Universities in Cyprus
Higher Education Opportunities in Cyprus for International Applicants
Cyprus offers a diverse higher education landscape, combining well-established public universities and internationally oriented private institutions. As a member of the European Union and the European Higher Education Area, Cyprus delivers degree programs aligned with the Bologna Process and widely recognised across Europe and beyond.
Many universities in Cyprus offer English-taught programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, making the country an increasingly attractive destination for international students.
Higher Education in Cyprus
Higher education institutions in Cyprus operate under EU academic frameworks, ensuring quality
assurance, ECTS credit transfer, and international degree recognition.
International applicants can access a wide range of study options, including public universities,
private universities, and specialised institutions, depending on programme structure and admission pathways.
Application Pathways We Support
GreeceUnis provides application guidance and coordination for international applicants and
recruitment partners seeking admission to higher education institutions in Cyprus.
This includes support for applications to:
• Public universities
• Private universities
• English-taught undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes
• Programme-specific and institution-specific admission pathways
Admission requirements and processes vary by institution and programme.
Universities in Cyprus
The universities listed below represent a non-exhaustive selection of public and private higher education institutions in Cyprus that are commonly considered by international applicants.
Additional institutions and programmes may also be accessible through GreeceUnis-supported application pathways, depending on academic background and programme requirements.
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens – Cyprus Campus
Location: Cyprus
Institution Type: Public University (Overseas Campus)
Academic Highlights:
Medicine · Classical Archaeology · History · Literature
University of Cyprus
Location: Nicosia, Cyprus
Institution Type: Public University
Academic Highlights:
Archaeology · Education · Engineering · Economics · Management · Information Technology
Cyprus University of Technology
Location: Limassol, Cyprus
Institution Type: Public University
Academic Highlights:
Engineering · Health Sciences · Environmental Studies · Media & Design
University of Nicosia
Location: Nicosia, Cyprus
Institution Type: Private University
Academic Highlights:
Medicine · Pharmacy · Veterinary Medicine · Health Sciences · Business · Accounting
European University Cyprus
Location: Nicosia, Cyprus
Institution Type: Private University
Academic Highlights:
Medicine · Dentistry · Health Sciences · Engineering · Business · Arts & Humanities
Paphos University
Location: Paphos, Cyprus
Institution Type: Private University
Academic Highlights:
Accounting · Management · Engineering · Law (in collaboration with international universities)
Philips University
Location: Nicosia, Cyprus
Institution Type: Private University
Academic Highlights:
Accounting · Business Studies · Nursing
M.C. Hotel College
Location: Limassol, Cyprus
Institution Type: Private Specialised Institution
Academic Highlights:
Hotel Management · Resort Management · Casino & Hospitality Operations
Cyprus Institute of Management
Location: Cyprus
Institution Type: Private Institution
Academic Highlights:
Business Administration · Accounting · Management
University of Central Lancashire – Cyprus Campus
Location: Larnaca, Cyprus
Institution Type: Overseas University Campus
Academic Highlights:
Business · Engineering · Computing · Social Sciences
The Role of GreeceUnis
GreeceUnis operates as an independent international education platform, supporting institutions, recruitment partners, and applicants in navigating higher education pathways across Greece and Cyprus.
Our role focuses on information clarity, application coordination, and pathway guidance, rather than institutional representation or exclusive partnerships.