Universities in Cyprus

Top 30 Universities and Colleges in Cyprus
 

No.	University / College	Year	Type	City	Avg. Fees (€)	Acceptance Rate	Ranking	Location
1	University of Cyprus	1989	Public	Nicosia	B: 3,500, M: 4,000, PhD: Free	~30%	#601–800 (THE)	N/A
2	Cyprus University of Technology	2004	Public	Limassol	B: 3,000, M: 4,000, PhD: Free	~35%	#801–1000	N/A
3	European University Cyprus	1961	Private	Nicosia	B: 8,500, M: 9,500, PhD: 10,000	~75%	#601–800 (THE)	N/A
4	University of Nicosia	1980	Private	Nicosia	B: 8,000, M: 10,000, PhD: 12,000	~70%	#601–800 (THE)	N/A
5	Frederick University	2007	Private	Nicosia, Limassol	B: 7,000, M: 8,000, PhD: 9,500	~65%	National	N/A
6	Neapolis University Pafos	2007	Private	Paphos	B: 6,500, M: 7,500, PhD: 9,000	~70%	National	N/A
7	Open University of Cyprus	2002	Public	Nicosia (Online)	B: 4,000, M: 4,500, PhD: 5,000	Open Admission	National	N/A
8	Eastern Mediterranean University	1979	Public	Famagusta	B: 6,000, M: 7,000, PhD: 8,000	~60%	#801–1000	N/A
9	Near East University	1988	Private	Nicosia (North)	B: 6,000, M: 7,500, PhD: 8,000	~75%	Regional	N/A
10	Girne American University	1985	Private	Kyrenia	B: 5,500, M: 6,500, PhD: 7,500	~80%	Regional	N/A
11	Cyprus International University	1997	Private	Nicosia (North)	B: 5,000, M: 6,000, PhD: 7,000	~85%	Regional	N/A
12	American University of Cyprus	2014	Private	Nicosia	B: 5,500, M: 6,000, PhD: 7,000	~70%	Regional	N/A
13	University of Kyrenia	2013	Private	Kyrenia	B: 5,000, M: 6,000, PhD: 6,500	~80%	Regional	N/A
14	British University of Nicosia	2020	Private	Nicosia	B: 5,000, M: 6,000, PhD: 7,000	~85%	New	N/A
15	Final International University	2015	Private	Kyrenia	B: 4,500, M: 5,500, PhD: 6,000	~85%	New	N/A
16	Cyprus Science University	2013	Private	Kyrenia	B: 4,500, M: 5,500, PhD: 6,000	~85%	New	N/A
17	International University of Cyprus	2015	Private	Nicosia	B: 4,800, M: 5,800, PhD: 6,500	~80%	New	N/A
18	Middle East Technical University - Northern Cyprus Campus	2003	Public	Morphou	B: 5,000, M: 6,000, PhD: 7,000	~25%	High	N/A
19	Istanbul Technical University - TRNC Campus	2011	Public	Famagusta	B: 5,000, M: 6,000	~30%	High	N/A
20	University of Mediterranean Karpasia	2012	Private	Nicosia	B: 4,500, M: 5,500, PhD: 6,000	~85%	Regional	N/A
21	Arkn University of Creative Arts and Design	2017	Private	Kyrenia	B: 6,000, M: 7,000	~85%	Creative	N/A
22	European Leadership University	2015	Private	Nicosia (Online)	B: 5,000, M: 6,000	~80%	Tech-oriented	N/A
23	City Unity College Nicosia	2014	Private	Nicosia	B: 5,000, M: 6,000	~85%	Partner with EU	N/A
24	American College Cyprus	1975	Private	Nicosia	B: 4,500, M: 5,500	~85%	Regional	N/A
25	Atlantis College	2000	Private	Larnaca	B: 4,500	~90%	Local	N/A
26	Ledra College	2008	Private	Nicosia	B: 4,000	~90%	Local	N/A
27	Casa College	1995	Private	Nicosia	B: 4,500	~85%	Local	N/A
28	Mesarya Technical University	2013	Private	Famagusta	B: 4,500	~85%	Developing	N/A
29	Kbrs Salk ve Toplum Bilimleri Üniversitesi	2016	Private	Güzelyurt	B: 4,500	~85%	Local	N/A
30	Rauf Denkta University	2017	Private	Nicosia	B: 4,500	~85%	Emerging	N/A

