Medicine – Dentistry – Veterinary
In order for an application to be reviewed, applicants must submit the following:
- Completed Application Form. A completed online application form together with the non-refundable fee of €200. Alternatively, the application form may be obtained and submitted in person from the Office of Admissions, 6 Diogenous Street, 2404 Engomi, Nicosia.
- Academic Records
For applicants from public and private schools in Cyprus and Greece. Applicants must submit an official copy of their high school leaving certificate (‘Apolyterion’ or its equivalent, such as GCE A’ Level, IB etc.) and marksheet of their secondary school record with the application. To be considered for admission, candidates must have an average grade of 18 or above (90% percentage grade or its equivalent) on their high school leaving certificate. All applicants will need to have passed Biology plus one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. The University reserves the right to consider applicants coming from other systems of education considered as equivalent to the Apolyterion or GCE A’ level and IB qualifications (HL).
For applicants from public and private schools in Germany. Applicants must submit an official copy of their high school leaving certificate (or its equivalent) and mark sheet of their secondary school record with the application. To be considered for admission, candidates must have an average grade corresponding to 2,3 or above on Abitur. All applicants must have successfully completed Biology plus one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics in the qualification phase. The University reserves the right to consider applicants coming from other systems of education considered as equivalent to the Abitur including GCE A’ level and IB qualifications (HL).
Conditional Admission. Applicants who have successfully completed the first term of their final year of high school and satisfy all admission requirements, may apply for “conditional admission”. Unconditional admission will be granted upon fulfillment of all admission requirements and submission of final high school grades, Abitur results, IB qualifications (HL) or A’ Level results or their equivalent.
For all other international applicants. Applicants must submit an official copy of their high school leaving certificate (or its equivalent) and marksheet of their secondary school record with the application. To be considered for admission, candidates must have an average grade corresponding to 90% or above or its equivalent on their high school leaving certificate. All applicants must have passed Biology plus one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Maths or Physics at their native country’s national exams or will need to have passed GCE A’ levels, IB qualifications (HL) in the respective subjects or their equivalent.
Holders of a bachelor’s degree. Candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in a relevant field can be considered for admission (as first year entry). The Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary Medicine may grant admission with advanced standing to applicants transferring from accredited and recognized medical, dental, or veterinary degree programs.
Foundation Program. The Foundation Program for Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine is a semester-based, full-time online program for students wishing to prepare for the MD, BDS and DVM degree programs at EUC. The program is suitable for prospective students who do not meet admission criteria, who want to build on knowledge in basic sciences necessary for these degree programs, or who seek to gain a competitive advantage in their application for admission. Find more information about the Foundation Program. - English Language Proficiency *. Candidates will need to demonstrate English language proficiency for admission to Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine. Proof of English proficiency may be provided through one of the one of the following:
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- A secondary (high) school leaving certificate from an institution where English is the language of instruction.
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized higher education institution where English is the language of instruction.
- An internationally recognized English language qualification aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) at level B2 or above, such as:
- IELTS (Academic): 6,5 or above
- TOEFL IBT: 79 or above
- Pearson PTE Academic: 66 or above
- SAT (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing): 600 or above
- Michigan Language Assessment (Proficiency): 53 or above
- Password Skills Plus: 6.5 or above
- Anglia Examinations: Advanced+
- Cambridge IGCSE or GCSE English as a First language: D or above
- Cambridge IGCSE or GCSE English as a Second language: C or above
- Cambridge GCE English A Level: C or above
- Cambridge GCE AS Level English Language: B or above
- IB English A – Literature (SL/HL): 5 or above
- IB English B (HL): 5 or above
- IB English B (SL): 6 or above
- University of Cambridge Exams – Certificate of Proficiency or First Certificate: 160 or above
- Other equivalent international examinations may also be accepted, subject to evaluation by the EUC Language Center.
*Candidates holding British, Canadian, Australian, US or New Zealand nationality are exempt from English language requirements.
An Internationally recognized English language qualification is compulsory for applicants to EUC Frankfurt Campus and for non-EU applicants applying for a student visa to study in Cyprus or Germany. -
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Voluntary Work. Voluntary work experience in a hospital or residential rehabilitation, supportive, palliative care facility or/and charitable organizations and relief missions will be taken into consideration.
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Academic Reference/Letter of Recommendation. Applicants must provide an academic reference/letter of recommendation from a teacher or lecturer. The reference must be certified by the school or university with which the referee is affiliated. The reference must be sent by the issuing institution directly to [email protected] for medicine, [email protected] for dentistry and [email protected] for veterinary medicine.
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Personal Statement. All candidates must submit a personal statement written in English. This personal statement should outline who you are, what makes you unique from other candidates and what motivates you to pursue a career in Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Medicine.
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Interview. Selected Medicine applicants will be invited for an interview. When necessary, the university will conduct online interviews. Applicants called for an interview will be asked questions about their motivation, work at school, broader knowledge foundations, hobbies and personal interests. Applicants will need to produce evidence of their academic performance and credentials. Applicants will be notified of the exact date of their interview. The School of Dentistry and the School of Veterinary Medicine reserve the right to conduct interviews with respective Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine candidates to further strengthen the selection process.
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Confirmation of Offer. Selected candidates will need to confirm acceptance of the offer within one week of admission notification. Confirmation will require a down payment against tuition.