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University of Cyprus

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University Overview

Founded in 1989, the University of Cyprus is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Nicosia (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth, University of Cyprus (UCY) is a medium-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Cypriot higher education institution. University of Cyprus (UCY) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 35-year-old Cypriot higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UCY also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

Name:University of Cyprus
Acronym:UCY
Founded:1989
Motto:Knowledge, Research, Innovation
Colours:Orange and green
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University Location

Address:University House "Anastasios G. Leventis", 1 Panepistimiou Avenue; PO Box 20537 Nicosia 2109 Nicosia Cyprus
Tel:+357 (22) 894 000
Fax: +357 (22) 892 100

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of Cyprus's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Cyprus is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1992


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Buydiploma publishes the following list of the most important University of Cyprus's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
  • European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

Buydiploma publishes the following list of the most important University of Cyprus's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe (UNICA)
  • Universities in Europe network (SGroup)
  • International Association of Universities (IAU)
  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • European Universities Association (EUA)
  • Mediterranean Universities Union (UNIMED)
  • Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE)