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The University of Nicosia teaches more than 11,000 students from over 100 countries, across two campuses and online.

At a glance

The University in Figures

11,000+ students from over 100 countries University of Nicosia, 2026

100+ programmes of study, many the first of their kind in the region

8 schools, in Nicosia, in Athens and online

#1 among Greek and Cypriot universities for Research Quality Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027

Why UNIC

Why Study at the University of Nicosia

International recognition, partnerships and the University's work beyond classrooms.

  1. University Rankings

    Placed 501-550 in the world for the first time in the 2027 rankings, joint 153rd in the European Union, and first among Greek and Cypriot universities for Research Quality.

    Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027

  2. Accreditation and Recognition

    Degrees accredited in Cyprus and recognised internationally, with programme level accreditation including AACSB for the School of Business.

  3. Partnerships with Leading Universities

    Partnerships for degree programmes, student mobility and graduate opportunities in academia and industry.

  4. NEOLAiA

    UNIC is a full member of the NEOLAiA European University Alliance, which offers UNIC students the opportunity to spend part of their studies at one or more partner universities.

  5. Contribution to Society

    Research and teaching directed at problems beyond the University: public health, the environment, and the social effect of new technologies.

  6. Honorary Doctorates

    The people the university has recognised, and their recognised work.

Recognition

Accredited, Ranked and Reviewed

Bodies and years of accreditations and rankings.

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024AACSB accredited