Cyprus has the largest number of chartered accountants per capita in the world! The Big Four accounting firms all have a presence in Cyprus. This summer study abroad program in international accounting offers students the opportunity to examine the differences and similarities between GAAP and IFRS.
Cyprus is the only country in the European Union other than the UK that has historically always been on the Anglo-Saxon accounting system (IFRS). Cyprus has had this system since its inception because it was a British colony. It adopted this system in 1981, while the rest of the EU countries were on the Franco-Germanic system and did not adopt IFRS until 2005; this is an area where Cyprus has more expertise than most of the other EU countries.
The program includes site visits to major accounting firms on the island.
Exceptions may apply. Admission is not guaranteed!
Exceptions may apply.
Admission is not guaranteed!
Students enroll in 2 Courses and earn 12 ECTS for this 4-Week Summer Program:
Elective Courses (Select One):
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.
In-Country Excursions:
Typically include, Overnight or Days Trips/Tours in Ayia Napa, Larnaca, Limassol, Paphos, Troodos, and Famagusta.
For overnight excursions, students typically stay in double occupancy hotel rooms.
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 Itinerary
Download a Detailed Program Itinerary:
Cyprus-Based Programs (Summer 2025) Program Itinerary
Summer 2025
UNGS Program Fees
Optional Mediterranean Trip
Optional Mediterranean Trip
Download a Detailed Program Fees Breakdown and a Sample Budget.
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.