Full-time Students

International Student Identity Card

The International Student Identity Card (ISIC) is the only identity that proves the official student status for high school, college and university students and is recognized throughout the world. The ISIC Association is the non-profit organization behind the International Student Identity Card (ISIC), it is issued since 1953 and is under the auspices of UNESCO.

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ISIC card

The ISIC card provides over 150.000 benefits in Cyprus, Europe and throughout the world, with discounts in museum tickets, events, theaters and cinemas, bars, restaurants, clothing and sport stores, hotels, camping places, buses, trains, ships, planes etc.
If you’re a full-time student at school, college or university you can apply for the ISIC student card. There is no upper age limit. A certificate or a student id from your school / university stating you are enrolled on a full-time course for the current academic year will be required at time of application.

Why get the ISIC card

Prove Student Status

ISIC card is the only internationally recognized proof of full-time student status endorsed by UNESCO.

Save Money

Get access to thousands of student discounts for shopping, culture, food and more both at home and abroad!

Global Community

Be part of a global student community and access student services and facilities internationally.

ISIC Mobile App

Access your digital card, offers, and more all within your mobile device.

Student Mobility

Travel with ISIC and proove your student status in over 130 countries.

Life-changing experience

Enjoy services and experiences relevant to all aspects of student life.

Top Discounts

Join milions of students who already have a valid ISIC card!

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Card Validity

What is the validity of the ISIC card?

The ISIC card is valid from 09/2025 – 12/2026, regardless of the application date.

Card Eligibility

Who is eligible for ISIC card?

The ISIC card is available for all full-time students / scholars in Cyprus and abroad, in public or private institutions of secondary and higher education. The minimum age limit is 12 years old and there is not maximum age limit. Specifically, eligible are:

Full-time students / scholars in Cyprus or abroad, in public or private institutions which study during the years of the school or the department and /or two (2) additional years (n+2) as per schools’ requirements.
The period of time that the students have interrupted or restarted their studies for specific reasons (military service etc.), is excluded. A certificate from the school / college / university is required.
Full –time students / scholars are those whose academic program consists of 15 hours per week, for 6 continuous months.
OUC (Open University of Cyprus) students within the projected duration:
  • Undergraduate & doctoral programmes: min duration of studies + 2yr
  • postgraduate programmes: min duration of studies + 1yr