{"id":2584,"date":"2019-05-08T12:57:05","date_gmt":"2019-05-08T12:57:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/residences.unic.ac.cy\/u\/?page_id=2584"},"modified":"2023-03-06T11:24:05","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T11:24:05","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/residences.unic.ac.cy\/u\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers<\/h1>\n

How Do I Apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n

UNIC Residences can be booked through our website, unicresidences.com<\/a> or email us at reservations.u@unicresidences.com<\/a><\/p>\n

You may also visit the Offices of the UNIC Residences at 46 Makedonitissas Avenue, 2417, Nicosia<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

For more information or queries about U residence please send us an email at info.u@unicresidences.com<\/a> or call us at +357 22050000.<\/p>\n

When Can I Apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Applications for the U Residence can only be done when you have been accepted to study at the University of Nicosia and you have been given a Student Identity Number by the Admissions Office. Priority is given to 1st year UNIC students.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

How Long is the Standard Residency Contract?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The duration of the contract at the U Residence is 50 weeks. This equates to a full Academic Year.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Can I extend my contract for a shorter period than 50 weeks?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is not possible to extend your contract for a shorter period after your 50 weeks are over but you can renew your contract for another 50 weeks.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

How can I pay my deposit?<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can pay your deposit online through acceptable credit or electronic cards.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

How can I pay my rent?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rent is payable by cash, bank cheque or through any acceptable bank transaction (i.e. bank transfer, bank deposit, standing order) at the reception desk of U Residence.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Is there a penalty if I terminate my contract prematurely?<\/strong><\/p>\n

If the contract is terminated before the end date you will be obliged to pay the all the outstanding rent payments for the whole duration as specified in the signed contract.<\/p>\n

For more information, refer to the Reservation Agreement and the Terms and Conditions.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

What happens if I have booked my accommodation but can\u2019t get my student visa?<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you require a visa to study in Cyprus, we recommend that you book or reserve a room at U Residence only after your student visa has been issued. If you pay a deposit or an installment and you don\u2019t get your student visa then you may lose your payment(s).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

I have a specific religious or health requirement regarding accommodation, who should I notify?<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have any specific religious or health requirements regarding your accommodation, you are required to contact the U Residence Manager at info.u@unicresidences.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Should I bring my own appliances?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our full list of appliances can be found here<\/a>. Feel free to bring your own kettle, panini grill, toaster, iron, etc.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

I am not a 1st-year student can I still book a U Residence?<\/strong><\/p>\n

U Residence will give priority to 1st-year students. However, when the priority is waivered, 2nd, 3rd and 4th year, undergraduate as well as Postgraduate and Doctoral students can book their room at U Residence.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Are there specific facilities that are friendly for people with disabilities?<\/strong><\/p>\n

U Residence has rooms designed specifically for the convenience of people with special accessibility needs. If you have a disability, you are required to mention it during the booking process.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

I will be moving with my wife and children. Is U Residence family conducive?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our residence is NOT appropriate for families. Therefore, we would recommend that you consider private individual apartments which are affiliated with the University.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

To find an appropriate accommodation, please email, residences@unic.ac.cy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Are there any car parking spaces or bicycle storage facilities at U Residence?<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can book your car parking slot with an extra fee at the time of booking. There are motorcycle and bicycles racks, free of charge, in designated areas.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2584","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P9JcOh-FG","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/residences.unic.ac.cy\/u\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2584","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/residences.unic.ac.cy\/u\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/residences.unic.ac.cy\/u\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/residences.unic.ac.cy\/u\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/residences.unic.ac.cy\/u\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2584"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/residences.unic.ac.cy\/u\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2584\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/residences.unic.ac.cy\/u\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2584"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}