Cyprus, officially the Republic of Cyprus, is an island country in the Eastern Mediterranean and the third largest and third most populous island in the Mediterranean, located south of Turkey, west of Lebanon, north of Egypt, and southeast of Greece. Cyprus joined the European Union on 1 May 2004 followed by the Eurozone on 1 January 2008 and is a major tourist destination in the Mediterranean.

Cyprus is situated in the north-eastern corner of the Mediterranean, at the meeting point of Europe, Asia and Africa. The primary ancient Greek heritage of the island is enriched by the Egyptians and Romans, along with Crusaders, Byzantines, Franks and Ottomans, who have all left an indelible legacy for the modern visitor to see and admire.

According to Expat Insider 2017, Cyprus has the 2nd best climate in the world! Cyprus has one of the warmest climates in the Mediterranean part of the European Union. The average annual temperature on the coast is around 24 °C (75 °F) during the day and 14 °C (57 °F) at night. It enjoys over 300 days of sunshine every year, making it the sunniest country in Europe, and is endowed with golden beaches, virgin green forests and other natural wonders.

Cyprus is the Safest Country in the World for ages 15-24, according to the World Health Organization (WHO 2017). It has a very high standard of living and an extremely low crime rate, making it an ideal environment for education.

We speak English! Did you know that Cyprus is one of only three Commonwealth countries in Europe? 80% of the population speaks English and everything, from road signs to restaurant menus, even local websites, are all available in English.

Cyprus is a very affordable country to live and study in. From university tuition, to rent and transportation, to retail items, food and groceries, expect a very reasonable cost of living.

Living in the Mediterranean comes with all the health benefits of the Mediterranean climate and diet. Cyprus is surrounded by beautiful beaches, mountains and forests for you to discover on the weekends. Combine an active lifestyle with Mediterranean food, arguably the healthiest diet in the world, and you will soon discover that Cyprus is also good for your health!