Highlights
What changed for international students in North Cyprus — regulations, visas, scholarships, fees and campus news. Short briefs, every claim sourced.
Safety
West Nile virus: 3 cases confirmed in TRNC
The Health Ministry confirmed three West Nile virus cases, and students should take basic mosquito precautions now.
Scholarships
Scholarship watch: TRNC opens 2026-27 higher education bursary window
TRNC's Higher Education Department opens fall-term scholarship applications on 14 September, closing 31 October.
Visa & permits
TRNC visa types explained: what students actually get on arrival
The Interior Ministry's visa rules set a 60-day entry visa for students applying for residence permits, distinct from the 30-day tourist visa.
Visa & permits
TRNC short-term residence permit: the 60-day window after graduation
North Cyprus rules let recent graduates apply for a one-time six-month residence permit if they act within 60 days of finishing their degree.
Visa & permits
TRNC Interior Ministry publishes full residence permit and visa regulation
The ministry has consolidated the rules governing student residence permits, short-term stays, and visa categories in one document.
Visa & permits
Who Needs a Student Residence Permit in North Cyprus
TRNC's Immigration Department spells out who must apply, what documents are required, and how to file online.
Transport
TRNC-Turkey ferry crossings resume today under new operator
Sea travel between North Cyprus and Turkey restarts today with Akgünler Denizcilik after Filo Denizcilik's services were suspended following a fatal incident.
Scholarships
Scholarship watch: what's actually on the table for 2026-27
No new scholarship was announced this week — so here is the standing money that matters, checked against every university's own pages.
Cost of living
After ferry disaster, Ercan flight prices jump to 22,000 TL
A fatal ferry accident off Girne has halted sea crossings and pushed one-way flight fares from Turkey past 21,000 TL, squeezing students who need to travel now.
Campus
EMU Offers Free Psychological Counseling for Students
Eastern Mediterranean University's PDRAM center gives students free, confidential counseling, with appointments booked online.
Campus
CIU Runs a Free Counseling Center for Students
Cyprus International University offers confidential, no-cost psychological counseling to all registered students, with weekly sessions and a small in-house team.
North Cyprus
CIU Offers Academic Writing Help for Theses and Papers
Cyprus International University runs a paid, appointment-based center that edits, proofreads, and translates student and academic writing.