Top 20 Universities and Colleges in Nicosia
 

No.	Institution	Est.	Type	Avg. Fees (€)	Acceptance Rate	City	Ranking	Location
1	University of Cyprus	1989	Public	B: €3,500, M: €4,000, PhD: Free	~30%	Nicosia	#601–800 (THE)	N/A
2	European University Cyprus (EUC)	1961	Private	B: €8,500, M: €9,500, PhD: €10,000	~75%	Nicosia	#601–800	N/A
3	University of Nicosia (UNIC)	1980	Private	B: €8,000, M: €10,000, PhD: €12,000	~70%	Nicosia	#601–800	N/A
4	Open University of Cyprus (OUC)	2002	Public	B: €4,000, M: €4,500, PhD: €5,000	Open	Nicosia	National	N/A
5	Frederick University (Nicosia Campus)	2007	Private	B: €7,000, M: €8,000, PhD: €9,500	~65%	Nicosia	National	N/A
6	Near East University (NEU)	1988	Private	B: €6,000, M: €7,500, PhD: €8,000	~75%	Nicosia (North)	Regional	N/A
7	Cyprus International University (CIU)	1997	Private	B: €5,000, M: €6,000, PhD: €7,000	~85%	Nicosia (North)	Regional	N/A
8	American University of Cyprus (AUC)	2014	Private	B: €5,500, M: €6,000, PhD: €7,000	~70%	Nicosia	National	N/A
9	British University of Nicosia (BUN)	2020	Private	B: €5,000, M: €6,000, PhD: €7,000	~85%	Nicosia (North)	New	N/A
10	University of Mediterranean Karpasia (UMK)	2012	Private	B: €4,500, M: €5,500, PhD: €6,000	~85%	Nicosia (North)	Regional	N/A
11	International University of Cyprus (IUC)	2015	Private	B: €4,800, M: €5,800, PhD: €6,500	~80%	Nicosia (North)	Regional	N/A
12	Rauf Denkta University (RDU)	2017	Private	B: €4,500	~85%	Nicosia (North)	New	N/A
13	City Unity College Nicosia	2014	Private	B: €5,000, M: €6,000	~85%	Nicosia	Local	N/A
14	American College Cyprus	1975	Private	B: €4,500, M: €5,500	~85%	Nicosia	Local	N/A
15	Casa College	1995	Private	B: €4,500	~85%	Nicosia	Local	N/A
16	Ledra College	2008	Private	B: €4,000	~90%	Nicosia	Local	N/A
17	Cyprus Institute (The Cyprus Research and Educational Foundation)	2005	Public	M: €5,000, PhD: Funded	~40%	Nicosia	Research-focused	N/A
18	Girne American University (Nicosia Campus)	1985	Private	B: €5,500, M: €6,500, PhD: €7,500	~80%	Nicosia (North)	Regional	N/A
19	European Leadership University	2015	Private	B: €5,000, M: €6,000	~80%	Nicosia (Online)	Tech-based	N/A
20	Kipriano College	2010	Private	B: €4,500	~90%	Nicosia	Local	N/A

Average Tuition Fees of Universities in Cyprus
 

1. Public Universities in Cyprus:
Public universities typically charge lower fees, especially for EU students. Non-EU students may pay slightly more.

• Bachelor’s degree: Approximately €3,000 to €4,000 per year

• Master’s degree: Around €4,000 to €5,000 per year

• PhD programs: Often free or with minimal fees, particularly for research-based programs

Examples: University of Cyprus, Cyprus University of Technology, Open University of Cyprus

2. Private Universities and Colleges:
Private institutions in Cyprus have higher tuition fees, and the cost is generally the same for EU and non-EU students.

• Bachelor’s degree: €5,000 to €9,000 per year

• Master’s degree: €6,000 to €10,000 per year

• PhD programs: €7,000 to €12,000 in total (or around €2,000 to €4,000 per year)

Examples: University of Nicosia, European University Cyprus, Frederick University, Near East University

3. Northern Cyprus Universities (Turkish-administered):
These institutions often have lower tuition fees compared to southern Cyprus. They are popular among international students from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

• Bachelor’s degree: €3,500 to €6,000 per year

• Master’s degree: €4,500 to €7,000 per year

• PhD programs: €5,000 to €8,000 in total

Examples: Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus International University, Girne American University

Additional Costs:

• Application fees: €50 to €100 (one-time)

• Registration and service fees: €200 to €500 annually

• Accommodation: €2,000 to €4,000 per year (optional but common for international students)

Acceptance Rate of Indian and International Students of Universities in Cyprus
 

General Acceptance Rate Overview

Public Universities (e.g., University of Cyprus, Cyprus University of Technology)

• International Acceptance Rate: 20% – 40%

• Indian Students: ~15% – 30% (highly competitive)

• These universities prioritize EU citizens and local students. Admission is merit-based, especially at the undergraduate level. For postgraduate and PhD levels, international applicants (including Indians) are considered more frequently if they meet academic and research standards.

Private Universities (e.g., University of Nicosia, European University Cyprus, Frederick University)

• International Acceptance Rate: 70% – 90%

• Indian Students: 80% – 90%

• Private institutions in Cyprus have a more open admissions policy. As long as applicants meet the minimum academic and English proficiency requirements, they are typically accepted. Some universities even have rolling admissions and issue conditional offers.

Northern Cyprus Universities (e.g., Near East University, Cyprus International University, EMU)

• International Acceptance Rate: 85% – 95%

• Indian Students: 90%+

• These universities are especially welcoming to international students and actively recruit from countries like India, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The acceptance process is simple and often based on scanned documents without entrance exams.

English Language Requirements

Most universities in Cyprus accept:

• IELTS: 5.5 to 6.5 (varies by program)

• TOEFL or equivalent

• Some universities waive language tests if prior education was in English

Factors Affecting Admission Chances for Indian & International Students

• Academic performance (GPA, final marks)

• English language proficiency

• Statement of Purpose and references (especially for Master's and PhD)

• Availability of seats and course demand

• Visa approval history and financial documentation

Application and Admission Process of Universities in Cyprus
 

1. Choose Your University and Program

• Research programs in English or Greek.

• Decide your level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD.

• Shortlist based on tuition fees, location (Nicosia, Limassol, etc.), course content, and scholarship availability.

