European University Cyprus

Established as Cyprus College in 1961, European University Cyprus (EUC) is the oldest higher education institution in Cyprus. EUC – which received its university accreditation in 2007 – has established a reputation for quality education with a sharp focus on the employability of its students: 87 percent of graduates find jobs related to their field of study within six months of graduation. The University’s “Ariadne” platform, a modern and reliable career-guidance psychometric tool, helps students to uncover their interests in the fields of education and work and connect these interests with relevant occupations.

Recognized for its investment in innovation, research activity and engagement with industry and society, EUC offers a wide range of bachelor, master and doctorate degrees. The university’s school of medicine is the most advanced in the region and its establishment has helped boost Cyprus’s health sector. Following the launch, in 2017, of the first dentistry program in the country, EUC offers the most comprehensive medical and health sciences studies and is attracting academics and students from around the globe.

The annual Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings places European University Cyprus among the world’s top 201+ universities in the field of industry, innovation and infrastructure, action on climate change and decent work and economic growth, recognizing the policies and practices implemented in the fields of teaching, research, entrepreneurship and the transfer of knowledge to society.

The QS Intelligence Unit has, through rigorous and independent data collection and analysis of performance metrics as set out in the QS Stars™ methodology, rated European University Cyprus as a Five Stars institution. European University Cyprus has been ranked with an overall assessment of 5-Stars by QS TOP UNIVERSITIES (QS Stars University Ratings 2021). In addition, European University Cyprus

 has received five stars for performance in the areas of teaching, employability, internationalization, online learning, inclusiveness and the MD Medicine for the competitiveness and strength of the program.

The university’s world-class Schools and academic programs, taught by faculty of the highest caliber including three Nobel Laureates, attract students from around the globe. Its School of Medical and unique Dentistry program are recognized as the most technologically advanced in the region and offer the most comprehensive studies in Medicine and the Health Sciences. The School of Medicine is accredited through the process of the World Federation of Medical Education (WFME).

Year founded: 1961
Number of students: Over 8,500
Areas of teaching: business administration, accounting, computer science/engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, law, education, music, psychology, physiotherapy, sports science, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, medicine, biomedical sciences and speech therapy
Locations: Headquarters/main campus in Nicosia, Cyprus and School of Medicine in Frankfurt, Germany
Career assistance services: Career office providing internships, advice on CV writing and interview techniques, career fairs, access to CSM platform connecting students to employers/job vacancies and career guidance.