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Information for students from Cyprus

Welcome

Queen Mary has a long history of welcoming students from around the world. Over the years, many thousands of international students have graduated from the college and gone on to pursue successful careers. Today, we are home to students from more than 100 different countries. This diversity contributes to a lively and welcoming community which should make you feel comfortable and at home.

One of the largest colleges of the University of London and one of the few with fully integrated teaching, research and residential facilities, our setting gives you the benefits both of a large campus environment and of the countless academic and social opportunities of London.

There are currently 77 students from Cyprus at Queen Mary studying a range of courses at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels including: Law, Dentistry, Business & Management, Medicine, Computer Science, Economics & Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Biological & Chemical Sciences, and English,

Financing your studies

Queen Mary offers various scholarships to encourage excellent students to study with us. Please see our International Scholarships page for more information.

Entry requirements

Recognition of Cypriot qualifications for Undergraduate Entry

Academic:

The following Cypriot qualifications will be considered for entry onto a Queen Mary Bachelor’s degree:

  • The Apolytirion can be accepted for entry to some degree courses, but
    many departments will also ask for additional A’ levels or a UK Foundation
    Course.
  • Where the Apolytirion is acceptable students will usually need to obtain an overall mark of at least 17/20.
  • Students with the Lise Diplomasi with an overall final grade of at least 4/5 or 8/10 will be considered for entry to a QMUL Foundation programme. For some undergraduate programmes you may be expected to have studied specific subjects.

For information on applying to study for a foundation course at Queen Mary, please refer to English language and foundation courses.

 Also acceptable are:

  • Some departments may consider a Diploma or Higher Diploma from a recognised institution in Cyprus for direct entry to a Bachelor’s programme.
  • Queen Mary or other UK Foundation course (grade B)
  • 3 A levels (grades A-C)
  • International Baccalaureate (IB)

 Please refer to the prospectus and department web sites for individual subject A’ level and IB requirements.

English Language Requirements:

For details on the University of London External Diploma/Degree transfers, please click here .

For information on applying to study for an undergraduate course at Queen Mary, please refer to Undergraduate study.

Recognition of Cypriot qualifications for Graduate Entry

Master's degrees (all one year)

The following Cypriot qualifications will be considered for entry onto a Queen Mary Master’s degree:

Academic:

  • Bachelor’s degree/ Ptychion. Exact requirements will depend on the course you are applying for but you will be expected to have a final grade of at least 7.0/10 or B or a GPA of 3.2/4.0

 Please note that all applications are considered on an individual basis and students may be admitted to Master's programmes with a lower level degree if they have work experience relevant to the degree applied for.

English:

Please see the English Language Requirements for full details.   

Research degree (MPhil/PhD: 3 years)

Academic:

  • The usual entrance requirement for a research degree is a Master's degree from a UK university or recognised university in Cyprus.

English:

For information on applying to study for a postgraduate programme at Queen Mary, please refer to postgraduate study.

Useful contacts

The British Council provides comprehensive advice on many aspects of study in the UK. Their website includes information on application procedures - including a sample UCAS form, guidance for completing the on-line UCAS application, funding etc.  

Visit: www.britishcouncil.org/cyprus.htm

Nicosia
British Council
1-3 Aristotelous Street,
1011 Nicosia
(PO Box 21175, CY-1503 Nicosia)
Cyprus
Tel: +357 22585000
Fax: +357 22585129
E-mail: enquiries@cy.britishcouncil.org

North Nicosia
British Council
28 Kasim Sokak No 1
Koskluciftlik,
Nicosia  
Tel: +90392 2274938
Fax: +90392 2285809
E-mail: enquiries@cy.britishcouncil.org

What our students say

Eralp Kortach
MA in Leo Back European Jewish History
Cyprus

I have been a student in three different cities and universities before and Queen Mary and London are the fourth in the list and so far it is the best place I have ever been. Being a student in London is so precious. It is one of the most amazing cities in the world and has lot to offer. Queen Mary is situated in East London and to me it is the most amazing place in London. East London is becoming more and more interesting and already has lots of interesting places. There are more interesting things to see in London than Big Ben and Trafalgar Square such as Brick Lane. It is a street with full of bars and curry restaurants and two historical ‘beigel shops’. During the weekend it is the best place to be as it has four markets on Sundays. You can taste food from all around the world at the Food Hall and buy lots of interesting things at SundayUp Market. However, there are more to see and do. For instance, Hoxton Square, Columbia Road, Shoreditch, Dalston and more and more…

To hear what other students have to say about Queen Mary, click over to the What our Students Say page.

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