Limassol · public · Greek + English (Cyprus bilingual HE)
SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Communication & Media Studies · Architecture & Design · Medicine & Health Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies
Accreditation
Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA / DIPAE — Greek: Φορέας Διασφάλισης και Πιστοποίησης της Ποιότητας της Ανώτερης Εκπαίδευσης) — Cyprus's national accreditation body, established by Law N.136(I)/2015 of the Republic of Cyprus. CYQAA is responsible for institutional and programme-level evaluation, accreditation, and the recognition of qualifications. Full member of ENQA (European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education) since 2019 and registered with EQAR (European Quality Assurance Register). Operates under the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth. Cyprus has been in the Bologna Process since 2001 (pre-EU accession in 2004).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.
Founded 2003 (chartered by Law No. 198(I)/2003 of the Republic of Cyprus; opened 2007 — the SECOND PUBLIC UNIVERSITY of the Republic of Cyprus, established to provide technological and applied-sciences higher education and to anchor higher-education capacity in Limassol — Cyprus's second-largest city). Cyprus's premier technology and applied-sciences public university, located in Limassol (Cyprus's second-largest city and main port on the southern Mediterranean coast). Chartered 2003 by Law No. 198(I)/2003; opened for teaching 2007. Designed to provide technological and applied-sciences HE and to anchor HE capacity outside of Nicosia. ~3,500+ students across 6 faculties: Engineering and Technology, Geotechnical Sciences and Environmental Management, Management and Economics, Communication and Media Studies, Fine and Applied Arts, and Health Sciences. Strong programmes in renewable energy, hospitality management (relevant to Cyprus tourism economy), and maritime studies. Bilingual Greek-English instruction.
Nicosia · private · Greek + English (Cyprus bilingual HE)
SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Education · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law
Accreditation
Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA / DIPAE — Greek: Φορέας Διασφάλισης και Πιστοποίησης της Ποιότητας της Ανώτερης Εκπαίδευσης) — Cyprus's national accreditation body, established by Law N.136(I)/2015 of the Republic of Cyprus. CYQAA is responsible for institutional and programme-level evaluation, accreditation, and the recognition of qualifications. Full member of ENQA (European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education) since 2019 and registered with EQAR (European Quality Assurance Register). Operates under the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth. Cyprus has been in the Bologna Process since 2001 (pre-EU accession in 2004).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.
Founded 2007 (granted university status; predecessor: Cyprus College founded 1961 — among Cyprus's OLDEST higher-education institutions; granted university status 2007 as European University Cyprus by Law N.108(I)/2005). Major private university in Nicosia, with predecessor heritage to Cyprus College founded 1961 — among Cyprus's OLDEST higher-education institutions, predating all public universities. Granted university status 2007. English-medium American-style curriculum. ~6,500+ students. Schools: Medicine (EUC Medical School added 2013), Business Administration, Sciences, Education and Humanities, Law, Arts and Education. Part of the Galileo Global Education group (international private-HE network). Strong partnerships with US, UK, and EU institutions for joint and double-degree programmes.
Nicosia · private · Greek + English (Cyprus bilingual HE)
SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Education · Business & Management · Law · Medicine & Health Sciences · Pharmacy · Arts & Humanities · Architecture & Design · Computer Science & IT
Accreditation
Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA / DIPAE — Greek: Φορέας Διασφάλισης και Πιστοποίησης της Ποιότητας της Ανώτερης Εκπαίδευσης) — Cyprus's national accreditation body, established by Law N.136(I)/2015 of the Republic of Cyprus. CYQAA is responsible for institutional and programme-level evaluation, accreditation, and the recognition of qualifications. Full member of ENQA (European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education) since 2019 and registered with EQAR (European Quality Assurance Register). Operates under the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth. Cyprus has been in the Bologna Process since 2001 (pre-EU accession in 2004).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.
Founded 2007 (granted university status; predecessor: Frederick Institute of Technology founded 1965 — among Cyprus's OLDEST technical HE institutions; granted university status 2007 as Frederick University). Private university in Nicosia with Limassol branch, with heritage to Frederick Institute of Technology founded 1965 — among Cyprus's OLDEST technical HE institutions. Granted university status 2007. English-medium and Greek-medium programmes. ~3,500+ students. Schools: Engineering and Applied Sciences, Education and Social Sciences, Business and Law, Health Sciences (including Pharmacy), and Architecture, Fine and Applied Arts (the Department of Architecture is one of Cyprus's oldest).