2. Check Entry Requirements

Each university and program has specific criteria. In general:

Bachelor’s Degree:

• Secondary School Leaving Certificate (10+2 or equivalent)

• Minimum 50–60% aggregate (varies by course)

• Proof of English proficiency (IELTS 5.5–6.0 or equivalent)

Master’s Degree:

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university

• Minimum GPA: 2.5–3.0 out of 4.0 (or equivalent)

• English proficiency: IELTS 6.0–6.5

PhD Programs:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field

• Strong academic background

• Research proposal and supervisor approval

• English proficiency (IELTS 6.5+)

3. Prepare Required Documents

You will typically need to submit:

• Completed application form (online or via email)

• Academic transcripts and certificates

• Passport copy (valid at least 2 years)

• English language test score (IELTS/TOEFL, etc.)

• Statement of Purpose / Motivation Letter

• 2 Letters of Recommendation (for Master’s/PhD)

• Updated CV or Resume (for postgraduate)

• Research proposal (for PhD applicants)

• Application fee (usually €50–€100)

4. Submit Your Application

• Apply directly via the university website or send documents via email (for Northern Cyprus institutions).

• Some universities accept rolling applications, while others have fixed deadlines (especially public universities).

5. Receive Conditional/Unconditional Offer

• If your application is successful, you will receive a Conditional Offer Letter (based on pending documents) or an Unconditional Offer if all requirements are met.

• The process typically takes 1–4 weeks, depending on the institution.

6. Pay Tuition Deposit

• To confirm your seat, you’ll be asked to pay a deposit of €1,000–€2,000, which will be deducted from your total tuition.

• This is required to issue the Acceptance Letter and proceed with the student visa application.

7. Apply for Student Visa

Apply through the Cyprus embassy/consulate in your home country or online. Documents typically required:

• Acceptance letter from the university

• Proof of tuition payment

• Bank statement (showing minimum €7,000–€10,000 for living expenses)

• Medical certificate

• Police clearance

• Valid passport

• Travel insurance

• Visa application form

Visa processing takes 3–6 weeks.

8. Travel to Cyprus and Enroll

• Book your flight once your visa is approved.

• Arrive before the semester start date.

• Complete final registration, orientation, and residence permit process at the university.

Top 20 Public Universities in Cyprus
 

1. University of Cyprus (UCY)

• Established: 1989

• City: Nicosia

• Focus: Research, Sciences, Engineering, Humanities, Business

• Notes: Flagship public university in Cyprus; highly competitive

2. Cyprus University of Technology (CUT)

• Established: 2004

• City: Limassol

• Focus: Technology, Applied Sciences, Health Sciences

• Notes: Rapidly growing reputation for innovation and research

3. Open University of Cyprus (OUC)

• Established: 2002

• City: Nicosia (Online)

• Focus: Distance Learning, Adult Education

• Notes: Ideal for working professionals and international distance learners

4. The Cyprus Institute (CyI)

• Established: 2005

• City: Nicosia

• Focus: Research in Environment, Energy, Computation

• Notes: Highly specialized, PhD and research-based programs only

5. Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU)

• Established: 1979

• City: Famagusta (Northern Cyprus)

• Focus: Engineering, Business, Architecture

• Notes: Internationally recognized; public status in TRNC

6. Middle East Technical University – Northern Cyprus Campus (METU NCC)

• Established: 2003

• City: Morphou

• Focus: Engineering, Natural Sciences, Economics

• Notes: Branch of METU Ankara; highly competitive

7. Istanbul Technical University – TRNC Campus (ITU-TRNC)

• Established: 2011

• City: Famagusta

• Focus: Engineering, Technology

• Notes: Extension of Turkey’s prestigious ITU

8. Atatürk Teacher Training Academy (AOAK)

• Established: 1937

• City: Nicosia (North)

• Focus: Education and Teacher Training

• Notes: Publicly funded by TRNC; limited programs

9. Girne University – Faculty of Maritime Studies (partially public support)

• Established: 2013

• City: Kyrenia (North)

• Focus: Maritime, Navigation, Engineering

• Notes: Some government-supported maritime programs

10. Near East University – Publically Affiliated Programs (partial support)

• Established: 1988

• City: Nicosia (North)

• Focus: Engineering, Medicine, Sciences

• Notes: Though mainly private, it receives partial public backing for medical and STEM programs

Important Notes:

• Public universities in the Republic of Cyprus (like UCY and CUT) are internationally recognized and aligned with EU standards.

• Public universities in Northern Cyprus are recognized mainly by Turkey and may not be recognized globally.

• There are fewer than 10 fully public universities in Cyprus. The list above includes partially public-supported and TRNC-affiliated public universities to reach a total of 20.

Other Institutions with Public or Government Ties:

11. Police Academy of Cyprus – Nicosia

12. Higher Hotel Institute of Cyprus – Nicosia

13. Cyprus Forestry College – Prodromos (Government-supported)

14. Mediterranean Fisheries Research Institute – Larnaca

15. State Conservatory (Music Education) – Nicosia

16. Cyprus University of Public Administration (proposed) – under development

17. Public Nursing School (Ministry of Health) – Nicosia

18. Vocational Public Training Institute – Limassol

19. Turkish Cypriot State Conservatory – Nicosia (North)

20. State Maritime Academy of TRNC – Kyrenia

Top 20 Private Universities in Cyprus
 

1. University of Nicosia (UNIC)

• Established: 1980

• City: Nicosia

• Focus: Medicine, Business, Blockchain, Law

• Notes: Largest private university in Cyprus; internationally ranked

2. European University Cyprus (EUC)

• Established: 1961

• City: Nicosia

• Focus: Medicine, Dentistry, Business, Education

• Notes: Owned by Galileo Global Education; high global student population

3. Frederick University (Private Status)

• Established: 2007 (roots from 1965)

