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Student Guide

Semester in Cyprus: Humanities and Social Sciences

Price
From$12,200
Price
From$12,200

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Overview

UNIC has a lot to offer social sciences and humanities students. UNIC is a leader in Eastern Mediterranean Studies, which explore peace and conflict, energy security, geopolitics, and diplomacy. Cyprus is geostrategically located at the crossroads of three continents, with 12,000 years of cultural history.

Our Communications department gives you world-class equipment and lab facilities, and internship opportunities.

Our Psychology courses and degree teach to the style of the American Psychological Association, and most faculty in the department have studied and trained in the United States.

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Attending College or University
  • 2.5 GPA or Higher
  • Completed 30 Academic Credits (Before Program)
  • Over 18 Years Old

Exceptions may apply. Admission is not guaranteed!

  • Attending College or University
  • 2.5 GPA or Higher
  • Completed 30 Academic Credits
    (Before Program)
  • Over 18 Years Old

Exceptions may apply.
Admission is not guaranteed!

Curriculum

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.

We have courses available in:

European Studies and International Relations

  • Conflict and Peace Studies
  • Diplomacy
  • Energy Security
  • Mediterranean and Middle East Studies
  • Strategic Studies
  • International Law

Communications

  • Digital Communications and Mass Media
  • Journalism
  • Radio, TV and Digital Broadcasting Media
  • Film and Creative Media Production
  • Public Relations, Advertising and Marketing
  • Digital Media and Communications

Languages and Literature

  • English Language and Literature
  • Modern Greek
  • Russian
  • German
  • French
  • Italian

Social Sciences

  • Psychology
  • Sociology

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:

Spring Typically Offered Courses
Fall Typically Offered Courses

Course Schedule

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.

  • Courses designated as Erasmus, and with codes MED, EDUC, NUTR, SOWK, and BENG are not available to study abroad students.
  • Undergraduate students are only eligible for course numbers 100-499.
  • Practicum courses are approved on a case-by-case basis only.
UNIC Course Schedule
UNIC Course Syllabi

Credit-Bearing Research Projects / Internships

Hosted by The University of Nicosia (UNIC)

Credit-Bearing Research Projects / 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, have the flexibility to build your schedule around already existing work and school commitments, obtain academic credit for your work, build your resume and make lasting connections for your future academic and work careers.

How a Research Project Internship Works

1. Complete an Application

Choose the Research Project Internship for which You Would Like to Apply:

Spring 2023 

Fall 2023

ΤΒΑ

  • Include the Name of the Research Project Internship for which You Would Like to Apply along with a
    Statement of Interest in your Online Application Form
  • Upload an Unofficial Copy of Your Transcript
  • Email a Copy of Your Resume to: admissions@globalsemesters.com

2. Wait for confirmation of match for the Research Internship Project for which you have applied.

Internships and Research Projects are not for compensation.

Excursions

In-Country Excursions

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.

For overnight excursions, students typically stay in double occupancy hotel rooms.

* Some trips may not be possible due to Government regulations.

Housing

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.

Housing is randomly assigned. We try to house students from the same home institutions together when possible.

For any special housing requests, please speak with your Global Semesters enrollment advisor by the deadline for completing your Enrollment Forms.

Program Dates

Fall 2022

  • The study program will begin on 15-16 September and end on 21 December 2022

Program Itinerary
Download a Detailed Program Itinerary:
Cyprus-Based Programs Program Itinerary (Fall 2022)

Application Deadline: June 15, 2022

Spring 2023

  • The study program will begin on 30-31 January and end on 10 June 2023

Program Itinerary
Download a Detailed Program Itinerary:
Cyprus-Based Programs Program Itinerary (Spring 2023)

Application Deadline: October 15, 2022

Fall 2023

  • Program Dates: 3rd week of September – 3rd week of December
  • Exact Dates Coming Soon

Cyprus-Based Programs Program Itinerary (Fall 2023) Coming Soon

Application Deadline: June 15, 2023

Program Fees

Fall 2022, Spring 2023 & Fall 2023

$12,200

UNGS Program Fees

+$5,450

Optional Europe Trip

What's Included?

$12,200

UNGS Program Fees

+$5,450

Optional Europe Trip

What's Included?

  • There is an additional refundable damage deposit of $250, and a mandatory insurance of $200 that are not included in program fees.

Discounts

Fall 2022

  • Save $500! If you submit your confirmation deposit by January 15, 2022.
  • Save $250! If you submit your confirmation deposit by March 15, 2022.

Spring 2023

  • Save $500! If you submit your confirmation deposit by August 15, 2022.
  • Save $250! If you submit your confirmation deposit by September 15, 2022.

Fall 2023

  • Save $500! If you submit your confirmation deposit by January 15, 2023.
  • Save $250! If you submit your confirmation deposit by March 15, 2023.
  • Early Deposit Scholarships can only apply in cases where students submit their confirmation deposits directly to Global Semesters.

Deadlines

Spring 2023

  • Confirmation Deposit Deadline: October 15, 2022.
  • Final Payment Deadline: November 15, 2022.
  • Final Withdrawal Deadline: November 15, 2022.

Fall 2023

  • Confirmation Deposit Deadline: June 15, 2023.
  • Final Payment Deadline: June 15, 2023.
  • Final Withdrawal Deadline: June 15, 2023.

Payment Policies Apply!

Sample Budget

Download a Detailed Program Fees Breakdown and a Sample Budget.

 

Building Amenities

Reception & Security

24/7

Access Controls

Electronic

Laundry Facilities

Services

CCTV System

Wi-Fi Internet

Restaurants & Cafes

Game Areas

Study Areas

TV Room

Mini-Market

Gym

Bicycle Racks

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Early Admission Scholarship

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.

What's Included?

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.

Get Started / Apply Today!

Apply Today!

Global Semesters will use the information you provide to process and evaluate your application. We may also use your info to provide you with ongoing updates about our programs by e-mail or phone. You can end communication with us at any time, by requesting not to be contacted again.

Student Login

Forgot Password?

Recover Password

Lost your password? Please enter your E-mail Address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.

RESET YOUR PASSWORD

Reset Password

Set up your new password:

Early Admission Scholarship

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.

What's Included?

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.

Get Started / Apply Today!

Apply Today!

Global Semesters will use the information you provide to process and evaluate your application. We may also use your info to provide you with ongoing updates about our programs by e-mail or phone. You can end communication with us at any time, by requesting not to be contacted again.