ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES (NON-EU COUNTRIES) Dear student, First of all we would like to thank you for expressing your interest in the College of Tourism and Hotel Management. Choosing the right study opportunity abroad is an important decision, which will affect your career aspirations, and enrich your future life. Choosing the College of Tourism establishes a commitment in high quality education on our behalf. We strongly advise you to visit our web site at www.cothm.ac.cy where you will find the latest news about the college, information on the programs of study offered, as well as on admission procedures and financial matters. The College of Tourism and Hotel Management is an international college with the majority of its student population coming from overseas. There are three intake periods each year: February, June (Intensive English Summer course only) and October. APPLICATION PROCESSAdmission to the college and to all its programs is open to all persons who meet the admission requirements and qualifications of the college. International students are requested to submit their application at least three months before the scheduled commencement of their classes. Step 1a. Applicants for the undergraduate programs should submit to the college the following:
5. Officially attested copies of the senior/high school leaving certificates with their grades reports, as issued by the school. Attestations must be made by the principal of the school, from which the student has graduated, and by a notary public. If these are issued in a language other than English, a translation in English must accompany the school certificates and the grades reports. The translation must be attached to the copies of the original certificates, and the documents must be attested. The translator’s name and address must be clearly mentioned on the documents. Additionally, provisional school leaving certificates are acceptable for a maximum period of two years after graduation. 6. Original bank sponsorship letter (certificate) stating that the applicant’s sponsor has sufficient funds to finance his/her stay and studies in Cyprus. The letter must be dated, signed and stamped by an official bank officer. The applicant’s name, the sponsor’s name and their relationship should clearly appear in this letter. The sponsor could be the father, mother, or the officially appointed guardian. If the original is not in English, then an attested (by a notary public) translation must be attached to the original. Applicants from some countries may submit, instead of the bank letter an original deposit certificate from their bank showing a minimum available balance of USD$10,000. The owner of the deposit account should be either the applicant or one of his/her parents or brothers or sisters. If the owner of the account is not the applicant, a separate certificate must be provided showing the relationship between the owner of the account and the applicant.7. Original police clearance certificate. It must be issued no more than six (6) months prior to the semester’s commencement date. Additionally, it has to be signed and stamped by an official police officer. 8. Original blood test report showing that the applicant does not suffer from: V.D.R.L. /HIV I-II / HBsAg.9. Original x-ray report showing that the applicant does not suffer from tuberculosis (TB). Step 1b. Applicants for the postgraduate programs should submit to the college the following:
5. Officially attested copies of their diplomas/bachelor/masters degrees with their grades reports, as issued by the institution. Attestations must be made by the principal of the school, from which the student has graduated, and by a notary public. If the qualifications are issued in a language other than English, a translation in English must accompany the certificates and the grades reports. The translation must be attached to the copies of the original certificates, and the documents must be attested. The translator’s name and address must be clearly mentioned on the documents. Additionally, provisional certificates are acceptable for a maximum period of two years after graduation. 6. Original bank sponsorship letter (certificate) stating that the applicant’s sponsor has sufficient funds to finance his/her stay and studies in Cyprus. The letter must be dated, signed and stamped by an official bank officer. The applicant’s name, the sponsor’s name and their relationship should clearly appear in this letter. The sponsor could be the father, mother, or the officially appointed guardian. If the original is not in English, then an attested (by a notary public) translation must be attached to the original. Applicants from some countries may submit, instead of the bank letter an original deposit certificate from their bank showing a minimum available balance of USD$10,000. The owner of the deposit account should be either the applicant or one of his/her parents or brothers or sisters. If the owner of the account is not the applicant, a separate certificate must be issued showing the relationship between the owner of the account and the applicant.7. Original police clearance certificate. It must be issued no more than six (6) months prior to the semester’s commencement date. Additionally, it has to be signed and stamped by an official police officer. 