• Cities: Nicosia & Limassol

• Focus: Engineering, Business, Arts

• Notes: Technically a private university despite some government ties

4. Neapolis University Pafos (NUP)

• Established: 2007

• City: Paphos

• Focus: Law, Architecture, Psychology

• Notes: Known for beautiful campus and regional accreditation

5. Near East University (NEU)

• Established: 1988

• City: Nicosia (North)

• Focus: Medicine, Engineering, Arts

• Notes: One of the largest in Northern Cyprus; international hospital on campus

6. Cyprus International University (CIU)

• Established: 1997

• City: Nicosia (North)

• Focus: Business, IT, Health Sciences

• Notes: High international student population, modern campus

7. Girne American University (GAU)

• Established: 1985

• City: Kyrenia

• Focus: Aviation, Law, Business

• Notes: One of the first private universities in TRNC

8. University of Kyrenia

• Established: 2013

• City: Kyrenia (North)

• Focus: Maritime, Medicine, Aviation

• Notes: Affiliated with NEU

9. British University of Nicosia

• Established: 2020

• City: Nicosia (North)

• Focus: Law, Business, Social Sciences

• Notes: Newer institution with UK-linked curriculum

10. Final International University

• Established: 2015

• City: Kyrenia (North)

• Focus: Tourism, Engineering, Education

• Notes: Backed by Final Education Group in Turkey

11. Cyprus Science University

• Established: 2013

• City: Kyrenia (North)

• Focus: Science, Business, IT

• Notes: Modern infrastructure; popular with African students

12. American University of Cyprus (AUC)

• Established: 2014

• City: Nicosia

• Focus: Business, International Relations, Design

• Notes: American education model; urban campus

13. International University of Cyprus

• Established: 2015

• City: Nicosia (North)

• Focus: Engineering, Social Sciences

• Notes: Growing reputation, medium-sized institution

14. Rauf Denkta University

• Established: 2017

• City: Nicosia (North)

• Focus: Law, Business, Technology

• Notes: Named after the founder of TRNC

15. City Unity College Nicosia

• Established: 2014

• City: Nicosia

• Focus: Hospitality, Management, Maritime

• Notes: Partner of City Unity College Athens

16. American College Cyprus

• Established: 1975

• City: Nicosia

• Focus: Hospitality, Business, Computing

• Notes: Offers diplomas and bachelor's degrees; popular among local students

17. Casa College

• Established: 1995

• City: Nicosia

• Focus: Business, Hospitality, Nursing

• Notes: Affordable option for international students

18. Ledra College

• Established: 2008

• City: Nicosia

• Focus: Business, IT, Marketing

• Notes: Offers degrees in partnership with UK universities

19. European Leadership University

• Established: 2015

• City: Nicosia (Online focus)

• Focus: Data Science, AI, Cloud Engineering

• Notes: Tech-focused, fully online, skills-based programs

20. Kipriano College

• Established: 2010

• City: Nicosia

• Focus: Business, Health Management

• Notes: Small institution catering mainly to international students

Top 20 Universities in Cyprus for Bachelor Course Program
 

1. University of Cyprus (UCY)

• City: Nicosia

• Type: Public

• Popular Bachelor's Programs: Computer Science, Economics, Law, Psychology, Engineering

• Notes: Most prestigious public university; highly competitive

2. University of Nicosia (UNIC)

• City: Nicosia

• Type: Private

• Popular Programs: Medicine, Business Administration, Digital Marketing, Nursing, International Relations

• Notes: Largest private university; well-ranked and internationally recognized

3. European University Cyprus (EUC)

• City: Nicosia

• Type: Private

• Popular Programs: Dentistry, Law, Music, Psychology, Business

• Notes: Strong global outreach and modern campus

4. Cyprus University of Technology (CUT)

• City: Limassol

• Type: Public

• Popular Programs: Engineering, Hotel Management, Nursing, Visual Communication, Digital Marketing

• Notes: Applied sciences focus with a modern approach

5. Frederick University

• Cities: Nicosia, Limassol

• Type: Private

• Popular Programs: Architecture, Business, Engineering, Marine Science, Journalism

• Notes: Strong in technology and creative fields

6. Neapolis University Pafos (NUP)

• City: Paphos

• Type: Private

• Popular Programs: Real Estate, Law, Architecture, Finance, Psychology

• Notes: Modern campus with a coastal environment

7. Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU)

• City: Famagusta (Northern Cyprus)

• Type: Public (TRNC)

• Popular Programs: Civil Engineering, Pharmacy, International Business, Visual Arts, Media

• Notes: Highly international, strong engineering programs

8. Near East University (NEU)

• City: Nicosia (North)

• Type: Private

• Popular Programs: Medicine, IT, Automotive Engineering, Veterinary Medicine, Arts

• Notes: Large campus with hospital and research centers

9. Cyprus International University (CIU)

• City: Nicosia (North)

• Type: Private

• Popular Programs: Environmental Engineering, Pharmacy, Nutrition, Psychology, Business

• Notes: Welcomes large number of Indian and African students

10. Girne American University (GAU)

• City: Kyrenia

• Type: Private

• Popular Programs: Aviation, Law, Hospitality Management, Marketing, Political Science

• Notes: U.S.-style education with international partnerships

11. Open University of Cyprus

• City: Nicosia (Online)

• Type: Public

• Popular Programs: Business Administration, Communications, Education

• Notes: Distance learning model; best for working professionals

12. University of Kyrenia

• City: Kyrenia (North)

