Cyprus has a well-developed system of primary and secondary education offering both public and private education. Unlike in other countries, state schools are generally seen as equivalent or better in quality of education than private sector institutions.

The majority of Cypriots receive their higher education at Greek, British, other European and US universities, while there are also sizeable emigrant communities in the United Kingdom and Australia.

According to the 1960 constitution, education is under the control of the two communities (the communal chambers). State education was based on nationalisation of existing community supported schools from the colonial period.

A large number of students after sitting for A-levels and/or SATs study abroad, mainly in English speaking countries such as the United States or UK, but also in other European destinations such as France and Germany. Traditionally the communist party AKEL provided scholarships for its members to study in Eastern Europe. Eastern European countries, especially Bulgaria and Hungary, are still popular destinations for students.

Cyprus has a university (University of Cyprus) and a number of private colleges. The university and colleges offer high standards of education, and cover a wide range of professions. Recently the University is start own MBA programm (full and part time).

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