Education & Training
Leading blockchain education since 2013. UNIC has long considered blockchain technology to be a fundamental technological breakthrough with significant financial and societal implications and selected it as one of its three interdisciplinary priorities across all schools and departments of the university.
UNIC Is the 1st University in the World
1st to accept Bitcoin for tuition payments Institute For the Future
1st to offer crypto and Web3 education Institute For the Future
1st to publish academic diplomas on the blockchain Institute For the Future
1st to publish blockchain-verifiable academic certificates as NFTs Institute For the Future
Master’s Degrees
MSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency
The first Master of Science degree in Blockchain and Digital Currency, online since 2014 and on campus since 2021
MSc in Computer Science, Blockchain Concentration
Core areas of computer science, with a specialisation in blockchain technologies
MSc in Metaverse
An interdisciplinary programme for careers in metaverse design and managementTop Reasons to Study at UNIC
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Academic Quality
Taught by leading faculty and industry practitioners from around the world.
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Student Community
The largest blockchain and metaverse student community in the world.
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Professional Development
Networking opportunities in the Blockchain and Metaverse industries.
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Scholarships
€300,000 in merit-based and need-based scholarships.
Massive Open Online Courses
Blockchain and Digital Assets
Build a rigorous, practical understanding of Digital Assets: from Bitcoin and programmable blockchains to DeFi, stablecoins/tokenization, security, and the policy and geopolitical forces shaping the sector. A free Introductory Track (Weeks 1-8) and an Advanced Track (Weeks 1-12).
Academic Certificates
Blockchain Academic Certification
Three core courses from the MSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency, self-paced online: Financial Analyst, Business Analyst, Developer and Regulator.
Training for Professionals and Developers
Financial Investigation in Digital Assets
For law enforcement agents, prosecutors and financial crime investigators
Blockchain Technical Academy and Incubator Program
Specialised, “Web3 agnostic” courses for developers
Blockchain Hackathons
Held in partnership with leading organisations in the blockchain spaceBryant Joseph Gilot
From Medicine to Blockchain
In 2009, Bryant worked as a doctor in Philadelphia. In 2014, he enrolled in an online MSc in Digital Currency at the University of Nicosia, one of the first graduates in the world with a degree in blockchain technology. Today, he is Chief Medical Officer at Blockchain Health Co. in San Francisco.
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A UNIC Story: Bryant Joseph Gilot
Bryant’s story, on film: from a doctor in Philadelphia to Chief Medical Officer at Blockchain Health Co.
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Our Students and Alumni
I do recommend it, especially to professionals who sense that digital assets are becoming part of their industry’s core infrastructure. If your work touches on money, this degree will change how you see where money is going.
Rima AlghanimMSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency, Class of 2026I am grateful for this journey and look forward to the next chapter!
Hoda SalmanMSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency, Class of 2026For me, it was an outstanding academic experience that continues to shape the way I approach my work today.
Sol CinosiMSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency, Class of 2025If you are the smartest person in the room, then you are in the wrong room.
Andreas TsangarisMSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency, Class of 2026My MSc journey has helped turn a casual interest into an impassioned sense of purpose. I believe strongly in blockchain’s potential as a transformative technology, and my time at UNIC has emboldened and equipped me to play an active role in manifesting that potential. I couldn’t recommend UNIC’s Masters in Blockchain and Digital Currency programme more highly and I wish you the best on your journey.
Rikki BarnesMSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency, Class of 2024The University of Nicosia stood out as a global pioneer in blockchain education. The Institute For the Future (IFF) has built a strong reputation for its research excellence, industry relevance and early adoption of blockchain technologies. What ultimately convinced me was the comprehensive nature of the programme.
Olivier BuringMSc in Digital Currency, Class of 2021The MSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency at UNIC didn’t just expand my knowledge-it empowered my career, enabling me to drive meaningful innovation.
Jesús M. Pizarro RodríguezMSc in Digital Currency, Class of 2019The program has been a game-changer. It deepened my understanding of Bitcoin and equipped me with the skills to apply this knowledge in practical, impactful ways.
Eduardo SequeiraMSc in Digital Currency, Class of 2023The educational experience with the MSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency from UNIC was superb and gave me the opportunity to interact with a fascinating group of highly motivated and educated students and learn from some of the best leaders in the field.
Dr Stewart SoutheyMSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency, Class of 2019The MSc program didn’t just complement my role as a managing partner, it actively enhanced it. The insights I gained helped me better understand the regulatory and legal challenges of blockchain, giving me the confidence to engage more deeply in this space.
Victoria Wamuyu KariithiMSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency, Class of 2023Dare to dream, step forward with confidence, and trust yourself in the process of transformative change.
Iraklis AnastasiouMSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency, Class of 2024My experience in the M.Sc. program at the University of Nicosia has been immensely rewarding. The program’s content was robust, covering a wide array of topics from the fundamentals of blockchain technology to advanced applications and regulatory considerations. The curriculum integrates elements from finance, law, management, computer science, and information systems, offering a holistic perspective on blockchain technologies and their applications.
Jan-Gero Alexander HannemannMSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency, Class of 2024My decision to pursue an MSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency at the University of Nicosia has been immensely rewarding. I am very grateful to my enrollment advisor for giving me the courage to believe in myself and the decision to invest in myself during this digital revolution.
Edward ManoukianMSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency, Class of 2024Studying the MSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency program has impacted my thinking, network, and approach to the future of finance and other disciplines.
Gulay OzkanMSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency, Class of 2024I am from the US and Canada but live in Thailand, so I searched all over the world for master’s programs that could give me the knowledge and credentials to move into this space. I didn’t find any other program with the wide range of learning included in the MSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency offered by UNIC. When people think of blockchain, they think of tech and coding, but this innovation is far-reaching and requires diverse knowledge and skills beyond coding languages.
Lorilee LippincottMSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency, Class of 2024I’m confident in a long-term benefit for everyone who will engage in this exciting, challenging, and rewarding academic journey with UNIC.
Alex RaychukMSc in Digital Currency, Class of 2021