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University of Cyprus

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Nicosia, Cyprus
401–500th in World University Rankings 2025
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About

Basic information and contact details for the University of Cyprus

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With around 7.000 students, 113 laboratories and 820 faculty and staff members, the University of Cyprus (UCY) based in Nicosia, the capital of the Republic of Cyprus, is a modern, diverse, and evolving student-centered institution established only three decades ago.  Aspiring to function as a beacon of scientific thought, diversity, inclusiveness, equity and creativity, UCY envisions its future as a leading institution in the greater Euro- Mediterranean area.

UCY is a rapidly expanding university and the biggest employer in Cyprus for young graduates and researchers. It currently employs about 700 young scientists using external research funds. Its 8 faculties and 22 departments offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, whilst its numerous, highly cited researchers give UCY a cutting edge.  All programmes of academic study function under the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), furthermore awarding the Diploma Supplement with DS Label.

UCY students can benefit from its state-of-the art infrastructure, affordable tuition fees, student support services, scholarships and a high employability rate after graduation both in Cyprus and abroad.  They can learn Greek at the School of Modern Greek, as well as Spanish and Chinese at the Aula Cervantes at UCY and the Confucius Institute at UCY, respectively.  UCY students benefit from lower prices for public transportation, their participation in student clubs and in international conferences, while they have the opportunity for part-time employment.

International Outlook

UCY is globally networked and actively contributes to European and international scientific developments.  UCY’s involvement in the international arena is many-folded.  

UCY:

  • maintains strategic cooperation with top institutions internationally through the signing of Bilateral Agreements of Cooperation (https://newdev.ucy.ac.cy/ir/bilateral-agreements-of-cooperation/), which provide for the exchange of students and staff, organization of conferences, research cooperation and the provision of joint programmes.
  • is an active member in more than 65 international university networks and associations (at both institutional and departmental level) (https://newdev.ucy.ac.cy/ir/networks-associations/)
  • is a member of the university alliance YUFE (Young Universities for the Future of Europe) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8VmnGhYM0E&feature=youtu.be) with 9 other European universities. YUFE is one of the 17 alliances of European universities selected by the European Commission in 2019, to develop and implement the first models for a unified European University.  
  • has been participating in the ERASMUS+ Programme since 1998.  Until now, more than 2500 UCY students have spent 1 or 2 semesters at European universities, and more than 2100 incoming students have spent 1 or two semesters at UCY.  Currently, UCY has around 730 Erasmus Bilateral Agreements with universities in Europe. UCY also participates in the Erasmus+ International programme that supports cooperation for mobility with third countries.

Dear all,
Did you know that the Graduate School of our University has announced new positions for Master and PhD programmes for the Winter semester 2024?
Our online application system is open and it will remain as such until Tuesday, 2nd April 2024 (12 noon)!
Take your next academic step!
Follow this link and find all the information you need here.

APPLY NOW by following the link.

 For clarifications, you may contact us:
 +357 22894044
 fgs@ucy.ac.cy

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Rankings

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at the University of Cyprus

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
62 F : 38 M (1)
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International student percentage
13% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
20.4 (1)
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Student total
7002 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at the University of Cyprus

See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of Cyprus

Social Sciences401–500th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Communication and Media Studies

Psychology301–400th

  • Psychology

Physical Sciences401–500th

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

Engineering501–600th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Education201–250th

  • Education

Computer Science401–500th

  • Computer Science

Clinical and Health201–250th

  • Medicine and Dentistry

Arts and Humanities401–500th

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Archaeology
  • Architecture

Business and Economics601–800th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance
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Downloads

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Postgraduate Prospectus 2021 - 2023

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Undergraduate Prospectus 2022 - 2024

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Master Programme - Peace, Conflict and Democracy

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Meet The Challenge Leaflet

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UCY MSC Artificial Intelligence Flyer