Overview
English Name: University of Nicosia
Institution Type: University
Control Type: Private-for-profit
Religious Affiliation: None
Rankings:
QS World University Rankings 2027 #711-720
Times Higher Education 2026 #501-600
SCImago 2026 #1878
University of Nicosia was founded in 1980 as Intercollege.
In 2007, following changes in the relevant local legislation and a comprehensive accreditation; the University of Nicosia emerged. Through its five schools, the University offers a diverse range of academic programmes of study, at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels (Bachelor, Master and PhD degrees).
Intercollege remains an associate institution, complementing the University’s study offerings through its vocational and shorter duration programmes, and through a variety of joint programmes in partnership with UK universities
Location & Contact
Mailing address, phone, email, and social channels for University of Nicosia are listed below.
Address: 46 Makedonitissas Avenue
Postal Code: 1700
Phone: +35722841528
Fax: +35722841528
Website:
https://www.unic.ac.cy/
Academic Details
Scale, staffing, and recognition figures for University of Nicosia are listed below.
Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Education and Culture, Evaluation Committee for Private Universities
Admission Requirements: Undergraduate Admission: The general admission requirement for entry to an undergraduate programme of study is a High School Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification. Post-Graduate Admission:The minimum requirement for admission into a post-graduate degree programme is a Bachelor’s Degree.
The University of Nicosia welcomes transfer students from other accredited colleges and universities and accepts courses which are of the same quality and equivalency as courses offered on its campus.
Total Students: 7,265
Female Students: 4,401
Full-Time Academic Staff: 73
Academic Staff with Doctorate: 281
Faculties & Divisions
University of Nicosia's faculties and the subjects each covers are listed below.
Business (School) 27 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Administration
- Advertising and Publicity
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Management
- Business Administration
- Business and Commerce
- Business Computing
- E-Business/Commerce
- Economics
- Finance
- Hotel and Restaurant
- Hotel Management
- Human Resources
- Information Management
- Institutional Administration
- International Business
- Leadership
- Leisure Studies
- Management
- Management Systems
- Marketing
- Public Administration
- Public Relations
- Real Estate
- Sports Management
- Tourism
Education (School) 26 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Dance
- Distance Education
- Education
- Education of the Handicapped
- Educational Administration
- Educational and Student Counselling
- Educational Research
- Educational Sciences
- Educational Technology
- Educational Testing and Evaluation
- English
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Jazz and Popular Music
- Literature
- Mathematics Education
- Music
- Music Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Pedagogy
- Preschool Education
- Primary Education
- Special Education
- Teacher Trainers Education
- Teacher Training
- Vocational Education
- Writing
Humanities, Social Sciences and Law (School) 39 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Architecture
- Architecture and Planning
- Arts and Humanities
- Civil Law
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication Arts
- Communication Studies
- Comparative Politics
- Criminology
- English
- European Studies
- European Union Law
- Fine Arts
- Graphic Arts
- Graphic Design
- History of Law
- International Law
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- International Studies
- Labour Law
- Law
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Marketing
- Modern Languages
- Multimedia
- Political Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Law
- Public Relations
- Social and Community Services
- Social Problems
- Social Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Social Studies
- Social Work
- Speech Studies
- Vocational Counselling
Medical (School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biomedicine
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
Sciences and Engineering (School) 27 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Mathematics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Biology
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Education
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Dietetics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Health Education
- Limnology
- Mathematics
- Nursing
- Orthopaedics
- Petroleum and Gas Engineering
- Pharmacy
- Physical Education
- Sports
- Sports Management
- Sports Medicine
- Statistics
Programs Offered
Below are University of Nicosia's active programmes, grouped by degree level, with search.
97 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Cyprus
Bachelor's Degree 39 programmes
Showing 10 of 39.
Master of Business Administration 7 programmes
Master's Degree 39 programmes
Showing 10 of 39.
Doctorate 12 programmes
Showing 10 of 12.
Scholarships in Cyprus
Funding options available to students studying in Cyprus, alongside University of Nicosia's costs.
Academic Merit Scholarships
Percentage reductions on tuition. First-year students are rated on high-school leaving certificate grades for an award valid for one academic year. Ongoing students are reviewed after two regular semesters and then every semester: cumulative GPA 4.00 earns 50%, 3.75 to 3.99 earns 20% and 3.50 to 3.74 earns 10%.
Air Traffic Control Training Scholarships
Fifteen scholarships announced by the Cyprus State Scholarships Foundation on behalf of the Department of Civil Aviation of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works for training Cypriot citizens as air traffic controllers, starting within 2026. Training of about 2.5 years is fully covered and scholars receive a monthly allowance of EUR 1,025.
