University of Cyprus aims to establish itself as a Pioneer Research Institution achieving International Scientific Recognition in European Higher Education, offering Competitive Programmes and to become a Centre of Excellence in the wider Euro - Mediterranean Region.
The University of Cyprus was established in 1989 and admitted its first students in 1992. It was founded in response to the growing intellectual needs of the Cypriot people, and is well placed to fulfil the numerous aspirations of the country.
Education
University of Cyprus aims to establish itself as a Pioneer Research Institution achieving International Scientific Recognition in European Higher Education, offering Competitive Programmes and to become a Centre of Excellence in the wider Euro - Mediterranean Region.The main objectives of the University are twofold: the promotion of scholarship and education through teaching and research, and the enhancement of the cultural, social and economic development of Cyprus.In this context, the University believes that education must provide more than simply accumulation of knowledge.
Research
Research is promoted and funded in all departments for its contribution to scholarship in general and for its local and international applications.
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As I move on to the third month of my studies, I am pleased to express how wonderful it has been overall. Some of the students taking similar subjects are from other countries and that is great because we have a first hand opportunity to discuss important subjects like democracy, political and social facts about their countries. We have become friends and we have many opportunities through the university program to discuss interesting current social and political science issues about Cyprus. I was hoping to get some funding through this website to contribute to my fees, but that was not possible for some reason, even though I applied. Hopefully, there is still an open otion for this to happen. Thanks for providing some communication.
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Studied fromSep 2025 - Jul 2026
Posted onOct 2025
4/5
My LLB uni experience
The LLB program covers a lot of fields of law. I gained a lot of information
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Studied fromSep 2021 - Jun 2025
Posted onDec 2025
4/5
Studying at UCY
University of Cyprus has a great community. People are always friendly. The library is one of the most amazing library building you would find worldwide. The student to teacher ratio is small so you have access to help and feedback from professors. Now we are getting a state of the art building for engineering. However little to no time for student life during exam periods if you are an engineer.
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QS World University Rankings
525
By TopUniversities
Dropped 73 places compared to 2026
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3 year trend QS World University Rankings
2025
2026
2027
389
452
525
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Best Global Universities Rankings
925
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 182 places compared to 2026
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3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
2025
2026
2027
678
743
925
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World University Rankings
No 2027 Ranking
By Times Higher Education
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3 year trend World University Rankings
2025
2026
2027
401
401
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Academic Ranking of World Universities
No 2026 Ranking
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
2024
2025
2026
701
801
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Our Office' s mission is to offer fast and qualitative service of our students at the duration of their study, and also to adopt ways for improvement of the image of our Service.
Housing services
The Housing Office of the Service of Academic Affairs and Student Welfare manages the Student Halls of the University. The Student Halls are located on the new campus, in the Athalassa area. There are at present 208 single study / bedrooms with common kitchen and / or bathroom facilities. Within the Student Halls complex there are also a Social Activity Centre, Post-Office, Laundry Room and Resident's Information Centre.
Library services
The Library is fully electronic regarding its use and hybrid regarding its content, since its collections include printed, digital and audiovisual material. All material is accessible through EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS), a federated search tool that provides easy access to printed, digital and audiovisual material, as well as to the full text of articles, through a simple search.
Campus life
The University of Cyprus provides on-campus self-catering accommodation to a limited number of students. Information on rents, criteria and application procedures is available through the Housing Office of the Affairs and Student Welfare Service (all registered students may apply for accommodation at the Housing Office). The University can accommodate a limited number of students in single, self-catering study / bedrooms in the Student Halls located at the New Campus, and in private apartments located off-campus.
Sports facilities
Taking completely advantage of the capabilities that the exquisite facilities of the Sports Centre provide, the University of Cyprus provides elective sports courses to all the students in a plethora of team and individual programs and we have also developed a series of sports programs that are addressed to all the members of the university community. Also, our University is participating with great success in the championships of the Cyprus University Sports Federation while our presence is also strong at international level through our participation in the championships of the European University Sports Federation and the organization of European championships.
Student clubs
Archaeological Club
Art
Cyprus Association for Special Education (C.A.I.E.)
Dance
Environmental
European Club
Experimental Workshop of Creative Expression (E.W.C.E.)
Film
ΙΕΕΕ
Journalists
Karate
Music
Orthodox and Hellenic Tradition
Photoclub
Psychology
Sailing
Scouting and Survival
"Terpsichorian" Music Group
Theatre
Accreditation
AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
EFQM (European Foundation for Quality Management)
EEDE (Hellenic Management Association)
Academic Affairs and Student Welfare
European Commission / EURAXESS
ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) / ICPAC (Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus)
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization-the UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme- Section for Higher Education
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