University of Cyprus
University’s presentation
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. It must also encourage students’ active participation in the process of learning and acquisition of those values necessary for responsible involvement in the community. The University sets high standards for all branches of scholarship.
Research is promoted and funded in all departments for its contribution to scholarship in general and for its local and international applications
Address
University of Cyprus
University House “Anastasios G. Leventis”
1 Panepistimiou Avenue
2109 Aglantzia, Nicosia
P.O. Box 20537, 1678 Nicosia, Cyprus
Social Network
Fields of Education
- Arts and Humanities
- History
- Economic and Social Sciences
- Geography
- Sciences and Technologies
- Law and Political Sciences
- Health (Medicine, Pharmacy, Dental, Sports)
- Engineering
Contact person for the incoming exchange students
internationalsupport@ucy.ac.cy ; erasmus@ucy.ac.cy
Academic calendar (link)
Number of students in the institution
7132
Main language of instruction for the courses open to international students
Greek
Official certification
Official certification asked
Other languages of instruction
English
Level required for the other languages
- B2
Official certification for the other languages
Official certification asked
Catalogue of courses taught in English
Clarifications about the courses
The main language of teaching at the University is Greek. There are departments which offer courses in English. The Department of French and European Studies offers courses in French and German. In the departments where there are no courses in English, there are courses in Greek that Erasmus students can select and for which they are supported by English bibliography, assignments, tutorials and exams in English provided the academics agree to offer them.
Linguistic support
The courses in the Greek Language are offered by the School of Modern Greek of the University of Cyprus, free of charge for the exchange students.
There are 2 types of courses:
- 13-week intensive courses: These courses are running twice a year throughout the semesters. There are two courses: One running from September to December and one running from January to April. These courses are offered at all levels.
- 26 weeks of the non-intensive course: This course is running throughout the academic year.
Please contact the School for more information at smgreek@ucy.ac.cy
Equivalence of university credits
ECTS
Services available on the campus
ESN
Sport
Student Clubs :https://www.ucy.ac.cy/aasw/student-welfare/student-life/student-clubs/?lang=en
Social Support Office : www.ucy.ac.cy/aasw/student-welfare/social-support/
Specific support or facilities for students with disabilities or ALD
Students with disabilities are treated as equals to all other students, whilst every effort is made to offer practical solutions to their problems, through student access services and/or reasonable adjustments. Students with disabilities should contact the Social Support Office of AASWS
(tel.: +357 22894051/4052, email:fm@ucy.ac.cy).
www.ucy.ac.cy/aasw/student-welfare/social-support/students-with-disabilities/
On-campus accommodation solutions?
Yes
Accommodation solutions and amounts
Student Halls : The UCY Student Halls, located on campus, consist of 208 single study-bedrooms with common kitchen and/or bathroom facilities. The Student Halls complex also includes a social activity centre, a post-office and a laundry room. The Resident's Information Centre, which also operates on the site of Student Halls, assists students with any accommodation issues. Accommodation in the UCY Student Halls is very limited and priority is given to ERASMUS and other international students registered for a full academic year. Students must submit their room application forms until the 15th of June for the Fall Semester and the 15th of November for the Spring Semester of each academic year
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