As a Semester in Cyprus student, you have unprecedented access to hundreds of courses in nearly every major, with options for credit-based internships, research and volunteer opportunities, along with full-immersion in the classroom, since there is no language barrier, and included guided travel around Cyprus to experience its rich cultural and natural history.
This program is perfect for students who want customized course schedules, are searching for hard-to-find research or lab-based courses, and for STEM students who do not have many opportunities to study abroad in English. There is something for every type of student and major in Cyprus at the University of Nicosia!
Exceptions may apply. Admission is not guaranteed!
Exceptions may apply.
Admission is not guaranteed!
Students choose courses for up to 30 ECTS from the catalog of regularly scheduled Spring and Fall semester courses offered at the University of Nicosia.
Final course schedules are posted shortly before each semester begins. You can get an idea of potential courses to be offered by looking at what is usually offered each term:
NOTE: Please filter the form at the following link for the semester of interest – Language: “English”, Course Level “Undergraduate: Bachelor Degree” to see the schedule of courses available to you.
Hosted by The University of Nicosia (UNIC)
Credit-Bearing Research Project Internships are a great way to engage with the international academic research community working on projects that span a wide variety of disciplines and innovative areas of research, develop skills to conduct academic research, obtain academic credit for your work, build your resume and make lasting connections for your future academic and work careers.
1. Research Project Internships are worth 6 ECTS. If you would like to add a Research Project Internship on to your semester course load (Maximum 30 ECTS), choose the project for which you would like to apply:
2. Send an email admissions@globalsemesters.com with the Name of the Research Internship Project for which you would like to apply and a Copy of your Resume.
3. Wait for confirmation of match for the Research Internship Project for which you have applied.
4. Once classes for the term start, you will be introduced to your Research Project Internship academic supervisor. Together you will schedule several meetings to take place over the duration of the program. Your academic supervisor will thoroughly explain to you the project on which you will work and will lay out for you your duties and work you will be required to complete. Internships typically have a work input of around 120-150 hrs total.
Students on our programs travel all around Cyprus as part of their program. Cyprus has 12,000 years of cultural history, world-famous beaches, and world-renowned geology.
Typically Include:
Overnight or Day Trips/Tours in Nicosia, Ayia Napa, Larnaca, Limassol, Paphos, Kyrenia, and Troodos.
* Some trips may not be possible due to Government regulations.
All students are housed in single occupancy student residences with ensuite kitchens, bathrooms and private balconies. Students have access to building amenities which may include a gym, game room, study room, TV room, laundry facilities, cafes and restaurants.
All residences are located in the upscale neighbourhood of Makedonitissa, in Nicosia, and are surrounded by UNIC’s Vibrant Urban Campus.
UNIC City is home to more than 40 Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Pubs and Bars, Retail, Supermarkets, and more, all within walking distance.
Program Itinerary
Download a Detailed Program Itinerary:
Cyprus-Based Programs (Spring 2022) Program Itinerary (Spring 2023 coming soon)
Application Deadline: October 15, 2022
Program Itinerary
Download a Detailed Program Itinerary:
Cyprus-Based Programs Program Itinerary (Fall 2022)
Application Deadline: June 15th, 2022
UNGS Program Fees
Optional Europe Trip
UNGS Program Fees
Optional Europe Trip
Spring 2023
Fall 2022
Payment Policies Apply!
Download a Detailed Program Fees Breakdown and a Sample Budget.
Not Included
Airfare to Cyprus
We encourage students to finalize travel arrangements as early as possible to avoid high airfares.
Airport Pickup
UNGS will arrange one or more bus pickups on the arrival date(s) at designated times. Students who arrive to Larnaca before the bus pickup time(s) can choose to wait for the bus to take them to Nicosia free of charge. All enrolled students will receive the bus pickup information a few months prior to the start of the study abroad program.
If students do not make the bus pickup, there are alternative means of transport from Larnaca to Nicosia (not free of charge), such as taxis or an airport shuttle. Larnaca airport is located about one hour by car from the program base in Nicosia.
24/7
Electronic
Services
with Linens & Towels
with Walk-In Shower
with Cable Access
For Each Studio
A/C & Heating
Broadband
& Desk Chair
with Drawer
& Side Table
Not Included
Airfare to Cyprus
We encourage students to finalize travel arrangements as early as possible to avoid high airfares.
Airport Pickup
UNGS will arrange one or more bus pickups on the arrival date(s) at designated times. Students who arrive to Larnaca before the bus pickup time(s) can choose to wait for the bus to take them to Nicosia free of charge. All enrolled students will receive the bus pickup information a few months prior to the start of the study abroad program.
If students do not make the bus pickup, there are alternative means of transport from Larnaca to Nicosia (not free of charge), such as taxis or an airport shuttle. Larnaca airport is located about one hour by car from the program base in Nicosia.
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.