Athletic Scholarships
Active members of the University's sports teams may receive up to 40% of tuition. High-level athletes may be considered individually based on their achievements.
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Christiana Kouta Scholarships for Women
Ten state scholarships for Cypriot women, awarded in memory of Dr Christiana Kouta, a defender of gender equality and women's rights, by the Office of the Commissioner for Gender Equality with the Cyprus State Scholarships Foundation. Each award is worth EUR 3,000 for one academic year and supports undergraduate studies in maritime, innovation and technology...
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Cyprus State Scholarships
Annual state scholarships awarded by the Cyprus State Scholarships Foundation on the basis of academic performance or of academic performance combined with other criteria. Awards are worth up to EUR 3,000 per year for first-cycle programmes and up to EUR 4,000 per year for second-cycle programmes. The Foundation also publishes lists of additional recipients...
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Moroccan Government Scholarships for Cypriots
Scholarships offered to Cypriot citizens by the Government of Morocco for the academic year 2026/27, published through the Cyprus State Scholarships Foundation as an information document. Terms such as level of study, coverage and deadline are in the call document and were not read in this run.
Need-Based Financial Aid
Financial aid for students from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds, awarded on points from socioeconomic criteria with the amount depending on total points, regardless of academic performance. Students from large families with four or more children receive 15% for the whole programme.
OPEN UNIVERSITY OF CYPRUS SCHOLARSHIPS
Reoulita Memorial Scholarships
Three undergraduate scholarships announced jointly by the Reoulita Foundation and the Cyprus State Scholarships Foundation: two in Education Sciences in memory of Rea Papageorgiou and one in Mathematics in memory of Christiana Andreou. The value is not stated in the announcement. One Education Sciences award is given first to a candidate originating from the...
Scholarship applications deadline for the academic year 2026-2027: June 3th, 2026
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A prestigious award is offered by the Karaiskakio Foundation, recognizing academic excellence, commitment to medicine, and contribution to healthcare and biomedical sciences.
The Karaiskakio Foundation is internationally renowned for its...
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Tuition Fees
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Scholarships of Academic Excellence for Doctoral Studies at European University Cyprus – Fall Semester 2023
Scholarships of Academic Excellence for Doctoral Studies at European University Cyprus – Fall Semester 2023
Posted: April 24, 2023
European University Cyprus announces a limited number of Scholarships of Academic Excellence for Doctoral Studies (Ph.D.). The scholarships, which fully cover the tuition fe...
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Scholarships of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Scholarships of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Posted: July 24, 2019
To mark the operation of the Microsoft Innovation Center’s Incubator the School of Sciences, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, announces a limited number of undergraduate scholarships for the academic...
Student Allowance (Targeted Measures)
Targeted need-based allowance for first-cycle students toward living costs, books, rent and computer expenses, based on socioeconomic status. A 2025-26 university page lists the components as accommodation up to EUR 1,800, food up to EUR 1,092, an airplane ticket up to EUR 200 and, for first-year students only, EUR 500.
Student Grant
State student grant (Φοιτητική Χορηγία) awarded to short-cycle, first-cycle and second-cycle students on the basis of family income. The Department of Higher and Tertiary Education quotes a range of EUR 750 to EUR 3,420 (2019/20 data); a 2025-26 university page quotes EUR 2,175 to EUR 2,565 for one year of full-time study and EUR 2,900 to EUR 3,420 for famil...
UNIC Academic Family Scholarships
UNIC and Intercollege graduates who pursue a second UNIC degree receive 10% off for the whole programme, and families with two or more siblings studying at the same time receive 10% per child.
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How to apply to University of Nicosia
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Frequently Asked Questions about University of Nicosia
Common questions about University of Nicosia, answered from data on record.
Where can I find University of Nicosia?
The institution is located in Nicosia, Cyprus.
What is University of Nicosia's control type?
University of Nicosia is a private-for-profit institution.
How many students does University of Nicosia have?
The institution has a student body of 7,265.
Where does University of Nicosia stand in university rankings?
University of Nicosia holds rank QS 2027 #711-720.
What programmes are available at University of Nicosia?
University of Nicosia delivers bachelor's programmes across its academic units.
Is University of Nicosia officially recognised?
Yes, University of Nicosia is recognised by Ministry of Education and Culture, Evaluation Committee for Private Universities.
Where can I learn more about University of Nicosia?
University of Nicosia's official website is www.unic.ac.cy.
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