• Type: Private

• Popular Programs: Maritime Studies, Nursing, Business, Aviation, Pharmacy

• Notes: Specialized in maritime and health sciences

13. Final International University

• City: Kyrenia (North)

• Type: Private

• Popular Programs: English Language Teaching, International Law, Economics, Computer Engineering, Tourism

• Notes: Modern institution with growing popularity

14. British University of Nicosia

• City: Nicosia (North)

• Type: Private

• Popular Programs: International Law, Psychology, Digital Media, Finance

• Notes: Recent establishment, UK-based curriculum

15. Cyprus Science University

• City: Kyrenia (North)

• Type: Private

• Popular Programs: Software Engineering, AI, International Business, Law, Tourism

• Notes: Tech-focused, developing fast

16. American University of Cyprus (AUC)

• City: Nicosia

• Type: Private

• Popular Programs: Graphic Design, Media, Business, Political Science

• Notes: American education style in urban setting

17. Rauf Denkta University

• City: Nicosia (North)

• Type: Private

• Popular Programs: Business, Engineering, Law, Psychology

• Notes: Growing with international recruitment

18. City Unity College Nicosia

• City: Nicosia

• Type: Private

• Popular Programs: Maritime, Tourism, Business Administration

• Notes: Partnered with City Unity Athens

19. Casa College

• City: Nicosia

• Type: Private

• Popular Programs: Hospitality, Business, Culinary Arts

• Notes: Affordable and practical education

20. European Leadership University (Online)

• City: Nicosia (Online)

• Type: Private

• Popular Programs: Bachelor in Data Science, Cloud Engineering, DevOps

• Notes: Fully online, project-based learning

Top 20 Universities in Cyprus for Master Course Program
 

1. University of Cyprus (UCY)

• City: Nicosia

• Type: Public

• Strong Master’s Programs: Computer Science, Economics, Education, Engineering, Public Administration

• Highlights: Top public research university; selective; low-cost for EU students

2. Cyprus University of Technology (CUT)

• City: Limassol

• Type: Public

• Popular Master’s: Environmental Engineering, Digital Media, Nursing, Hotel Management, Communication

• Highlights: Research-driven with modern, practical focus

3. University of Nicosia (UNIC)

• City: Nicosia

• Type: Private

• Popular Master’s: MBA, Public Health, Blockchain & Fintech, Education, Law

• Highlights: Highly international, known for online and distance learning too

4. European University Cyprus (EUC)

• City: Nicosia

• Type: Private

• Popular Master’s: Dentistry, MBA, Music, Medicine (Graduate Entry), Marketing

• Highlights: Wide variety of English programs and strong clinical infrastructure

5. Frederick University

• Cities: Nicosia, Limassol

• Type: Private

• Top Master’s: Civil Engineering, Education, Digital Arts, Maritime Studies, Management

• Highlights: Excellent for STEM and business postgraduate degrees

6. Neapolis University Pafos (NUP)

• City: Paphos

• Type: Private

• Master’s Programs: Real Estate, Psychology, Law, Digital Marketing, Architecture

• Highlights: Small class sizes and modern campus; coastal setting

7. Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU)

• City: Famagusta (North)

• Type: Public (TRNC)

• Strong Master’s: Mechanical Engineering, Business Analytics, Architecture, Visual Communication

• Highlights: High-quality engineering and design education

8. Near East University (NEU)

• City: Nicosia (North)

• Type: Private

• Popular Master’s: Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, Civil Engineering, Law

• Highlights: Large research university with hospitals and medical programs

9. Cyprus International University (CIU)

• City: Nicosia (North)

• Type: Private

• Popular Programs: International Relations, Construction Management, Nutrition, Business, IT

• Highlights: Affordable and diverse programs; many scholarships

10. Girne American University (GAU)

• City: Kyrenia

• Type: Private

• Master’s Fields: Aviation, Law, Public Administration, Education, Finance

• Highlights: U.S.-style postgraduate programs

11. The Cyprus Institute (CyI)

• City: Nicosia

• Type: Public

• Master’s Programs: Environmental Science, Energy, Computational Science, Archaeological Science

• Highlights: Elite research institution; thesis-focused; small cohorts

12. Open University of Cyprus (OUC)

• City: Nicosia (online)

• Type: Public

• Popular Online Master’s: Education, Business Administration, Cultural Studies, Health Services

• Highlights: Ideal for professionals and distance learners

13. University of Kyrenia

• City: Kyrenia (North)

• Type: Private

• Master’s Programs: Maritime Studies, International Business, Pharmacy, IT, Aviation

• Highlights: Coastal institution with niche postgraduate focus

14. Final International University

• City: Kyrenia (North)

• Type: Private

• Master’s Options: Tourism, Education, Computer Engineering, Psychology

• Highlights: Young, fast-growing university

15. British University of Nicosia

• City: Nicosia (North)

• Type: Private

• Top Programs: International Law, Business Administration, Cybersecurity

• Highlights: Modern academic structure and curriculum

16. American University of Cyprus (AUC)

• City: Nicosia

• Type: Private

• Master’s Programs: Graphic Design, Media & Communication, Management

• Highlights: Artistic and business-oriented postgraduate focus

17. European Leadership University (ELU)

• City: Nicosia (Online)

• Type: Private

• Online Master’s: MSc in Data Science, Cloud Computing, DevOps

• Highlights: Fully remote and project-based; tech-centric

18. Rauf Denkta University

• City: Nicosia (North)

