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The University of Nicosia (UNIC) is one of the leading comprehensive research-oriented universities in the Mediterranean region, committed to teaching, research and innovation, sustainability, societal engagement and contribution to culture.
The University offers more than 100 conventional face-to-face (on campus) and distance learning online programmes at the Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degree level, hosting more than 12,500 students from over 100 countries.
UNIC conducts extensive high quality basic, applied, and interdisciplinary research that benefits society on a national and global scale. Our teaching and research staff excel in many academic disciplines and are acknowledged for their contribution to the creation and advancement of knowledge and technology transfer, with a particular focus on emerging technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and their impact on society.
Our focus on implementing the “Knowledge Square” through actively engaging with research centres, industry, and society, ensures that our programmes are designed and enhanced in close collaboration with related stakeholders. This focus results in programmes that address industry needs and are accredited by relevant professional bodies, correspondingly preparing graduates for a global career in today’s evolving workplace.
The University’s academic standing and global outlook have been reflected in outstanding results in international rankings. Indicatively, UNIC has been recognised by Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024 as being among the top 2% of universities in the world.
UNIC’s main campus is located in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, an EU-member state.
University Rankings and The University of Nicosia
The University of Nicosia is the first private university in Cyprus to be ranked by the main global university ranking organisations.
University of Nicosia: #1* in Cyprus and Greece – THE World University Rankings 2024
#1 in Cyprus in Research Quality and International Outlook
*Alongside the University of Cyprus, the University of Crete, and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
The latest edition of the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, released on 27 September 2023, ranks the University of Nicosia (UNIC) #1 in Cyprus and Greece, alongside the University of Cyprus, the University of Crete, and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
Ranked among the Top 501-600 universities in the world, UNIC correspondingly ranks 155th in the European Union.
The THE World University Rankings (WUR) is possibly the best-known and most influential university rankings in the world, benchmarking institutions across five Performance Indicators Areas: Teaching, Research Environment, Research Quality, Industry and International Outlook.
The impressive ranking position of UNIC is also reflected in its #1 position in Cyprus in two of the five Performance Indicators Areas, namely Research Quality and International Outlook. In this respect, the University of Nicosia is recognised by THE WUR as the best University in Cyprus in these areas.
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The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2024 rank the University of Nicosia (UNIC) among the top 201-250 universities in the world in the subject area of Business and Economics.
This ranking places UNIC as the #1 ranked university in Cyprus and Greece, and #45 in the European Union, in this subject area.
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The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2024 rank the University of Nicosia (UNIC) among the top 201-250 universities in the world in the subject area of Education.
This ranking places UNIC as the #1 ranked university in Cyprus and Greece, alongside the University of Cyprus, and #46 in the European Union, in this subject area.
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The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2024 rank the University of Nicosia (UNIC) among the top 301-400 universities in the world in the subject area of Psychology.
This ranking places UNIC as the #1 ranked university in Cyprus and Greece (alongside the University of Cyprus and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), and #79 in the European Union, in this subject area.
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The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2024 rank the University of Nicosia (UNIC) among the top 501-600 universities in the world in the subject area of Social Sciences.
This ranking places UNIC as the #3 ranked university in Cyprus, #7 in Cyprus and Greece, and #132 in the European Union, in this subject area.
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The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2024 rank the University of Nicosia (UNIC) among the top 601-800 universities in the world in the subject area of Clinical & Health.
This ranking places UNIC as the #2 ranked university in Cyprus, alongside the Technological University of Cyprus, and #168 in the European Union, in this subject area.
The University of Nicosia (UNIC) has been ranked among the top 101-150 universities worldwide for the 50 years old or younger, according to the 2023 edition of the Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings.
UNIC’s advancement to the Top 101-150 band in this ranking reflects its reinforced global standing, with the university also ranked among the Top 501-600 universities in the world by THE World University Rankings for 2023. Correspondingly, the results place UNIC 1# in Cyprus (alongside the University of Cyprus) and #2 best young university in Cyprus and Greece (alongside the University of Cyprus and Harokopio University of Athens), and among the Top 60 Young Universities in the European Union (EU).
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UNIC Ranks #1 in Cyprus and Greece for Business Administration in ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. The University also ranks #1 in Europe and #2 in the world for International Collaborations.
The University of Nicosia (UNIC) been ranked among the Top 201-300 universities in the world for Business Administration, in the ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS), published in October 2023. This puts UNIC in first place among universities in Cyprus and Greece, respectively, for Business Administration.
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University of Nicosia ranks #2 in Cyprus and #7 in Greece in the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2024
The University of Nicosia ranks #309 in the first edition of the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2024. Consequently, UNIC ranks #2 in Cyprus and #7 in Greece. Moreover, the University of Nicosia ranks among the Top 5 universities in the European Union in terms of international students, which make up 55% of its student population. The above ranking position reflects UNIC’s rich and multicultural environment that is conducive to learning and intercultural experiences.
