The University of Nicosia (UNIC) is the largest English-teaching university in Southern Europe and the leading research-intensive institution in Cyprus. With over 12,000 students from 100+ countries, it operates campuses in Nicosia and Athens, providing a world-class international learning environment.
Founded in 1980, UNIC features 8 schools offering over 100 programs at all degree levels. It is ranked in the top 501-600 universities worldwide by Times Higher Education 2026 and holds the #1 spot for Research Quality among Greek and Cypriot universities.
UNIC’s mission is to empower students as global citizens through high-quality education and research. With strengths in fields like medicine, blockchain, and engineering, the university prepares graduates for success in a rapidly changing global landscape.
UNIC offers 100+ programs across 8 schools, from Bachelor’s to PhD levels. With English-led teaching and students from 100+ countries, we excel in medicine, blockchain, and law, providing a multicultural environment in a Mediterranean setting.
Our 8 schools cover Business, Law, Health, and Engineering, including a top-tier Veterinary Medicine program. We offer flexible on-campus and online formats to meet the career goals of ambitious students in a global market.
UNIC Health is the largest private healthcare provider in Greece and Cyprus. With 16 affiliated hospitals and leading specialized schools for Medicine and Life Sciences, students gain practical, clinical skills in real-world healthcare environments.
Study at UNIC City in Nicosia’s upscale Engomi district or our new Athens campus in Ellinikon. Both offer state-of-the-art labs and libraries, blending the safe, rich heritage of Cyprus with the vibrant, coastal energy of the Greek capital.
UNIC leads in AI and Fourth Industrial Revolution tech. Our "Evolve" initiative focuses on longevity and health. With 20 academics among the world's most-cited scientists, we give students direct access to groundbreaking global research.
Consistently ranked for high research impact, UNIC prepares students for the future. From blockchain leadership to engineering, our academic framework fosters global connections, career-ready skills, and personal growth in a digital age.
Where Exceptional Minds Converge to Lead, Innovate, and Shape the Future.
UNIC is the largest university in Southern Europe teaching primarily in English, ranked in the top 501-600 universities worldwide and #1 among Greek and Cypriot universities for Research Quality. With students from over 100 countries, 8 schools, and 100+ programs, UNIC offers a truly international learning environment. We have particular strengths in medicine, health sciences, blockchain technology, law, business, and engineering. Our UNIC Health network makes us the largest private healthcare provider in Greece and Cyprus.
UNIC has two campuses: our main campus in Nicosia, Cyprus (UNIC City in the Engomi neighborhood) and our new campus in Athens, Greece (in Ellinikon, next to the coastal area of Glyfada). The Nicosia campus offers a safe, multicultural environment with over 70 restaurants and cafes nearby, while the Athens campus provides the energy of a major European capital. Both locations feature state-of-the-art facilities and vibrant student communities.
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 rank UNIC in the top 501-600 universities worldwide, #151 in the European Union, and #1 among Greek and Cypriot universities for Research Quality. UNIC also ranks #115 among young universities globally. All programs are fully accredited by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA) and many hold additional international accreditations. UNIC achieved new milestones with 20 academics among the world's top-cited scientists.
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