• Type: Private

• Master’s Options: Business, Education, Law

• Highlights: New and developing with English-medium instruction

19. City Unity College Nicosia

• City: Nicosia

• Type: Private

• Popular Programs: Maritime Management, Business, International Trade

• Highlights: Partner with Greek higher education networks

20. Cyprus Science University

• City: Kyrenia (North)

• Type: Private

• Master’s Programs: Business Intelligence, Software Engineering, HR Management

• Highlights: Tech-driven education and international student appeal

Top 20 Universities in Cyprus for PhD Course Program
 

1. University of Cyprus (UCY)

• City: Nicosia

• Type: Public

• PhD Areas: Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Education, Linguistics, Physics

• Highlights: Top research university in Cyprus with highly competitive, fully-funded PhD options

2. Cyprus University of Technology (CUT)

• City: Limassol

• Type: Public

• PhD Areas: Nursing, Environmental Science, Communication, IT, Civil Engineering

• Highlights: Research-intensive with EU Horizon 2020 project involvement

3. Open University of Cyprus (OUC)

• City: Nicosia (Distance Learning)

• Type: Public

• PhD Areas: Education, Business, ICT, Communication, Cultural Policy

• Highlights: Designed for working professionals; flexible remote supervision

4. The Cyprus Institute (CyI)

• City: Nicosia

• Type: Public

• PhD Areas: Energy, Computational Science, Science & Technology in Archaeology, Climate Change

• Highlights: Elite research focus; strong academic partnerships (MIT, CNRS)

5. University of Nicosia (UNIC)

• City: Nicosia

• Type: Private

• PhD Areas: Law, Business, Computer Science, Education, Public Health

• Highlights: Strong online PhD options, active international research centers

6. European University Cyprus (EUC)

• City: Nicosia

• Type: Private

• PhD Areas: Biomedical Sciences, Education, Music, Law, Business

• Highlights: Strong research facilities, especially in health sciences and arts

7. Frederick University

• Cities: Nicosia & Limassol

• Type: Private

• PhD Areas: Engineering, Applied Sciences, Education, Architecture

• Highlights: Emphasis on applied doctoral research and innovation

8. Neapolis University Pafos (NUP)

• City: Paphos

• Type: Private

• PhD Areas: Law, Real Estate, Economics, Psychology, Theology

• Highlights: Small-scale programs with focused academic support

9. Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU)

• City: Famagusta (North)

• Type: Public (TRNC)

• PhD Areas: Engineering, Business, Communication, Architecture, Education

• Highlights: Highly respected in engineering and business research

10. Near East University (NEU)

• City: Nicosia (North)

• Type: Private

• PhD Areas: Medicine, Pharmacy, Engineering, History, Business, AI

• Highlights: Major research institution with medical school and tech labs

11. Cyprus International University (CIU)

• City: Nicosia (North)

• Type: Private

• PhD Areas: Business, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Education

• Highlights: Multicultural research teams and doctoral scholarships

12. Girne American University (GAU)

• City: Kyrenia

• Type: Private

• PhD Areas: Management, Aviation, Law, Public Administration

• Highlights: Regional research and practical doctorate projects

13. Final International University

• City: Kyrenia (North)

• Type: Private

• PhD Areas: Education, Business, Psychology

• Highlights: Growing research engagement with regional relevance

14. University of Kyrenia

• City: Kyrenia (North)

• Type: Private

• PhD Areas: Maritime Studies, Pharmacy, Health Sciences

• Highlights: Niche doctoral programs with industry relevance

15. British University of Nicosia

• City: Nicosia (North)

• Type: Private

• PhD Areas: Law, Business, Digital Technologies

• Highlights: UK-linked research initiatives; modern programs

16. International University of Cyprus

• City: Nicosia (North)

• Type: Private

• PhD Areas: Economics, Engineering, Education

• Highlights: Medium-sized, globally-oriented PhD offerings

17. Rauf Denkta University

• City: Nicosia (North)

• Type: Private

• PhD Areas: International Law, Management, Political Science

• Highlights: Young but developing research identity

18. Cyprus Science University

• City: Kyrenia (North)

• Type: Private

• PhD Areas: Computer Science, AI, Business Administration

• Highlights: New-age tech-oriented research streams

19. American University of Cyprus

• City: Nicosia

• Type: Private

• PhD Areas: Business, Communication, Art & Design

• Highlights: Urban academic model with small research groups

20. European Leadership University (Online, Nicosia-registered)

• City: Nicosia (Online)

• Type: Private

• PhD Areas: Data Science (DBA equivalent), Digital Transformation

• Highlights: Project-based, remote model designed for industry professionals

General PhD Admission Requirements in Cyprus:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field

• Research proposal or statement of research interest

• English language proficiency (IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent)

• CV or academic résumé

• Letters of recommendation

• Interview (for some programs)

• Supervisor approval (in most cases)

Average PhD Tuition Fees in Cyprus:

• Public Universities: Often free or €1,000–€3,000/year (especially for EU citizens)

• Private Universities: €6,000–€12,000 total (3–5 years)

• Scholarships & Funding: Available at public and some private institutions, especially merit-based or through research projects (e.g. Horizon Europe, Erasmus+)

Best Universities for IT and Computer Science in Cyprus
 

1. University of Cyprus (UCY)

• City: Nicosia

• Type: Public

• Highlights: Offers top-tier research and academic programs in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Computational Systems. Hosts international collaborations and well-funded research labs.

2. Cyprus University of Technology (CUT)

• City: Limassol

• Type: Public

• Highlights: Known for applied computer science programs, especially in digital technologies, software engineering, and human-computer interaction.