The QS World University Rankings: Europe 2024 is the first-ever ranking focused exclusively on European universities in countries that are members of the Council of Europe. The first edition of the ranking comprised 688 institutions from 42 countries, including the 27 EU-Member States, as well as the UK, Switzerland, and Norway, among others. This ranking allows for a deeper look into European institutions, using a methodology similar to other QS regional rankings, as well as the same inclusion criteria.
UNIC offers the top blockchain/cryptocurrency academic program in the world. It was the first university globally to offer a course and degree programme in the field and is regularly recognised as a global leader.
Our University provides a student-focused learning environment with small class sizes (average 13:1 student/ faculty ratio), a wide range of laboratories for hands-on student experience, and innovative teaching methods (including problem-based learning).
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.
We believe that technological progress will cause rapidly accelerating societal change over the coming decades.
A wide range of technologies — artificial intelligence, biotechnology, nanotechnology, robotics, augmented and virtual reality, blockchain, drones, computational medicine, modern space exploration — have already started reaching commercial viability.
Each one of these technologies will be individually disruptive. In aggregate, these technologies will have a compounding effect on the economy, social structures, legal systems, income distribution, governance, education, and warfare — and raise fundamental questions on how society is organised.
This 4th Industrial Revolution is dynamically engaging in key areas which relate to the following pillars:
The University of Nicosia is at the forefront of these developments and engages in high-quality research, cutting-edge initiatives, academic/industry collaborations, and the development of academic as well as professional training programmes that explore and tackle the challenges presented by the 4th Industrial Revolution.
The M4 (Makridakis 4) is the latest edition of the premier academic forecasting competition in the world, featuring 248 teams from 48 countries across the globe. The revolutionary M-Competitions have substantially contributed to improving forecasting accuracy and informing practitioners on the most appropriate forecasting method to use for their specific needs.
UNIC works closely with the Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics (CING) in the field of biomedical sciences. The partnership has a strong focus on research, as well as activities relating to academic programmes (teaching, international student recruitment, and common student and faculty services), particularly as relates to CING’s Cyprus School of Molecular Medicine.
UNIC’s AI Lab aims at developing cutting-edge technology as well as state-of-the art research in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science.
UNIC’s modern campus is made up of 20 purpose-built and customised buildings situated amid the urban landscape in the upscale neighbourhood of Engomi in Nicosia. Over the last few years, UNIC has invested over €100 million in our campus infrastructure.
The newly built UNIC Residences consist of three separate complexes – SIX, U and TRIANGLE – and are some of the most stunning and architecturally distinct student residences in the world. They will house a total of 864 students, with first-year incoming students at the University guaranteed accommodation.
The UNIC City neighbourhood is oriented towards student life, allowing for a unique social experience, characterised by community interaction, diversity, learning and fun. With a variety of on and off-campus facilities and a wide choice of restaurants, cafés, shops, nightlife, and other entertainment, you can enjoy a fantastic social life.
Nicosia was ranked by the Financial Times as the top small city in Europe for human capital and lifestyle, ahead of Cambridge, Oxford and Geneva. It offers a terrific student life and a multicultural community that boasts tens of thousands of students from over 70 countries.
Cyprus was ranked as the safest country in the world for young people (World Health Organisation – WHO, 2017). It hosts 30,000 university students and has an affordable cost of living. It is one of the sunniest countries in Europe, with over 300 days of sunshine annually, and is one of the top tourist destinations in the Mediterranean, within easy reach of Europe, Asia and Africa.
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University of Nicosia Global Semesters offers scholarships to students who submit their program confirmation deposit early!
SPRING TERM
SUMMER TERM
FALL TERM
* If your home institution has a direct billing agreement with GS, these scholarships and discounts may not apply, or may have different deadlines. Please consult your GS advisor for more details.
Airfare to Florence
Airfare from the United States (New York) to Florence can range between $850 and $1,300, depending on the season and how far in advance the ticket was purchased. Connecting flights from other cities in the United States can add between $0 and $400 to this cost. We encourage students to finalize travel arrangements as early as possible to avoid high airfares.
Airport Pickup
UNGS will arrange to pick up students on the arrival date for the program. Students who arrive in Florence before the designated arrival date are responsible for arranging their own transportation and housing. All enrolled students will receive the pickup information prior to the start of the study abroad program.
University of Nicosia Global Semesters offers scholarships to students who submit their program confirmation deposit early!
SPRING TERM
SUMMER TERM
FALL TERM
* If your home institution has a direct billing agreement with GS, these scholarships and discounts may not apply, or may have different deadlines. Please consult your GS advisor for more details.
Airfare to Florence
Airfare from the United States (New York) to Florence can range between $850 and $1,300, depending on the season and how far in advance the ticket was purchased. Connecting flights from other cities in the United States can add between $0 and $400 to this cost. We encourage students to finalize travel arrangements as early as possible to avoid high airfares.
Airport Pickup
UNGS will arrange to pick up students on the arrival date for the program. Students who arrive in Florence before the designated arrival date are responsible for arranging their own transportation and housing. All enrolled students will receive the pickup information prior to the start of the study abroad program.