8. Original blood test report showing that the applicant does not suffer from: V.D.R.L. /HIV I-II / HBsAg. 9. Original x-ray report showing that the applicant does not suffer from tuberculosis (TB). Step 2. As soon as we receive the application for admission and all supporting documents the admissions director will inform the applicant whether he/she qualifies for admission. He/she will receive a letter of admissions or a letter of eligibility confirming the terms and conditions on which he/she will be admitted to the college. An applicant whose previous academic performance is poor or is judged unsatisfactory by the director of admissions will not be eligible for admission. Step 3. Given that the applicant is admitted, the office of admissions will apply to the ministry of education for the approval of his/her academic records. Step 4. Provided the Ministry of Education approves the applicant’s documents the college will apply for his/her visa to the migration department. Step 5. The applicant should pay full fees via bank transfer to the College of Tourism and Hotel Management. The bank transfer is the only form of payment which will be accepted by the college and the immigration officers. COLLEGE OF TOURISM AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT Step 6. Once the migration department approves the applicant’s documents they will proceed to issue his/her visa. Provided he/she has paid all the fees the college will send to him/her a copy of his/her entry permit (visa) by e-mail/fax. Please note that an applicant is allowed to fly to Cyprus only after he/she receives a copy of his/her visa. Step 7. The visa successful applicants should book their flights and inform the college for their arrival flight details (Date, airlines, flight number, arrival time at the Larnaka airport) so as to arrange their transportation from the airport. Step 8. Upon arrival at the Larnaka airport the applicants will be required to present to the immigration authorities the following: 1. Original passport. REGISTRATION AT C.O.T.H.M. AND APPLICATION FOR THE TEMPORARY RESIDENCE PERMIT (PINK SLIP) All students upon arrival at the college will have to register and apply for an extension of their visa. REFUND POLICYIn case of withdrawal any money paid to the college is not refundable. Money paid to the college is refundable only if the college fails to obtain an entry permit provided that the applicant has submitted all documents required. MIGRATION REGULATIONSStudents are required by the migration regulations to attend their classes regularly. Students who do not attend their classes regularly are reported to the Cyprus migration department. All students must maintain an adequate balance of money in their bank account at all times, minimum amount €850. They also need to keep their money transfer receipts from the bank, western union, money gram and should present transactions of their account. Under the migration regulations students who do not register in a semester (fall or spring) must leave Cyprus and remain outside the country until the end of the semester. BANK ACCOUNTAll applicants must open a bank account with a local bank as per migration requirements. The minimum amount that they must deposit is € 850. The transaction should be shown in a bank book that the bank will have to provide them. A copy of the bank book and the receipt should be submitted together with the rest of their documents to the admissions office in order to process their application to the migration authorities for the issuance of the their residence permit. ENTRANCE EXAMAll newly arrived applicants should take the college entrance exam in order for them to be permitted to register as full time students. Please be informed, that they are allowed to take the college entrance exam only once! In case an applicant fails to pass the college entrance exam, he/she should register for the English foundation program offered at the college. Applicants who have proficiency in English such as TOEFL 213 computer-based and above, IELTS 6.0 and above or other equivalent qualifications are not obliged to take the entrance exam. However, they must first submit to the admissions or academic affairs office a copy of the certificate and then the original upon arrival to Cyprus. FINANCIAL AID New international students are eligible for financial assistance on the basis of their average grade at their school-leaving certificate or their post secondary diploma or degree as follows: Students from all countries with GPA over 80% are granted a discount of 10%. The ACE scholarships are available to all students after their first semester at the college and consist of tuition fee reduction for the following semester. The percentage reduction will be a function of their academic performance as follows:
We look forward to welcome you to Cyprus. ADMISSION OFFICE College of Tourism and Hotel ManagementLarnaka Road, Aglangia, P.O.Box 20281, 2150 Nicosia, Cyprus Tel: +357-22-462846 Fax: +357-22-336295 E-mail: info@cothm.ac.cy Web page: www.cothm.ac.cy |