International Students
Study in Liopetri, close to Ayia Napa, on the south-east coast of Cyprus.
A friendly college on a modern campus
Atlantis College serves students from Cyprus and abroad, offering a multicultural learning environment that promotes cooperation, understanding and lifelong learning.
The College is in Liopetri, in the Famagusta district, a village of around 6,000 people known for their hospitality, close to Ayia Napa. Its own campus includes a library, lecture halls, computing, bio-chemistry, hairdressing and aesthetics labs, a multipurpose room and the Atlantis Café.
Business, hospitality, aviation, MBA and foundation programmes are taught in English; aesthetics, hairdressing and make-up are taught in Greek.
Student visas and permits
- Non-EU students need a visa or entry permit before travelling to Cyprus.
- After arrival, apply for a temporary residence permit at the Civil Registry and Migration Department (within about a week / 10 days of arrival - confirm with the Department).
- Required: proof of admission to a recognised institution, sufficient financial resources for living expenses and health insurance, criminal record certificate, passport copy, medical check and medical certificates.
- Residence permits are granted for one year, renewable; apply for renewal one month before expiry. Permits are issued only to full-time students.
The College applies for your student entry permit once you are admitted and have paid. Full steps are on the Admissions page.
Source: EU Immigration Portal — Cyprus
Part-time work rules
- Full-time non-EU students of recognised institutions may work up to 20 hours per week during classes and up to 38 hours per week during class breaks, outside study hours.
- Students may start work after completing their first academic semester (Cyprus Mail, Sept 2026).
- Permitted sectors include hotels and restaurants (e.g. waiter, kitchen assistant, receptionist, room cleaner), cleaning services, food delivery, retail and wholesale trade, manufacturing, agriculture and livestock, health and social care, and occasional domestic work.
- Hospitality students may do summer practical training in hotels and leisure centres from 1 June to 15 October.
- The employment contract must be submitted to the District Labour Office and approved by the Department of Labour, with the student permit, a certificate of full-time studies and a timetable showing work does not clash with classes.
EU students may work without these restrictions.
Sources: Cyprus Department of Labour — Employment of students from third countries · Cyprus Mail, September 2026. Rules are set by the Cyprus government and can change.
Costs
Tuition, the visa deposit and all other fees are published on our Tuition & Fees page. International students pay one academic year in advance.
Accommodation
Plan to arrive 1–2 weeks before registration to get to know Cyprus and the College and arrange your accommodation. Ask the Admissions Office for advice before you travel.
Erasmus+
As an Atlantis student you can also take part in Erasmus+ mobility, studying or training elsewhere in Europe with full academic recognition.
Erasmus+Begin your journey to Cyprus
Apply now, or ask our Admissions Office anything about studying here.