The five Evening Gymnasia and the two Evening Technical Schools in Nicosia and Limassol, Post-Secondary Institutes of Vocational Education and Training, the Open University of Cyprus, the Mediterranean Institute of Management, Higher Education Institutions (both public and private) offering flexible learning programmes for adults.

The Adult Education Centres, the 41 State Institutes of Further Education, the Pedagogical Institute, Private Institutes registered with the Ministry of Education.

The Cyprus Productivity Centre, the Cyprus Academy of Public Administration, afternoon and evening classes at the technical schools, the Apprenticeship Scheme offered jointly at technical schools and private industries, in-company courses funded by the Human Resource Development Authority.

 The Adult Education Centres is a significant programme which provides general adult education in Cyprus within the framework of providing lifelong learning opportunities. The main objective of the Adult Education Centres is the general development of each adult’s personality as well as the social, financial and cultural development of citizens and society in general. Their aims coincide with the state’s developmental policy and the wider aims of the Ministry of Education and Culture regarding the provision of "Lifelong Learning" opportunities for all the citizens of the Republic of Cyprus and the combating of educational inequalities so that citizens may be successfully integrated and be enabled to act efficiently in a united Europe. 
The Adult Education Centres offer a variety of interdisciplinary courses which focus mainly on the teaching of foreign languages, arts and crafts, cultural programmes, health and other issues of general interest, as well as on teaching professional and vocational skills. 

Furthermore, every year the Adult Education Centres organise free of charge learning activities for various target groups, such as people with literacy difficulties, people with special needs, enclaved Cypriots, prisoners, mentally ill and elderly people. They also offer, free of charge, Greek language courses to children of repatriated Cypriots, to political refugees and to Turkish Cypriots. Moreover, Turkish language courses are offered free of charge to Greek Cypriots. 

The Adult Education Centres have been acknowledged by the citizens of the Republic of Cyprus as the most important programme of general adult education with the provision of a variety of qualitative courses. 

Minor asylum seekers and minor children of applicants have the right to access public education on the same terms as the children of Cypriot citizens. To support their integration, various language learning initiatives are in place. For instance, Greek language courses funded by the EU under the Asylum, Migration, and Integration Fund (AMIF) are available, including programs aimed at adult learners, such as evening classes and life-learning schemes.

In primary education, schools with high numbers of non-Greek speaking students arrange additional hours of Greek language instruction. For secondary education, particularly at the Gymnasium (middle school) and Lyceum (high school) levels, transitional and short classes are provided to address language barriers. These classes offer intensive Greek language learning, along with other subjects. For example, transitional classes may offer 14 hours of Greek per week, while short classes provide five hours.

In 2022-2023, the Ministry of Education announced measures to increase interaction between schools and families of non-Greek speaking students. This includes closer monitoring of students' learning progress and outcomes, with the goal of enhancing integration and ensuring that students can succeed in their exams and advance to the next grade

Asylum seekers who complete public secondary education are eligible to participate in the nationwide entry exams for State universities on equal terms with Cypriot nationals.

The Reception Regulations stipulate that all asylum seeking children have access to education under the same conditions that apply to Cypriot citizens, immediately after applying for asylum and no later than 3 months from the date of submission.

beneficiaries who complete public secondary education are eligible to participate in the nationwide entry exams for State universities on equal terms with Cypriot nationals.

Some private universities may offer a limited number of scholarships for BIPs from time to time, though these opportunities are rare and not consistently available.

The Reception Regulations stipulate that all asylum seeking children have access to education under the same conditions that apply to Cypriot citizens, immediately after applying for asylum and no later than 3 months from the date of submission.

Refugees who complete public secondary education are eligible to participate in the nationwide entry exams for State universities on equal terms with Cypriot nationals.

Some private universities may offer a limited number of scholarships for BIPs from time to time, though these opportunities are rare and not consistently available.

The Reception Regulations stipulate that all asylum seeking children have access to education under the same conditions that apply to Cypriot citizens, immediately after applying for asylum and no later than 3 months from the date of submission.

The Regulations stipulate that all children whose parents have secured legal stay under employment status have access to education under the same conditions that apply to Cypriot citizens.

All foreign students, non-EU students who apply to higher institutions in Cyprus require a visa for entry to Cyprus. Student visas are issued only to full-time international students (students who register for at least 15 credits or 30 ECTS in a semester).

The Migration Department of the Deputy Ministry of Migration and International Protection is the competent authority in Cyprus for issuing entry permits and residence permits to foreign students. Student permits are only granted for study in private institutions which offer higher education and which are registered with the Ministry of Education and Culture.

To enter and reside in Cyprus as a student, you must be enrolled in:

• a recognised institution of higher education; or
• a public or private institute or organisation;

for the purpose of receiving:

• a diploma;
• a postgraduate diploma;
• a doctorate diploma; or
• another kind of diploma of higher education.

You must show sufficient financial resources for living expenses and health insurance. Furthermore, you must present a certificate of criminal record, a copy of your passport and x-rays and blood tests (HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C).

Residence permits are granted for one year and are renewable, provided the renewal application is made one month before expiry of your permit.

Students, during the semester, are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week, under certain conditions, but only in specific professions. This limit is lifted during break periods, allowing students to work up to 38 hours per week.

For graduate level students, who have completed a Master's degree in Cyprus, the relevant laws allow them to seek work opportunities in their field of study for up to 12 months after graduation.

All foreign students, non-EU students who apply to higher institutions in Cyprus require a visa to enter Cyprus. Provided that all the required documents and payments have been received, the institution will submit the student’s documents to the Migration Authorities for evaluation.

1. €55 Application fee (application will not be processed without this non-refundable fee).
2. €86 Student Visa fee (application will not be processed without this non-refundable fee).
3. 4x passport sized photos.
4. Attested copy of High School Leaving Certificate (Lower & Higher Secondary) and mark sheets.
5. Attested passport copy (valid for at least two years from the start of the semester to be enrolled).
6. Attested Police Clearance Certificate (6 months validity period).
7. Attested Bank Letter (6 months validity period) stating that the student’s sponsor has the financial ability to support his/her living, tuition and repatriation expenses. Sponsor may only be Father/ Mother/Self. In case of another Sponsor, please supply Court affidavit. The letter must also clearly state the relationship between Sponsor and student.
8. Supporting bank statement (1 month validity).
9. Attested Blood Test reports for HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B and C (4 months validity).
10. Attested chest X-ray report for tuberculosis (4 months validity).