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University of Nicosia
University of Nicosia, Nicosia Cyprus
# 14Europe University Rankings - Western Asia
48Undergraduate programs
87Postgraduate programs
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About University of Nicosia
A Global University
The University of Nicosia (UNIC) is a research-oriented university committed to teaching, research, innovation, sustainability, societal engagement, and contributing to culture. UNIC conducts high-quality research in various academic disciplines, with a particular focus on emerging technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and their impact on society. The University actively engages with research centres, industry, and society, its actions resulting in programmes of study that address industry needs and are accredited by relevant professional bodies.
UNIC has an outstanding academic reputation and a global outlook, reflected in its impressive results in the international rankings. UNIC is ranked among the Top 501-600 universities in the world. Indicatively, the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024 has recognised UNIC as one of the top 2% of universities in the world.
UNIC also ranks among the top universities in the world in 5 different subject areas in the THE WUR by Subject 2024. For more information about University of Nicosia rankings click here.
Today, UNIC hosts more than 12,500 students from over 100 countries, making it the largest university in Southern Europe that teaches primarily in English by that metric. The majority of UNIC students hail from Europe and North America, adding to the University’s multinational profile and reflecting the evolution in the past decade towards a decidedly international UNIC student body.
Located in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, an EU-member state, UNIC’s main campus is ideally situated for students who are aspiring to study in a dynamic and multicultural environment while enjoying the benefits of a modern and welcoming city, Nicosia.
UNIC offers over 100 on-campus and online/distance learning programmes of study, many of which were the first of their kind in Cyprus and the wider region.
It is the largest university in Southern Europe that teaches primarily in English, with particular strengths in medicine, health sciences, blockchain, law, accounting, business, architecture, international relations, education, computer science, and engineering.
Study at UNIC
UNIC offers over 100 on-campus and online/distance learning programmes of study, many of which were the first of their kind in Cyprus and the wider region.
It is the largest university in Southern Europe that teaches primarily in English, with particular strengths in medicine, health sciences, blockchain, law, accounting, business, architecture, international relations, education, computer science, and engineering.
Schools:
All programmes are taught in English, except where indicated otherwise.
Research at UNIC
The University of Nicosia is committed to conducting high-quality basic, applied, and interdisciplinary research that benefits society on a national and global scale. To this end, we are continually strengthening our research infrastructure and directing our focus in line with the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
The University participates in a wide field of research, with local and international interest. Recognising that the research challenges of the future are multidisciplinary, UNIC seeks to combine the potential of multiple disciplines and synergies with other universities and research centres at the local and international level.
Indicative of this, is the University’s active participation in a variety of programmes, among which those undertaken by the European Commission regarding the future of Europe. These include numerous research and development projects under Horizon 2020, Interreg, and Erasmus+, in collaboration with major universities and research centres in Europe and beyond.
Strong Research Quality
UNIC is positioned #1 in Cyprus in two of the five Performance Indicators Areas of the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024, one of which is Research Quality. In this respect, the University of Nicosia is recognised by the THE WUR 2024 as the best university in Cyprus in the area of Research Quality, ranking #412 globally and #127 in the EU, in the area.
Medical Research
The Medical School’s research strategy espouses the holistic concept of One Health which emphasises the relationship between the health of humans and animals within a healthy, sustainable environment and promotes the conduct of clinical, epidemiological, basic science and social science research. Our research focus lies in areas of brain health and disease, cancer biology and oncology, regenerative medicine and genetics, infectious diseases, medical education, clinical communication and health psychology, medical physics and emerging technologies, environmental health, biostatistics and research methodology, public health policy, and clinical and primary care research.
Our faculty are making a significant impact in research with an increasingly strong publication record in peer-reviewed high-impact journals. In fact, six of our Medical School Professors are included in the 2023 World’s Top 2% Scientists ranking list published by Stanford University.
Faculty also serve as mentors by engaging students in their research projects through the extra-curricular “Students in Research Programme”. Furthermore, the School supports and provides awards for students to present their research at international conferences.
11 Academics Named Among World’s Top-Cited Scientists
Eleven University of Nicosia academics are included in the annual Stanford University 2023 list of 100,000 top-scientists worldwide and, correspondingly, in the top 2% of scientists in their field, reaffirming the University’s top-class research output. With classifications spanning 22 scientific fields and 174 subfields, the list serves as a benchmark for scholarly achievement and research impact. Career-long data are updated to end-of-2022 and single recent year data pertain to citations received during calendar year 2022.
