Semester in Cyprus: Humanities and Social Sciences

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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:

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.

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:

  • 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

Spring 2025

  • Program Dates: late 4-5 February 2025 – 7 June 2025

Program Itinerary

Semester in Cyprus Spring 2025 Itinerary 

Application Deadline: October 15, 2024, or when program fills, whichever is earlier

Fall 2025

  • Program Dates: mid September 2025 – later December 2025

Program Itinerary

Semester in Cyprus Fall 2025 Itinerary (coming soon)

Application Deadline: June 15, 2025, or when program fills, whichever is earlier

Spring 2026

  • Program Dates: late 1st week of February – 1st week of June

Program Itinerary

Semester in Cyprus Spring 2026 Itinerary (coming soon)

Application Deadline: October 15, 2025, or when program fills, whichever is earlier

Program Fees

Spring 2025 & Fall 2025

$13,100

UNGS Program Fees

+$5,450

Optional Europe Trip

What's Included?

Spring 2026 (fees coming soon)

+$5,450

Optional Europe Trip

What's Included?

  • Once admitted to the program, we cannot guarantee your place on the program until your Confirmation Deposit is received.
  • Confirmation Deposits are due as soon as possible after your admission to the program to secure your place in the program, and we do not recommend waiting for the deadline, because places in the program are allocated based on Confirmation Deposits received, on a rolling basis. When all places have been secured with Confirmation Deposits, the remaining non-deposited students will be placed on a waitlist. This may occur before the Confirmation Deposit deadline.
  • There is an additional refundable damage deposit of $250, and a mandatory insurance of $200 that are not included in program fees.

Discounts

Spring 2026

  • Save $500! If you submit your confirmation deposit by August 15, 2025.
  • Save $250! If you submit your confirmation deposit by September 15, 2025.

Fall 2025

  • Save $500! If you submit your confirmation deposit by January 15, 2025.
  • Save $250! If you submit your confirmation deposit by March 15, 2025.
  • Early Deposit Scholarships can only apply in cases where students submit their confirmation deposits directly to Global Semesters.

Deadlines

Fall 2025

  • Confirmation Deposit Deadline: June 15, 2025, or when program fills, whichever is earlier.
  • Final Payment Deadline: June 15, 2025.
  • Final Withdrawal Deadline: June 15, 2025.

Spring 2026

  • Confirmation Deposit Deadline: October 15, 2025, or when program fills, whichever is earlier.
  • Final Payment Deadline: November 15, 2025.
  • Final Withdrawal Deadline: November 15, 2025.

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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