University of Nicosia

University of Nicosia

Nicosia,, Cyprus

"Largest English-teaching university in Southern Europe"

On-campus & Online Private 🌐 www.unic.ac.cy https://www.unic.ac.cy

At a Glance

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Avg Salary/Yr N/A
Ranking #711 (QS)
PSW VISA 9 months
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About University of Nicosia

The University of Nicosia (UNIC) is the largest university in Cyprus and its first private university, founded in 1980 as Intercollege. Based in Nicosia with a second campus in Athens, Greece, UNIC serves more than 11,500 students from over 100 countries and offers over 100 bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes, most of them taught in English. It is ranked in the 711–720 band of the QS World University Rankings 2027 and houses the largest medical school in Cyprus. For non-EU students, most bachelor's programmes cost €10,320–€11,820 per year, and merit-based scholarships are available.

Rankings & Recognition

#711
QS World University Rankings 2026 Ranked #711 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Ranked #711 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Accreditations & Memberships

#176-200 Business & Economics (THE Subject 2026) ICAEW Strategic Degree status

QS 2026 Performance Breakdown

Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with University of Nicosia's global standing for that metric.

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Key Facts

#711 QS World Rank
11,500+ Total Students
100+ Countries
Greek Teaching Language

Popular Programs

Medicine (MD) Computer Science Business Administration (MBA)

Application Details

Application Route Online via unic.ac.cy/apply
Application Fee €60 (non-refundable)
Intakes September, February
UG Deadline Late June
PG Deadline Contact int.admissions@unic.ac.cy
Visa Fee €150 (non-refundable)
Advance Payment 1st semester tuition + fees

Standardized Test Requirements

TestMinimum Score
IELTS
6.0 (UG), 6.5 (PG)
TOEFL iBT
79

Study Abroad & Visa Details

Visa Approval Rate 85%
I-20 Processing Entry permit via UNIC
Post-Study Work 9 months
Green Card Pathway N/A

Financials

Application Fee €60
Avg Scholarship 10-50% Tuition (Merit-based)

Career Outcomes

N/A Average Salary
9 months Post-Study Work
20 Work While Study

Where Graduates Land

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Faculty & Alumni

Academic Staff — N/A Student-Staff Ratio — N/A THE Research Quality — #1 in Cyprus & Greece —

Notable Alumni

Campus & Location

University of Nicosia's main campus is in Nicosia, Cyprus.

Campus Details

Nicosia main campus
Athens second campus (Elliniko)
Est. 1980 (as Intercollege)
11500+ students
100+ countries

Campus Forecast

Very hot dry summers Mild rainy winters Sunny most of the year

Student Life & Housing

Housing

UNIC Residences (SIX / U / TRIANGLE) From €167/week Private apartments nearby

Dining

6 restaurants & cafés in residences Campus cafeterias 70+ eateries near campus

Health & Wellness

Health & accident insurance (€175/year) Campus gym Residence gyms

Activities & Clubs

Academic cultural leisure & sports clubs Open-air amphitheatre & cinema Basketball & martial arts

Diversity & Demographics

Total Students 11,500+
International Students ~61% (QS data, verify)
Countries Represented 100+
Programmes 100+ (on-campus & online)

Cost Deep-Dive

Annual Tuition 3,800 – 12,000 / year

Intakes & Deadlines

Scholarships at University of Nicosia

5 scholarships available

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All Levels

CyprusAid Scholarship (Cyprus Government)

Full tuition + housing + allowance

Deadline:
Bachelor's 10-50% tuition reduction

Merit Scholarship - University Performance

Deadline: Ask counsellor
Bachelor's Tuition reduction

Merit Scholarship - High School Performance

Deadline: Ask counsellor

These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.

Academic Requirements

Undergraduate High school diploma · English proficiency proof
Postgraduate Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

English Proficiency

IELTS

6.0 (UG), 6.5 (PG)

TOEFL iBT

79

Required Documents

Academic transcripts / certificates Passport copy CV (postgraduate applicants) Personal statement

Application Process

1
Apply online
Complete the online application form on the University of Nicosia website.
2
Upload documents & English proof
Submit academic documents, passport copy and proof of English proficiency (if required).

Campus & Location

University of Nicosia's main campus is in Nicosia, Cyprus.

6 of 6 courses
Bachelor's 2
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Bachelor's Nursing (BSc)
Bachelor's courses, full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 4 years
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Bachelor's Law (LLB)
Bachelor's courses, full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 4 years
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Undergraduate entry 1
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Undergraduate entry Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Undergraduate entry courses, full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 6 years
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Master's 3
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Master's courses, full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 1.5 years (3 semesters)
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Master's courses, full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 1.5 years (3 semesters)
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Master's courses, full-time
Study language: English
Duration: 1.5 years (3 semesters)
Apply now! Next intake
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Deadline Application open all year

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