Watch a video for UNIC Overview 2024 here.
UNIC City Map can be downloaded here.
UNIC guide 2023-2024 can be downloaded here.
Find out more about life at the University of Nicosia via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn
About University of Nicosia
A Global University
The University of Nicosia (UNIC) is a research-oriented university committed to teaching, research, innovation, sustainability, societal engagement, and contributing to culture. UNIC conducts high-quality research in various academic disciplines, with a particular focus on emerging technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and their impact on society. The University actively engages with research centres, industry, and society, its actions resulting in programmes of study that address industry needs and are accredited by relevant professional bodies.
UNIC has an outstanding academic reputation and a global outlook, reflected in its impressive results in the international rankings. UNIC is ranked among the Top 501-600 universities in the world. Indicatively, the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024 has recognised UNIC as one of the top 2% of universities in the world.
UNIC also ranks among the top universities in the world in 5 different subject areas in the THE WUR by Subject 2024. For more information about University of Nicosia rankings click here.
Today, UNIC hosts more than 12,500 students from over 100 countries, making it the largest university in Southern Europe that teaches primarily in English by that metric. The majority of UNIC students hail from Europe and North America, adding to the University’s multinational profile and reflecting the evolution in the past decade towards a decidedly international UNIC student body.
Located in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, an EU-member state, UNIC’s main campus is ideally situated for students who are aspiring to study in a dynamic and multicultural environment while enjoying the benefits of a modern and welcoming city, Nicosia.
UNIC offers over 100 on-campus and online/distance learning programmes of study, many of which were the first of their kind in Cyprus and the wider region.
It is the largest university in Southern Europe that teaches primarily in English, with particular strengths in medicine, health sciences, blockchain, law, accounting, business, architecture, international relations, education, computer science, and engineering.
Study at UNIC
UNIC offers over 100 on-campus and online/distance learning programmes of study, many of which were the first of their kind in Cyprus and the wider region.
It is the largest university in Southern Europe that teaches primarily in English, with particular strengths in medicine, health sciences, blockchain, law, accounting, business, architecture, international relations, education, computer science, and engineering.
Schools:
All programmes are taught in English, except where indicated otherwise.
Research at UNIC
The University of Nicosia is committed to conducting high-quality basic, applied, and interdisciplinary research that benefits society on a national and global scale. To this end, we are continually strengthening our research infrastructure and directing our focus in line with the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
The University participates in a wide field of research, with local and international interest. Recognising that the research challenges of the future are multidisciplinary, UNIC seeks to combine the potential of multiple disciplines and synergies with other universities and research centres at the local and international level.
Indicative of this, is the University’s active participation in a variety of programmes, among which those undertaken by the European Commission regarding the future of Europe. These include numerous research and development projects under Horizon 2020, Interreg, and Erasmus+, in collaboration with major universities and research centres in Europe and beyond.
Strong Research Quality
UNIC is positioned #1 in Cyprus in two of the five Performance Indicators Areas of the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024, one of which is Research Quality. In this respect, the University of Nicosia is recognised by the THE WUR 2024 as the best university in Cyprus in the area of Research Quality, ranking #412 globally and #127 in the EU, in the area.
Medical Research
The Medical School’s research strategy espouses the holistic concept of One Health which emphasises the relationship between the health of humans and animals within a healthy, sustainable environment and promotes the conduct of clinical, epidemiological, basic science and social science research. Our research focus lies in areas of brain health and disease, cancer biology and oncology, regenerative medicine and genetics, infectious diseases, medical education, clinical communication and health psychology, medical physics and emerging technologies, environmental health, biostatistics and research methodology, public health policy, and clinical and primary care research.
Our faculty are making a significant impact in research with an increasingly strong publication record in peer-reviewed high-impact journals. In fact, six of our Medical School Professors are included in the 2023 World’s Top 2% Scientists ranking list published by Stanford University.
Faculty also serve as mentors by engaging students in their research projects through the extra-curricular “Students in Research Programme”. Furthermore, the School supports and provides awards for students to present their research at international conferences.
