Cyprus Health and Social Sciences University is a small, specialised private university in Nicosia, the capital of Northern Cyprus. As the name suggests, its focus is on health and the social sciences, with programs taught in both English and Turkish. It appears in the 1001–1500 band of the THE Impact Rankings 2024.
Why this university?
- Admission with an Azerbaijani school certificate — no YÖS exam required
- 50% discount on every bachelor's program — $4,500 / year instead of
$9,000for students applying through us - Psychology, international law, business, software engineering and nursing taught in English
- A small university, well suited to personal attention for each student
- City life in the capital of Northern Cyprus
Programs and tuition (discounted, per year)
| Program | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | English | |
| International Law | English | |
| Business Administration | English | |
| Software Engineering | English | |
| Nursing | English | |
| Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation | Turkish |
Master's: $4,000 (total for the whole degree). PhD: $6,000 (total).
Admission requirements
- Bachelor's: Azerbaijani high-school certificate and grade transcript (translated) — no YÖS needed
- Master's / PhD: bachelor's (master's) diploma and transcript
- Minimum GPA around 2.5 out of 4 (varies by program)
- English-taught programs: language certificate or the university's placement test
- Turkish-taught programs: TÖMER B2 or a preparatory year
Documents needed: passport copy, certificate/diploma and transcript (translated), English certificate (if available), passport-size photo. Intake: intake dates are being confirmed — our counsellor will tell you the current application window. Housing: student dormitories and apartments in Nicosia (Citrus, Semat, Yeşilyurt and others).
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need the YÖS exam? — No, the university accepts students with an Azerbaijani school certificate.
- How long does the application take? — Once your documents are complete, the offer letter usually arrives within a few weeks.
- I don't speak Turkish — can I still study here? — Yes, 7 of the 15 programs are in English, including psychology, business and nursing. Turkish-taught programs such as physiotherapy require TÖMER or a preparatory year.
- How do I get a discount? — The 50% discount applies to students who apply through us.