The University of Nicosia (UNic) is the largest private university in Cyprus and the only accredited higher education institution in the country that offers programmes leading to internationally recognized degrees. Founded in 1980, UNic has grown steadily over the years and today comprises five schools: School of Business, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Medical School, Pharmacy School and Nursing School. The University also has a number of research centres.
UNic’s academic programmes are delivered by a team of highly qualified faculty members who hold doctoral degrees from prestigious universities around the world. The University’s commitment to excellence in teaching and learning has been recognized by international accreditation bodies such as the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM), which have awarded it the EFQM Excellence Award, and by leading business publications such as The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), which ranked UNic among the top 200 young universities worldwide in its “World’s Most Respected Universities – Age Under 50” ranking.
The University provides state-of-the-art facilities for its students and staff, including an extensive library with over 350,000 volumes, computer labs with high-speed internet access, well-equipped laboratories and modern sports facilities. UNic is located on a spacious campus in Engomi, just outside Nicosia city centre. It is easily accessible by car or public transport and there is ample parking on campus.
UNic offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across its five schools. These include popular programmes such as Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Architecture, Business Administration and Economics. In addition to traditional classroom-based teaching methods, UNic utilises modern technology extensively in its teaching delivery so as to provide students with an engaging learning experience that prepares them for successful careers in their chosen field.
As Cyprus’ first accredited private university offering internationally recognized degree programsm UNic takes pride in preparing students not just for successful careers but also for responsible citizenship throughtout their lives