11 Academics Named Among World’s Top-Cited Scientists
Eleven University of Nicosia academics are included in the annual Stanford University 2023 list of 100,000 top-scientists worldwide and, correspondingly, in the top 2% of scientists in their field, reaffirming the University’s top-class research output. With classifications spanning 22 scientific fields and 174 subfields, the list serves as a benchmark for scholarly achievement and research impact. Career-long data are updated to end-of-2022 and single recent year data pertain to citations received during calendar year 2022.
Watch a video for UNIC Overview 2024 here.
UNIC City Map can be downloaded here.
UNIC guide 2023-2024 can be downloaded here.
Find out more about life at the University of Nicosia via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn
Available programs
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Bachelor UG
Master PG
MBA
PHD
5-Year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Master in Blockchain and Digital Currency (MSc)
Master in Data Science (MSc)
Master in Metaverse (MSc)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The University of Nicosia pursues excellence in education through its six Schools:
(a) Business
(b)Education
(c) Humanities and Social Sciences
(d) Law, (e) Sciences and Engineering
(f) School of Medicine
Through these, the University offers a range of academic programmes of study, leading to Bachelors (4 years), Masters (12 months/2 years) and PhD Degrees - modelled on European and American higher education, and continually reviewed and updated in order to keep pace with changing trends. Several programmes are offered via Distance Learning. All programmes are taught in English, except where indicated otherwise.
Medical School (8)
Medicine (Doctor of Medicine – MD, 5 Years, Graduate Entry)
Medicine (Doctor of Medicine – MD, 6 Years, Undergraduate Entry)
Medicine (MBBS, 4 Years, Graduate Entry) – in cooperation with St. George’s University of London
School of Business (8)
Accounting (BSc, 4 years)
Business Administration (BBA, 4 Υears) – Distance Learning
Business Administration: Entrepreneurship and Innovation (BBA, 4 Years)
Business Administration: Finance and Economics (BBA, 4 Years)
Business Administration: Management and Human Resources (BBA, 4 Years)
Business Administration: Marketing and Digital Media (BBA, 4 Years)
Energy, Oil and Gas Management (BSc, 4 Years)
Hospitality Management (BBA, 4 Years)
Hospitality Management (BBA, 4 Years) – Distance Learning
Management Information Systems (BSc, 4 Years)
Marketing Management (BBA, 4 Years)
Sports Management (BBA, 4 Years)
Tourism, Leisure and Events Management (BBA, 4 Years)
School of Education (8)
Dance (BA, 4 Years)
Music (BMus, 4 years)
Pre-Primary Education (BEd, 4 Years)
Primary Education (BEd, 4 Years)
School of Humanities and Social Sciences (8)
Architecture (BAArch, Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, 4 years)
Architecture (MArch, Integrated Master in Architecture, 5 years)
Digital Communications and Mass Media (BA, 4 Years)
English Language and Literature (BA, 4 Years)
Fine Arts (BA, 4 Years)
Graphic and Digital Design (BA, 4 Years)
Interactive Media and Animation (BA, 4 Years)
Interior Design (BA, 4 Years)
Psychology (BSc, 4 Years)
Public Relations, Advertising and Marketing (BA, 4 years)
Social Work (BSc, 4 Years)
School of Law (8)
International Relations and European Studies (BA, 4 Years)
Law (LLB, 4 Years)
School of Life and Health Sciences (8)
Human Biology (BSc, 4 years)
Nursing (BSc, 4 Years)
Nutrition and Dietetics (BSc, 4 Years)
Pharmacy (MPharm, Integrated Master, 5 Years)
Physiotherapy (BSc, 4 Years)
Sports Science (BSc, 4 Years)
School of Sciences and Engineering (8)
Civil and Environmental Engineering (BSc, 4 Years)
Computer Engineering (BSc, 4 Years)
Computer Science
Data Science (BSc, 4 years)
Electrical Engineering (BSc, 4 Years)
Mathematics (BSc, 4 Years)
Mechanical Engineering (BSc, 4 Years)
Oil and Gas Engineering (BSc, 4 Years)
School of Veterinary Medicine (8)
5-Year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
The University of Nicosia pursues excellence in education through its six Schools:
(a) Business
(b) Education
(c) Humanities and Social Sciences
(d) Law, (e) Sciences and Engineering
(f) School of Medicine
Through these, the University offers a range of academic programmes of study, leading to Bachelors (4 years), Masters (12 months/2 years) and PhD Degrees - modelled on European and American higher education, and continually reviewed and updated in order to keep pace with changing trends. Several programmes are offered via Distance Learning. All programmes are taught in English, except where indicated otherwise.
