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Cyprus vs Greece: what a year of study costs
Cyprus costs less on average, about EUR 3,700 less for a first year, though the cheapest option is in Greece.
fromup to Tuition, 12 months of living costs and the visa fee.
Side by side
| Figure |  Cyprus |  Greece |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition a year | EUR 6,800 | EUR 5,000 to 15,000 |
| Living costs, 12 months | EUR 9,600 to 12,000 | EUR 8,400 to 14,400 |
| Student visa fee | EUR 140 | EUR 90 |
| First year, all in | EUR 16,600 to 19,000 | EUR 13,500 to 29,500 |
| Money to show for the visa | EUR 7,000 | EUR 4,800 |
| Work during term | 20 hours a week | 20 hours a week |
| Stay to work after | 1 year | 1 year |
| Figures checked | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-24 |
Every figure is from the Cyprus and Greece guides, where each one links to its official source with the date we checked it. Living costs are the published monthly range times twelve. Converted at the day's rate (2026-11-08). Rates by Exchange Rate API.
Questions
Is it cheaper to study in Cyprus or Greece?
Cyprus costs less on average, about EUR 3,700 less for a first year, though the cheapest option is in Greece. A first year in Cyprus costs about EUR 16,600 to 19,000 and in Greece about EUR 13,500 to 29,500, counting tuition, twelve months of living costs and the visa fee, from each country's official sources.
How much money do I need to show for a student visa in Cyprus and Greece?
Cyprus: EUR 7,000 a year. Greece: EUR 4,800 a year.