Career Development Services
The purpose of the CSC is to equip students and graduates with skills and knowledge for successful professional careers. To achieve this goal, the CSC organises internships, workshops, and networking events. It also provides personalised career guidance that supports students. In this way, a smooth transition from academia to the job market is ensured.
The CSC creates communication bridges between students and employers, while providing valuable information and professional development opportunities. Its activities include online seminars, specialised workshops, and lectures from established professionals. Additionally, it organises sector-specific job fairs and on-site company visits, bringing students into direct contact with the professional world. In this way, the CSC functions as a reliable partner supporting professional success and smooth transition into the job market. The University, utilising CSC services, develops strong partnerships that connect the academic community with the job market and the wider society. This three-way connection gives students the opportunity to participate in practical projects and internship programmes in real work environments. This significantly enriches their experience and enhances their future employment prospects.
For career-related inquiries, please email [email protected].
Networking with
potential employers
Information about various professional sectors
Connecting education
with the job market
Online seminars, workshops, speaker events
sector-specific job fairs, and company visits
Career Counselling
Career counselling provides students and alumni with guidance on career orientation, job search strategies, and professional skills development. Individual sessions are held to discuss career goals and prospects, alongside workshops delivered by industry professionals, covering topics such as CV writing, cover letter preparation, interview techniques, and effective communication. These services are tailored to students’ diverse needs, ensuring they enter the job market with confidence.
All these services aim to ensure that University of Nicosia students receive holistic support, encompassing academic, personal, and professional dimensions. Through this approach, the University strives to create the appropriate conditions for achieving academic excellence and enhancing the broader student experience throughout their studies.
Work‑Study Programme (WSP)
The Work Study Programme (WSP) offers paid part-time positions within the university, allowing students to finance part of their studies while gaining valuable professional experience and enhancing skills necessary in the workplace. For more information visit Work‑Study Programme (WSP).
Events and Workshops
The CSC offers specialised seminars and workshops focusing on professional and personal development (free of charge). These seminars and workshops provide an ideal opportunity to learn about vital topics such as important workplace skills, interview techniques, CV writing, positive thinking, international job-hunting strategies, professional conduct and dress code and many more, which enhance employability and essential workplace skills. For this purpose, the CSC collaborates with industry professionals who share their experience and professional advice.
Sector-specific Job Fairs
Job fairs organised throughout the academic year constitute an important University initiative for career development. Students can meet potential employers and actively network in the professional sphere. Companies participate as exhibitors, informing students and alumni about available job or internship positions, as well as the skills they seek. During these events, on-site interviews and applications take place, providing opportunities for direct connection with the job market.
Internships
Internships are available to all undergraduate students (preferably in their 3rd or 4th year of studies). Through internship placements, students smoothly integrate practical experience into their study plan, earning both academic credits and professional experience.
The CSC maintains partnerships with numerous companies, ensuring a wide range of internship options. Thus, students gain substantial experiences and skills, while partner companies utilise emerging talent from future graduates.
Ariston Graduates Assessment
The “Ariston Graduates” is an advanced personality analysis and career guidance system, based on sophisticated algorithms and mathematical models. The system’s objective is to match an individual’s personality with the most suitable professions, whether for those planning Postgraduate Studies or those wishing to re-evaluate their career path. Therefore, Ariston Graduates is primarily aimed at undergraduate students and recent graduates seeking career guidance or postgraduate study options.
UNIC Health Careers Office
Medical School students receive personalised career guidance, primarily regarding the application process for residency positions and professional licences after graduation. This support is provided by the dedicated UNIC Health Careers team through:
- Personalised career guidance sessions
- Annual events and information meetings
- Step-by-step guidance for all necessary forms and procedures required for internship positions, residency, and professional licences.
The UNIC Health Careers team serves as the primary point of contact for questions regarding postgraduate education and medical practice at local or international levels. As students come from various countries, the team provides detailed information about procedures and deadlines for applications to postgraduate training programmes worldwide. Additionally, medical career-related events are organised, such as specialty-specific presentations or alumni talks, to inform students about career prospects and current developments in the medical field.
In collaboration with alumni, Information Sessions (Q&A) are conducted in-person or online, discussing application procedures and the reality faced by doctors in postgraduate/professional specialisation positions. In this way, the University of Nicosia substantially supports its students’ professional development in the medical field.
