Cyprus
is a beautiful island in the northeastern basin of the Mediterranean
Sea, at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa. The island
covers an area of 9,251 sq.km. with a population of 740,000,
and is the third largest island in the Mediterranean. The
island has superb mountain scenery, forests, fascinating coastlines
and beaches, fertile plains, and a rich historical and archaeological
heritage.
The Universities in Cyprus is committed in maintaining and
developing international standards of excellence in teaching
and research at both undergraduate and graduate levels. With
a multicultural perspective, Cyprus provides a unique intellectual
and cultural environment, where scholars of diverse nationalities
and cultures can meet and freely exchange information and
ideas, while learning in an exciting atmosphere of experimentation
and scholarship. Especially due to the internationally recognized
education in the tourism and management field with a affordable
fee, many students are willing and studying in Cyprus.
Cyprus has an open, free market, serviced- based economy
with some light manufacturing is booming and over the last
few years. Cyprus has emerged as one of the leading business
and financial centres in the region. Various sectors of the
economy like tourism, banking, insurance and telecommunications
provide the economy with a leading edge.
Cyprus’s accession as a full member to the European
Union as of May 1, 2004, has been an important milestone in
the course of its economic development. The Cypriots are among
the most prosperous people in the Mediterranean region, Internationally.
Also, the Government of Cyprus allows international students
to work up to 20 hours per week and full time during vacations.
Cyprus being dependent on tourism industry, most of the international
students are engaged in hotels, restaurants and other tourism
related jobs.
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