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. 

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:  

• School of Business 
• School of Education 
• School of Humanities and Social Sciences 
• School of Law 
• School of Life and Health Sciences 
• Medical School 
• School of Sciences and Engineering 
• School of Veterinary Medicine 

All programmes are taught in English, except where indicated otherwise. 

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.  

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.  

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.