Medical School (7)
Family Medicine (MSc, 1.5 Year or 3 Semesters) – Distance Learning
Public Health (MPH, 1.5 Year or 3 Semesters ) – Distance Learning
School of Business (7)
Blockchain and Digital Currency (MSc, 3 Semesters) – Distance Learning
Engineering Management (MSc, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
Master in Blockchain and Digital Currency (MSc)
Master in Metaverse (MSc)
School of Education (7)
Education Sciences – Arts in Education (MEd, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
Education Sciences – Arts in Education (MEd, 3 Semesters) – Distance Learning
Education Sciences – Educational Leadership and Administration (MEd, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
Education Sciences – Educational Leadership and Administration (MEd, 3 Semesters) – Distance Learning
Education Sciences – Educational Technology (MEd, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
Education Sciences – Educational Technology (MEd, 3 Semesters) – Distance Learning
Education Sciences – Music Education (MEd, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
Education Sciences – Music Education (MEd, 3 Semesters) – Distance Learning
Education Sciences – Special Education (MEd, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
Education Sciences – Special Education (MEd, 3 Semesters) – Distance Learning
Education Sciences – Teaching of Language and Literature (MEd, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
Education Sciences – Teaching of Language and Literature (MEd, 3 Semesters) – Distance Learning
Education Sciences – Teaching of Mathematics and Physical Sciences (MEd, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
Education Sciences – Teaching of Mathematics and Physical Sciences (MEd, 3 Semesters) – Distance Learning
Education Sciences – Theory, Practice and Evaluation of Teaching (MEd, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
Education Sciences – Theory, Practice and Evaluation of Teaching (MEd, 3 Semesters) – Distance Learning
Education of Adult Educators and Vocational Education and Training Trainers (MA, 3 semesters) – Joint Degree with the University of Peloponnese – Distance Learning
Intercultural Education and Mediation (MEd, 2 Years) – Joint Degree with the University of Patras – Distance Learning
Music (MMus, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
School of Humanities and Social Sciences (7)
Clinical Psychology (MSc, 3 Years or 6 Semesters)
Computational Design and Digital Fabrication (MSc, 3 Semesters) – in collaboration with the University of Innsbruck- Distance Learning
Counseling Psychology (MSc, 2.5 Years or 5 Semesters)
Criminology (MSc, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
Criminology (MSc, 3 Semesters) – Distance Learning
Digital Art and Design (MA, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
Digital Media and Communications (MA, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
Greek Civilization (MA, 3 semesters) – Distance Learning
Social Work (MSc, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
Social Work (MSc, 3 Semesters) – Distance Learning
TESOL – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
TESOL – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA, 3 Semesters) – Distance Learning
Teaching Greek to Speakers of Other Languages (MA, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
Teaching Greek to Speakers of Other Languages (MA, 3 Semesters) – Distance Learning
School of Law (7)
International Relations and Eastern Mediterranean Studies (MA, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
International Relations and Eastern Mediterranean Studies (MA, 3 Semesters) – Distance Learning
Law (LLM, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
Law (LLM, 3 Semesters) – Distance Learning
Law and Politics in the European Union (MA, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
Law and Politics in the European Union (MA, 3 Semesters) – Distance Learning
Public Administration (MPA, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
Public Administration (MPA, 3 Semesters) – Distance Learning
School of Life and Health Sciences (7)
Biomedical Sciences (MSc, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
Clinical Dietetics (MSc, 2 Years or 4 Semesters)
Drug Regulatory Affairs (MSc, 3 Semesters) – Distance Learning
Exercise Science and Physical Education (MSc, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation – Concentrations: 1. Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, 2. Neurological Physiotherapy (MSc, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
Sports Nutrition/Dietetics and Nutrition Intervention (MSc, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
School of Sciences and Engineering (7)
Computer Science – Concentrations: 1. Cyber Security, 2. Mobile Systems, 3. Blockchain Technologies (MSc, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
Computer Science – Concentrations: 1. Cyber Security, 2. Mobile Systems, 3. Blockchain Technologies (MSc, 3 Semesters) – Distance Learning
Electrical Engineering (MSc, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
Master in Data Science (MSc)
Oil, Gas and Energy Engineering (MSc, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
Full-Time MBA (2)
