Admission and Registration

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

At Cyprus West University, we have a long-standing tradition of welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds with various qualifications. We adopt a pragmatic and supportive approach to each application, carefully considering all relevant factors, including your statement, documents, portfolio, and any other information that showcases your potential for success. This method enables us to offer tailored solutions within the course tariff range for each applicant.

If you are an international student, we look forward to welcoming you to Cyprus West. Our student body represents over 30 different cultures and 60 nationalities, making it one of the most diverse academic communities in North Cyprus. You are just a few simple steps away from joining us!

*Standard Entry Requirements for Undergraduate Programs:

Higher Secondary School Certificate or Diploma / At least two A Levels / IB Diploma/ 5 IGCSEs or equivalent qualifications.  Candidates must be aged between 17 and 25. Please check the minimum requirements based on your country.

*Standard Entry Requirements for the Graduate Programs:

A Bachelor’s degree certificate is required. Currently, we only offer an MBA program, so a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or Marketing is preferred. Students with degrees in other fields may need to take foundation courses. There is no age limit for the postgraduate program.

Language requirements:

We accept various international language proficiency test results. However, if a language proficiency certificate is not available, students must pass the CWU language proficiency test at the B2 level to continue their studies in English or Turkish for a Bachelor’s or Master’s program. This test will be administered by our Foreign Language School after the student arrives in TRNC. If a student does not pass the exam, they will be moved to an English preparatory course, where they can improve their language skills. Students will have up to two years ( four semesters)  to achieve at least a B2 level.

Acceptable Language Proficiency tests: 

The following proficiency test results are accepted for all undergraduate and graduate programs admission, provided they have been awarded within the past two years:

  • APTIS: must achieve an overall CEFR score of at least B2 equivalent with at least B2 equivalent in each subcategory.
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English.
  • (IELTS) International English Language Testing System (Academic or General Test):  5.5
  • Pearson Test of English, Academic: 54 overall, with 54 in Reading and Writing elements.
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) : (TOEFL) IBT 65, (TOEFL) PBT: 513, (TOEFL) CBT: 183 (we do not accept Special Home Edition test).
  • GCE/IGCSE: Minimum  Grade C
  • TOMER: B2 (For Turkish programs)

Application Requirements: 

We are pleased to inform prospective students that the application process for admission is completely free and conducted online. Please note that we do not accept applications submitted by mail or post. To facilitate your application, kindly ensure that the following documents are submitted along with your application form:

1. A scanned copy of your High School Diploma or its equivalent and detailed mark sheets or transcripts.

2. A Bachelor’s Degree Certificate and Transcripts (for Graduate Admission).

3. A scanned photocopy of your passport.

4. A copy of your English language proficiency test results, if applicable.

5. For transfer students, a copy of your academic transcript and course descriptions.    

If you meet the above requirements, click here to apply.

Please note that upon registration and passing through TRNC immigration, students must present the original copies of all required documents mentioned above.