Living in Nicosia
Nicosia is Cyprus’ capital and its university city: compact, walkable and full of cafés, culture and student life, with beaches and mountains within an hour’s drive.
Life in Cyprus
Mediterranean life,forty minutes from home.
Living in Nicosia as a Lebanese student: student dorms, costs, safety, your student visa, and how easy it is to get home.
Your guide
Everything you needto settle in.
Student dorms
UNIC dorms give you a room with a private bathroom, a balcony and a kitchenette. Private shared apartments near campus are another option. We help you choose and arrange your room before you arrive.
Cost of living
Day-to-day costs are generally lower than in many Western European capitals. Ask us for a realistic monthly budget for your situation.
Safety
Cyprus is widely regarded as a safe, welcoming destination for international students and families.
Visa & residence
Lebanese students need a student entry permit. After you confirm your place, UNIC’s international office guides the application; after arrival you complete residence registration.
Getting there
Direct flights from Beirut (BEY) to Larnaca (LCA) take about 40 minutes. Nicosia is roughly a 45-minute drive from Larnaca airport.
Prefer Athens?
10 UNIC programmes are also offered in Athens, Greece. Ask us which ones match your plans.
Close to home
Sunday lunch with family in Beirut, Monday lecture in Nicosia. That is the reality of studying in Cyprus.
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