• Universities

The University of Cyprus (UCY) based in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, is a modern, diverse, and evolving student-centered institution established only three decades ago. Striving for excellence in education, research and innovation, has rendered it one of the leading institutions in Europe, evidenced by its continuously elevated rankings (placed 601-700 in Shanghai List 2020 and 501-600 in the Times Higher Education Rankings 2021). 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. With around 7.000 students and 800 faculty and staff members, 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 OutlookUCY is globally networked and actively contributes to European and international scientific developments. Its international outlook has ranked it #84 in the Top 200 World Universities under 50 years old Category of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021. UCY:Maintains strategic cooperation with top international institutions through Bilateral Agreements of Cooperation,Is an active member more than 60 international university networks/associationsParticipates in the university alliance YUFE (Young Universities for the Future of Europe) 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. Participates 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. At the moment, UCY has about 750 Erasmus agreements with universities in Europe. The Programme also provides opportunities to students for mobility for Traineeship. UCY also participates in the Erasmus+ International Programme that supports cooperation for mobility with third countries.Has become a EURES partner, a cooperation network designed to facilitate the free movement of workers within the EU 28 countries plus Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.