Overview

Visual Communication Design at Cyprus International University exceeds the limitations of graphic design and embraces a wide range of areas related to mainly communication such as TV and film production, video and image processing, 2D and 3D animation, photography, package design, and corporate identity design. Visual Communication Design education, in short, is for the students who like transferring knowledge, ideas, and dreams using photographic images, videos, and films, and who want to discover the creative potential in visual elements, and new things deeply affecting them.

Career Areas

Students at Cyprus International University who graduate from the Department of Visual Communication Design can gain the opportunity to work in many areas of the communication sector, with the interdisciplinary intellectual and creative skills they have gained and their skills to master new communication technologies.

In addition, students can orient themselves towards the academic field if they wish. With the existing cooperation with media organizations, agencies and printing houses, the students of the department have the chance to gain experience in real business life during their education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Basic Design

Freehand Drawing-

History Of Art And Culture

Desktop Publishing

Basic Photography

Graphic Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

65

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nicosia, Northern Cyprus

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

65

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application form

Higher/Secondary Certificate or equivalents (e.g. O/A’Level, WAEC/NECO)

Evidence of English Language competence: TOEFL (65 IBT) or IELTS (5.5). Students without these documents will take the CIU English proficiency exam on campus following arrival.

Scanned copy of international passport/birth certificate

Fully completed and signed CIU Rules and Regulations document (which can be downloaded during the online application)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

6762 EUR / year

≈ 6762 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

6762 EUR / year

≈ 6762 EUR / year

Living costs

Nicosia (northern part)

Northern Cyprus

2824 - 4180 TRY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career Areas

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Nicosia (northern part)

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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