Business Administration: Energy, Oil and Natural Gas (MBA, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
Business Administration: Entrepreneurship and Digital Transformation (MBA, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
Business Administration: Finance (MBA, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
Business Administration: Human Resource Management (MBA, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
Business Administration: Marketing (MBA, 1.5 Years or 3 Semesters)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Online/Distance MBA (2)
Business Administration (MBA, 3 Semesters) – Distance Learning
Business Administration : Energy, Oil and Natural Gas (MBA, 3 Semesters) – Distance Learning)
Business Administration : Finance (MBA, 3 Semesters) – Distance Learning
Business Administration – Marketing (MBA, 3 Semesters) – Distance Learning
Business Administration: Entrepreneurship and Digital Transformation (MBA, 3 Semesters) – Distance Learning
Business Administration: Human Resource Management (MBA, 3 Semesters) – Distance Learning
Medical School (7)
Medical Sciences (PhD, 3 Years)
School of Business (7)
Business Administration (DBA, 3 Years)
Business Administration (PhD, 3 Years)
School of Education (7)
Education Sciences (PhD, 3 Years)
School of Humanities and Social Sciences (7)
Media and Communications (PhD, 3 Years)
Psychology (PhD, 3 Years)
TESOL (PhD, 3 Years)
School of Law (7)
Human Rights, Society, and Multi-Level Governance (Joint Degree with the University of Padova, the University of Zagreb, the University of Western Sydney, and Panteion University, Athens) (PhD)
International Relations and European Studies (PhD, 3 Years)
Law (PhD, 3 Years)
Public Administration (PhD, 3 Years)
School of Life and Health Sciences (7)
Exercise Science and Physical Education (PhD, 3 Years)
Nursing (PhD, 3 Years)
Nutrition and Dietetics (PhD, 3 Years)
School of Sciences and Engineering (7)
Computer Science (PhD, 3 Years)
Electrical Engineering (PhD, 3 Years)
Oil, Gas and Energy Engineering (PhD, 3 Years)
University information
We welcome applications from students around the world, blending a diverse range of academic backgrounds, experiences, interests, talents and cultural heritage. The University is a lively community comprising a global student body from over 70 countries.
Admission to our University is granted under different categories, depending on the student’s qualifications and educational objectives. Our general admissions policy relies on the student’s previous academic performance, including their high school grades. The Medical School has separate admissions policies and procedures outlined on the Medical School website (www. med. unic. ac. cy).
Undergraduate Admission
The general admission requirement for entry to an undergraduate programme of study is a recognised High School Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Some programmes may have additional requirements, in which case, they are specified separately under the relevant programme details.
English Language Proficiency
English is the main language of instruction at our University. Students may be required to take UNIC’s NEPTON test, with no charge, before registering for classes, unless they have passed an internationally recognised English exam which indicates their level of English proficiency.
Undergraduate Transfer Students and Credits Earned at Other Universities
Our University welcomes transfer students from other accredited colleges and universities and accepts courses obtained from current and/or previous studies that are of the same quality and equivalency as courses offered at UNIC. Transfer credits may correspond to specific University courses or to specific categories such as Computer Electives, Humanities Electives, etc. Transfer credits will not count towards the student’s Cumulative Point Average - CPA (overall grade). Regardless of the credits transferred, students normally have to complete a minimum of 120 ECTS for a Bachelors degree.
Credit from National Testing Centres
Transfer credits are awarded for A-Level, selected GCSE, LCCI, and other similar qualifications.
Postgraduate Admission
The minimum requirement for admission into a Masters degree programme is a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university. In addition to the minimum requirements, special admission requirements may apply for various departments. Please consult the website for an updated list of specific requirements. Further, students applying from selected countries may be required to have additional qualifications. The Office of Admissions will guide all applicants throughout the admission process.
English Language Proficiency
Master students satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, they would need to present a minimum TOEFL score of 550 paperbased or 213 computer-based, GCSE "O" Level or IGCSE with minimum "C", IELTS with a score of 6. 5, or a score placement at the ENGL-100 level of UNIC's NEPTON. The University offers English courses at various levels to help students reach the required standard for admission to a graduate programme. Postgraduate Transfer Students and Credits Earned at Other Universities Regardless of the credits transferred, students normally have to complete a minimum of 2/3 of the Masters' degree credits.