3. University of Nicosia (UNIC)

• City: Nicosia

• Type: Private

• Highlights: Offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Blockchain Technology, and Data Science. Recognized for innovation and digital transformation programs.

4. European University Cyprus (EUC)

• City: Nicosia

• Type: Private

• Highlights: Strong Master’s programs in Cybersecurity and Data Analytics. Modern labs and technology incubators support student innovation.

5. Frederick University

• City: Nicosia & Limassol

• Type: Private

• Highlights: Offers BSc and MSc in Computer Engineering, Information Systems, and Telecommunications. Emphasizes practical training and employability.

6. Neapolis University Pafos (NUP)

• City: Paphos

• Type: Private

• Highlights: Offers programs in Computer Science and Smart Systems. Known for applied research in AI and cloud computing.

7. Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU)

• City: Famagusta (Northern Cyprus)

• Type: Public (TRNC)

• Highlights: Accredited Computer Engineering and IT programs with high international enrollment. Offers BSc, MSc, and PhD tracks in Computer Science.

8. Near East University (NEU)

• City: Nicosia (North)

• Type: Private

• Highlights: Comprehensive IT programs including Software Engineering, AI, Robotics, and Computer Networks. Hosts tech conferences and research events.

9. Cyprus International University (CIU)

• City: Nicosia (North)

• Type: Private

• Highlights: Offers IT degrees focused on Cybersecurity, Mobile Computing, and Software Engineering. Popular among international students.

10. Cyprus Science University

• City: Kyrenia (North)

• Type: Private

• Highlights: New but fast-growing university with modern IT programs in Software Development, AI, and Web Technologies.

Common Programs Offered

• BSc in Computer Science

• BSc in Software Engineering

• MSc in Cybersecurity

• MSc in Data Science

• PhD in Computer Science or Informatics

Top 10 Universities and Colleges in Cyprus for MBA (Business, Management and Economics)
 

No.	University	Year	Ranking	Programs (B/M/P)	Avg. Fees (€)	Type	City	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Cyprus (UCY)	1989	#601–800 (THE)	BSc in Economics, MBA, PhD in Business	B: 3,500, M: 4,000, PhD: Free	Public	Nicosia	~30%
2	University of Nicosia (UNIC)	1980	#601–800 (THE)	BBA, MBA (Online/On-Campus), PhD in Business	B: 8,000, M: 10,000, PhD: 12,000	Private	Nicosia	~70%
3	European University Cyprus (EUC)	1961	#601–800 (THE)	BBA, MBA, DBA	B: 8,500, M: 9,500, PhD: 11,000	Private	Nicosia	~75%
4	Cyprus University of Technology (CUT)	2004	#801–1000	BSc in Management, MSc in Business Analytics	B: 3,000, M: 4,000	Public	Limassol	~35%
5	Frederick University	2007	National	BBA, MBA, PhD in Management	B: 7,000, M: 8,000, PhD: 9,500	Private	Nicosia / Limassol	~65%
6	Neapolis University Pafos (NUP)	2007	National	BSc in Business, MBA, PhD in Business	B: 6,500, M: 7,500, PhD: 9,000	Private	Paphos	~70%
7	Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU)	1979	#801–1000	BBA, MBA, PhD in Economics	B: 6,000, M: 7,000, PhD: 8,000	Public (TRNC)	Famagusta	~60%
8	Near East University (NEU)	1988	Regional	BBA, MBA, PhD in Management	B: 6,000, M: 7,500, PhD: 8,000	Private	Nicosia (North)	~75%
9	Cyprus International University (CIU)	1997	Regional	BBA, MBA, PhD in Business	B: 5,000, M: 6,000, PhD: 7,000	Private	Nicosia (North)	~85%
10	Girne American University (GAU)	1985	Regional	BBA, MBA, DBA	B: 5,500, M: 6,500, PhD: 7,500	Private	Kyrenia	~80%

Top 10 Universities in Cyprus and Colleges for MS (Engineering, Science and Technology)
 

No.	University	Year	Ranking	Programs (B/M/P)	Avg. Fees (€)	Type	City	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Cyprus (UCY)	1989	#601–800 (THE)	BSc in CS/Eng, MSc in Electrical/Mechanical/CS, PhD in Engineering/Physics	B: 3,500, M: 4,000, PhD: Free	Public	Nicosia	~30%
2	Cyprus University of Technology (CUT)	2004	#801–1000 (THE)	BSc in ICT, MSc in Civil/Environmental/CS, PhD in Engineering	B: 3,000, M: 4,000, PhD: Free	Public	Limassol	~35%
3	University of Nicosia (UNIC)	1980	#601–800 (THE)	BSc in CS, MSc in Data Sci/AI/CS, PhD in Computer Science	B: 8,000, M: 10,000, PhD: 12,000	Private	Nicosia	~70%
4	European University Cyprus (EUC)	1961	#601–800 (THE)	BSc in Engineering, MSc in Cybersecurity/IT, PhD in Engineering/Health Sci	B: 8,500, M: 9,500, PhD: 11,000	Private	Nicosia	~75%
5	Frederick University	2007	National	BSc in Mechanical/CS, MSc in Electrical/Robotics, PhD in Engineering	B: 7,000, M: 8,000, PhD: 9,500	Private	Nicosia & Limassol	~65%
6	Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU)	1979	#801–1000 (THE)	BEng in Civil/CS/Mech, MSc in Engineering, PhD in Engineering	B: 6,000, M: 7,000, PhD: 8,000	Public (TRNC)	Famagusta	~60%
7	Near East University (NEU)	1988	Regional	BSc in Eng./CS, MSc in AI, Software Eng., PhD in Computer Eng.	B: 6,000, M: 7,500, PhD: 8,000	Private	Nicosia (North)	~75%
8	Cyprus International University (CIU)	1997	Regional	BSc in IT/Eng., MSc in CS, Energy, Env. Eng., PhD in Engineering	B: 5,000, M: 6,000, PhD: 7,000	Private	Nicosia (North)	~85%
9	Neapolis University Pafos (NUP)	2007	National	BSc in CS/Eng., MSc in Smart Systems, Civil Eng., PhD in CS	B: 6,500, M: 7,500, PhD: 9,000	Private	Paphos	~70%
10	Cyprus Science University (CSU)	2013	Regional	BSc in Software Eng., MSc in Info Systems, PhD in CS	B: 4,500, M: 5,500, PhD: 6,500	Private	Kyrenia	~85%

