School for Tourist Guides
Nicosia, Cyprus
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
- 0%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
The School for Tourist Guides is the official body responsible for training professional tourist guides in Cyprus. Organized by the Deputy Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the University of Cyprus, the school ensures that guides possess the required knowledge of Cypriot history, archaeology, and modern culture. Graduates are eligible to apply for a professional license, which is mandatory for practicing as a tourist guide in the country. The program emphasizes high-quality service, professional ethics, and accurate historical information. The school's operations are strictly regulated by the Deputy Ministry of Tourism to maintain professional standards across the tourism sector.
Fields of study
- Tourism
- History
- Archaeology
- Art History
Accreditation: Deputy Ministry of Tourism
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
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- Application deadlines
- Contact the Deputy Ministry of Tourism for current deadlines.
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- cytour@visitcyprus.com
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Information on specific tuition fees is managed by the Deputy Ministry of Tourism.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
