The University of Cyprus

The University of Cyprus (https://www.ucy.ac.cy/en/) 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. The University is a vigorous community of scholars engaged in the generation and diffusion of knowledge. It offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and vocational programs. Despite its brief history, the University of Cyprus has earned the respect of the international academic community and the appreciation of Cypriot society. Admission for most undergraduate students is by entrance examinations organized by the Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Cyprus, and the competition for places is intense. A number of places are reserved for students with special needs or circumstances. Every effort is made to offer practical solutions to students facing specific problems, be it access to University facilities, or assistance on academic issues. When the University of Cyprus first opened its doors to students, the incoming class consisted of 486 undergraduate students. It is staffed (September 2023 data) with 348 academic staff members, 57 Special Teaching Staff members, 791 postdoctoral researchers, research assistants, academic researchers, and Special Scientists, and 385 administrative staff members. During the academic year 2023-2024 there are 7605 students (5, 342 undergraduate, 1644 postgraduate and 619 doctoral candidates). There are 8 faculties, 22 departments and 20 research units, centers, and institutes at UCY. The University of Cyprus is on a continuous upward trajectory of success, with the world reputation rankings placing it among the top universities internationally. More specifically: TIMES 2024 (among the top 501-600), QS 2024 (368), Shanghai ranking – ARWU 2023 (701-800), and US Best Global University Rankings 2022-23 (643).

11-12 July

Building E, University Old Campus, Kallipoleos 75,
Nicosia

Using Public Transport to get around

The Cyprus Public Transport company runs a bus service for the Greater Nicosia area. The service is regular and low cost and the company provides several ways on their website for passengers to plan their journey.  We suggest you use their “Plan your trip” tool which you can access on the home page of their website here .

Line “33” connects the town center with both campuses of the University of Cyprus, without the need to change busses. you can see the route on a map below. Click on the image to see a larger, printable version.