New Regulations for Foreign Students in Cyprus

By Nikoleta Kalmouki. The Cypriot government is planning to introduce stricter measures for foreign students who enter Cyprus to study, only to abandon their studies and remain in the country to work illegally.
A ministerial committee suggested the implementation of a seven-year limit on the duration of studies. The measure concerns only students from countries other than EU member states. The Cypriot universities would be given a two-year transition period to harmonize their operations. See more...