Programmes Taught in Greek
A certain number of undergraduate and graduate programmes focused solely on Cyprus and Greece are taught in Greek. Students on these programmes are not required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements.
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Campus Premises
UNIC’s modern campus is made up of 20 purpose-built and customised buildings situated amid the urban landscape in the bustling suburb of Engomi in Nicosia.
Over the last few years, we have invested over €100 million in our campus infrastructure. The expansive layout of our campus allows us to provide specialised facilities to support each academic department.
The whole neighbourhood is oriented towards student life, allowing for a unique social experience, characterised by community interaction, diversity, learning and fun. In addition to the teaching facilities, the campus provides a full set of student amenities and support services.
At UNIC, we are committed to providing a learning environment that best serves our global student community and faculty. This is why we continue to invest in our campus, buildings, facilities and technology to enhance the overall learning experience, thereby ensuring student satisfaction.
Our use of the latest technology in curriculum delivery to inspire and support learning, combined with our drive for pedagogical advancement, makes UNIC an innovative place to study. Ongoing investment in our modern campus and teaching infrastructure offers you an inspiring and contemporary student-centred learning environment, with access to some of the top resources in higher education.
UNIC Residences
The University of Nicosia’s official student residences redefine modern student living. They consist of three separate complexes – SIX, U and TRIANGLE – which are among the most stunning student accommodations ever constructed in Europe.
UNIC Residences provide a multitude of dining, relaxing and entertainment options for residents, including restaurants and cafes, gyms, TV rooms, games areas and more.
Located in the upscale neighbourhood of Engomi, in Nicosia, the residences are surrounded by UNIC’s vibrant, urban campus that, in addition to 20 university buildings, is home to more than 70 restaurants, coffee shops, pubs and bars, all within walking distance.
Watch a video of the impressive UNIC Residences here.
Pre-book a campus tour.
Student life
The UNIC Experience
At UNIC, you will become a member of the largest international student community in Cyprus. Our students come from over 100 countries across the globe, sharing their culture, traditions, history, music and food, in a vibrant, multicultural environment.
The student experience at UNIC is filled with many social events and activities. We hold a variety of exciting events throughout the year that both students and the general public can attend and which cater to the diversity of tastes that come with a global student body.
Whatever your hobby or interests, there are a number of student clubs and societies that you can get involved in, which stage a number of social activities, parties, day trips, nights out and other gatherings.
Another way to meet people, make friends and have fun during your time at UNIC is through the countless events organised by our events team throughout the year. You can keep track of all happenings on and off campus through our online university events calendar which includes music concerts, exhibitions, cinematic screenings, lectures, exciting talks by guest speakers, and many more events. A number of these events are open to the general public, and many are also planned and managed by students.
UNIC prepares you for a career in your chosen field, providing you with the tools to excel post-graduation. Our faculty is active in, and maintains close links to, their respective industries on a global scale. This means you get to connect with top employers, giving you a competitive advantage when it comes to internship opportunities and securing a job.
Specifically, the UNIC Career Success Centre (UNIC CSC) aims to prepare you for a successful longterm global career by equipping you with the essential skills and competencies industry requires. The UNIC CSC provides you with vital insights and guidance with regards to your professional choices, supports you in exploring career opportunities and in developing key skills to help you reach your full potential.
You have access to information, advice and guidance, through a series of workshops, presentations and seminars, one-to-one meetings and other initiatives/events. With the support of UNIC CSC, you have the opportunity to find full- or part-time employment, internships and gain valuable career experience through a network of companies that cooperate with the University.
Global Career Opportunities
Many of our graduates are making a global impact in a variety of professions, across many sectors. They have gone on to work in renowned multinational companies, in Cyprus and also in their respective home countries, or have succeeded in launching successful businesses of their own in a variety of exciting industries.
These graduates include the first specialists in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, who after graduating from our MSc in Digital Currency (the first full academic programme in this field), have become sought-after candidates worldwide.
Graduates also include the Medical School cohorts, with a 99% placement rate at top hospitals such as Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard and Mount Sinai.
Tuition fee and scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
Rankings & ratings
University of Nicosia is one of the top private universities in Nicosia, Cyprus. It is ranked #14 in Europe University Rankings - Western Asia 2025.
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