026
Margarita Manoli
Student Support Officer
tel: 24 694 108
George Karaolis
Student Support Officer
tel: 24 694 073