Tuition Fee Refund Policy

Refund Policy

The American University of Cyprus (AUCY) is committed to maintaining a fair and transparent refund policy. All refund requests must be submitted in writing to the Business Office. Failure to attend classes or ceasing attendance does not constitute an official withdrawal from the University.

European Union (EU) Students

During the Drop and Add Period

Students who officially withdraw from the University during the official Drop and Add Period, as determined and published by the University for each semester, shall be entitled to a refund of all tuition fees paid less an administrative fee of €500.

After the Drop and Add Period

Students who withdraw after the expiration of the official Drop and Add Period shall be financially liable for the full tuition fees of the semester. Any tuition fees paid in excess of the semester's charges shall be refunded after all outstanding financial obligations to the University have been settled.

International (Non-EU) Students

A. Entry Permit Pending or Visa Rejected

Where the student's Entry Permit or visa application is still pending, or where the visa application is officially rejected by the competent authorities, the student shall be entitled to a refund of all tuition fees paid less an administrative fee of €500, within 14 Working Days from the receipt of receives the official written withdrawal request.

B. Visa Rejection Due to Fraudulent Documentation

No refund shall be granted if the Entry Permit or visa application is rejected as a result of the submission of fraudulent, altered, misleading, or counterfeit documents, or where false information has been provided by the applicant.

C. Entry Permit Issued

Once the Entry Permit has been approved and issued by the competent authorities of the Republic of Cyprus, no refund shall be applicable under any circumstances, regardless of whether the student:

  • Decides not to travel to Cyprus;
  • Chooses not to enroll at the University;
  • Withdraws before or after registration;
  • Transfers to another institution;
  • Changes personal, financial, employment, or family circumstances; or
  • Is unable or unwilling to commence or continue studies for any other reason.

The issuance of the Entry Permit constitutes the completion of the University's admissions and immigration support services. Accordingly, all tuition fees and related payments made to the University become non-refundable.

General Provisions

  • All withdrawal requests must be submitted in writing to the University.
  • The effective date of withdrawal shall be the date on which the University receives the official written withdrawal request.
  • Refunds, where applicable, shall be processed only after any outstanding balances, penalties, or other financial obligations have been deducted, within 14 Working Days from the receipt of receives the official written withdrawal request.
  • Administrative fees, bank charges, transfer fees, courier charges, and any third-party costs incurred by the University are non-refundable.
  • Refunds shall be issued only to the original payer using the original payment method whenever reasonably practicable.
  • The University reserves the right to amend this Refund Policy from time to time. Any amendments shall apply prospectively and shall be published through official University channels.