Commencement of Fall 2021 Semester
The Fall 2021 Semester will commence on 27 September 2021 with face-to-face, on-campus courses and with the display of a SafePass, in accordance with all health and safety protocols of the state.
University of Nicosia Advances to Top 601-800 Universities in the World
The latest edition of the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, released on 2 September 2021, reaffirms the University of Nicosia’s (UNIC) global standing, ranking it among the Top 601-800 universities in the world. Correspondingly, UNIC ranks among the Top 250 universities in the European Union.
Notable differences in the level of immunity gained through vaccination compared to natural infection
There is a significant difference between the level of antibodies (IgG) acquired by natural infection and those gained through vaccination, according to the results of the first phase of a large-scale study carried out by the Department of Life and Health Sciences of the University of Nicosia and the Bioiatriki Group, with the support of SIEMENS (provision of consumables).
C-MOR Consortium Releases Findings on Excess Mortality from the Pandemic in 22 Countries
Global consortium representing 27 institutions compared mortality in the previous five years to deaths between January and August 2020. They found that some countries showed excess all-cause mortality, while other nations had minimal or even decreased excess mortality.
University of Nicosia Ranks in Top 251-300 among “Young” Universities Globally
UNIC joins the list of the world’s best universities that are 50 years old or younger, according to the 2021 Times Higher Education Young University Rankings
University of Nicosia Ranks #32 Globally in Quality Education
Ranking #1 in Cyprus and Greece and Top 15 in the EU in this core area in the expanded 2021 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, which recognises universities across the world for their social and economic impact.
University of Nicosia Ranks in Top 201-250 across Emerging Economies Countries
UNIC joins UCY and CUT on this list, in yet another testament to the tremendous development of the university field in Cyprus, according to the 2021 Times Higher Education Emerging Economies University Rankings
Weather Seasonality Can Help Predict Second Wave of Pandemic
University of Nicosia researchers Dbouk and Drikakis reach quintet of COVID-19 related research. According to their latest paper in Physics of Fluids, temperature, humidity, and wind are typically overlooked key epidemiological parameters
Air Purifiers may increase the spread of airborne viruses
University of Nicosia researchers Dbouk and Drikakis return with important input as relates to COVID-19 and confined spaces. According to their latest paper in Physics of Fluids, adding ventilation increases the rate at which potentially infected air can circulate in compact spaces.
University of Nicosia Ranks among Top 4% of Universities in EECA Region
The 2021 “QS World University Rankings: EECA”, released on 16 December 2020, once again rank the University of Nicosia (UNIC) as one of the top 4% of universities in the region, in which over 3,300 universities operate across 24 countries. More specifically, UNIC was ranked for a third consecutive year in the Emerging Europe and Central Asia (EECA) Region, out of the 600 universities that were assessed (and, ultimately, 400 ranked) this year by the global rankings agency.
University of Nicosia: Global Leader in Business and Economics Education
Ranked among the Top 301-400 universities in the world, #1 in Cyprus and Greece, and Top 100 in the European Union, according to the 2021 Times Higher Education World Rankings by Subject
University of Nicosia Reaffirms its Global Standing with THE World University Rankings 2021
Ranking among the Top 801-1000 universities in the World and Top 250-300 in Europe
University of Nicosia Awarded 5 QS Stars for Overall Excellence
The QS Intelligence Unit recognised the University’s exemplary overall standing, making it the first university in Cyprus and Greece to achieve a 5-Star Institutional Rating
UNIC Research Suggests Repeated Coughing Seriously Degrades Face Mask Efficiency
University of Nicosia researchers Dbouk and Drikakis return with more important input in reviewing social distancing guidelines; small droplets of saliva can emerge from a face mask, with some droplets then traveling as far as 1 metre.
University of Nicosia Once Again Achieves 5 QS Stars in Distance Learning Education
The QS Intelligence Unit reaffirmed the University’s exemplary standing, following its 2017 success as the first university in the EU to achieve a 5-Star rating in Online/Distance Learning
UNIC Research Suggests Saliva Droplets Can Travel More Than Two Metres In Light Winds
According to a University of Nicosia paper published in Physics of Fluids, a mild cough occurring in low wind speeds of 4-15 km/h can propel saliva droplets for up to 6 metres. Important input in reviewing social distancing guidelines in windy conditions.
UNIC Recognised by Times Higher Education for Quality Education and Global Impact
University of Nicosia recognised by Times Higher Education for its Quality Education and enduring Global ImpactUNIC ranks 42nd globally in Quality Education in the expanded 2020 THE Impact Rankings, which recognises universities across the world [...]
UNIC Coronavirus Health and Research Portal
Information about Coronavirus [UPDATES] The University of Nicosia is monitoring the current health situation regarding Coronavirus and is following guidance from the Cyprus Ministry of Health. Below you will find [...]
University of Nicosia Consistently Ranked among Leading Universities in EECA Region
QS World University Rankings has recognised UNIC for two years running in the Emerging Europe and Central Asia (EECA) Region, with the University ranking at number 106 and 91 among 1,800 tertiary institutions across 24 countries
UNIC Medical School’s Graduate Placements Hit Record High 99.4%
A total of 358 graduates (2015 – 2019), 356 or 99.4% have already been offered positions at over 200 medical centres around the world for residency training, internships, and research