Nicosia · public · Greek + English (Cyprus bilingual HE)
SubjectsEducation · Business & Management · Computer Science & IT · Social Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Medicine & Health Sciences
Accreditation
Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA / DIPAE — Greek: Φορέας Διασφάλισης και Πιστοποίησης της Ποιότητας της Ανώτερης Εκπαίδευσης) — Cyprus's national accreditation body, established by Law N.136(I)/2015 of the Republic of Cyprus. CYQAA is responsible for institutional and programme-level evaluation, accreditation, and the recognition of qualifications. Full member of ENQA (European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education) since 2019 and registered with EQAR (European Quality Assurance Register). Operates under the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth. Cyprus has been in the Bologna Process since 2001 (pre-EU accession in 2004).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.
Founded 2002 (chartered by Law No. 234(I)/2002 of the Republic of Cyprus; opened 2006 — Cyprus's only DISTANCE-LEARNING PUBLIC UNIVERSITY, established to provide flexible HE access to working adults, Cypriots in remote areas, and the Cypriot diaspora). Cyprus's only DISTANCE-LEARNING PUBLIC UNIVERSITY, headquartered in Latsia, Nicosia (teaching is fully distance-mode with periodic on-site sessions). Chartered 2002 by Law No. 234(I)/2002; opened 2006. Designed for flexible HE access to working adults, Cypriots in remote areas (mountainous Troodos region), and the large Cypriot diaspora (especially in UK, Australia, USA). ~5,000+ students enrolled globally. Programmes in Education, Business, Information Technology, Social Sciences and Humanities, Health Sciences. Greek-medium with English programmes for international students. Affiliated with European Association of Distance Teaching Universities (EADTU).
Nicosia · public · Greek + English (Cyprus bilingual HE)
SubjectsArts & Humanities · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Social Sciences · Education · Engineering & Technology · Medicine & Health Sciences · Law · Languages & Linguistics · Computer Science & IT · Mathematics & Statistics
Accreditation
Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA / DIPAE — Greek: Φορέας Διασφάλισης και Πιστοποίησης της Ποιότητας της Ανώτερης Εκπαίδευσης) — Cyprus's national accreditation body, established by Law N.136(I)/2015 of the Republic of Cyprus. CYQAA is responsible for institutional and programme-level evaluation, accreditation, and the recognition of qualifications. Full member of ENQA (European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education) since 2019 and registered with EQAR (European Quality Assurance Register). Operates under the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth. Cyprus has been in the Bologna Process since 2001 (pre-EU accession in 2004).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.
Founded 1989 (chartered by Law No. 144 of 1989 of the Republic of Cyprus; opened 1992 — the FIRST PUBLIC UNIVERSITY of the Republic of Cyprus; previously Cypriots had to study abroad for higher education, primarily in Greece, the UK, or other countries). The Republic of Cyprus's FIRST PUBLIC UNIVERSITY and current flagship, located at the Aglantzia main campus in Nicosia. Chartered 1989 by Law No. 144 of 1989; opened for teaching 1992. Before UCY, Cypriots had to study abroad (primarily Greece, UK, USA) for higher education. ~7,500+ students across 8 faculties: Humanities, Pure and Applied Sciences, Economics and Management, Social Sciences and Education, Engineering, Letters, Medical School (added 2013), and Postgraduate Studies. Greek-medium primary instruction with growing English-medium programmes for international students. Member of the European University Association (EUA), Erasmus+ network, and the YUFE (Young Universities for the Future of Europe) alliance. Major regional research presence in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Nicosia · private · Greek + English (Cyprus bilingual HE)
SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Veterinary Medicine · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Natural Sciences · Education
Accreditation
Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA / DIPAE — Greek: Φορέας Διασφάλισης και Πιστοποίησης της Ποιότητας της Ανώτερης Εκπαίδευσης) — Cyprus's national accreditation body, established by Law N.136(I)/2015 of the Republic of Cyprus. CYQAA is responsible for institutional and programme-level evaluation, accreditation, and the recognition of qualifications. Full member of ENQA (European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education) since 2019 and registered with EQAR (European Quality Assurance Register). Operates under the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth. Cyprus has been in the Bologna Process since 2001 (pre-EU accession in 2004).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-14.
Founded 1980 (chartered as Intercollege; granted university status in 2007 as University of Nicosia by Law No. 109(I)/2005 — among Cyprus's OLDEST and LARGEST private universities; English-medium American-style curriculum). Cyprus's LARGEST private university by enrolment, located at the Engomi campus in Nicosia. Founded 1980 as Intercollege; granted university status 2007 as University of Nicosia. ~12,000+ students from 70+ countries — by far the most internationally diverse Cypriot university. English-medium American-style curriculum throughout. Schools: Medicine (UNIC Medical School, a major Cyprus medical school with US Medical Licensing Exam pathway), Business, Education, Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, Sciences, and the Veterinary Medicine School. Distinctive Centre for Risk and Decision Sciences, Institute for the Future, and a unique programme: UNIC was the FIRST UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD to accept Bitcoin for tuition payment (2013) and offer Master's degrees in Digital Currency / Blockchain. Bachelor in St George's University of London joint medical programme.
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