Top 10 Universities in Cyprus and Colleges for Health Science, Medicine and Nursing 
 

No.	University	Year	Ranking	Programs (B/M/P)	Avg. Fees (€)	Type	City	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Cyprus (UCY)	1989	#601–800 (THE)	BSc Nursing, MSc Public Health, PhD Medical Sciences	B: 3,500, M: 4,000, PhD: Free	Public	Nicosia	~30%
2	European University Cyprus (EUC)	1961	#601–800 (THE)	MD Program, BSc Nursing, MSc/PhD in Biomedical Sciences	B: 8,500–13,000, M: 9,500, PhD: 11,000	Private	Nicosia	~75%
3	University of Nicosia (UNIC)	1980	#601–800 (THE)	MD Program, BSc Nursing, MSc Public Health, PhD in Health Sciences	B: 8,000–12,000, M: 10,000, PhD: 12,000	Private	Nicosia	~70%
4	Near East University (NEU)	1988	Regional	MD, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, MSc in Clinical Biochem, PhD in Medicine	B: 6,000–12,000, M: 7,500, PhD: 8,000	Private	Nicosia (North)	~75%
5	Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU)	1979	#801–1000	BSc Nursing, MSc in Nutrition & Dietetics, PhD in Health Sciences	B: 6,000, M: 7,000, PhD: 8,000	Public (TRNC)	Famagusta	~60%
6	Cyprus University of Technology (CUT)	2004	#801–1000	BSc Nursing, MSc in Public Health, PhD in Health Services	B: 3,000, M: 4,000, PhD: Free	Public	Limassol	~35%
7	Cyprus International University (CIU)	1997	Regional	BSc Nursing, Pharmacy, MSc in Nutrition, PhD in Health Sci	B: 5,000–6,000, M: 6,000, PhD: 7,000	Private	Nicosia (North)	~85%
8	University of Kyrenia	2013	Regional	MD, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, MSc in Health Management	B: 5,500–10,000, M: 6,000	Private	Kyrenia	~80%
9	Frederick University	2007	National	BSc Nursing, MSc in Community Health, PhD in Health Policy	B: 7,000, M: 8,000, PhD: 9,500	Private	Nicosia / Limassol	~65%
10	Neapolis University Pafos (NUP)	2007	National	BSc Psychology, MSc in Health Management, PhD in Psychology	B: 6,500, M: 7,500, PhD: 9,000	Private	Paphos	~70%

Top 10 Universities in Cyprus and Colleges for Art and Humanities
 

No.	University	Year	Ranking	Programs (B/M/P)	Avg. Fees (€)	Type	City	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Cyprus (UCY)	1989	#601–800 (THE)	BA in History, Greek, Philosophy; MA & PhD in Humanities	B: 3,500, M: 4,000, PhD: Free	Public	Nicosia	~30%
2	European University Cyprus (EUC)	1961	#601–800 (THE)	BA in English Lit., Music, Art Ed.; MA & PhD in Arts, Humanities	B: 8,500, M: 9,500, PhD: 11,000	Private	Nicosia	~75%
3	University of Nicosia (UNIC)	1980	#601–800 (THE)	BA in Digital Media, English, International Relations; MA in Lit., PhD in Humanities	B: 8,000, M: 10,000, PhD: 12,000	Private	Nicosia	~70%
4	Cyprus University of Technology (CUT)	2004	#801–1000 (THE)	BA in Communication, MA in Media Studies, PhD in Cultural Studies	B: 3,000, M: 4,000, PhD: Free	Public	Limassol	~35%
5	Frederick University	2007	National	BA in Visual Communication, Graphic Design; MA/PhD in Arts	B: 7,000, M: 8,000, PhD: 9,500	Private	Nicosia / Limassol	~65%
6	Neapolis University Pafos (NUP)	2007	National	BA in History, MA in Greek Civilization, PhD in History/Culture	B: 6,500, M: 7,500, PhD: 9,000	Private	Paphos	~70%
7	Open University of Cyprus (OUC)	2002	National	BA in Cultural Studies (Online); MA in Greek Lit., Cultural Mgmt.	B: 4,000, M: 4,500, PhD: 5,000	Public	Nicosia (Online)	Open
8	Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU)	1979	#801–1000 (THE)	BA in Media, English; MA in Arts, PhD in Communication	B: 6,000, M: 7,000, PhD: 8,000	Public (TRNC)	Famagusta	~60%
9	Near East University (NEU)	1988	Regional	BA in Fine Arts, Literature; MA/PhD in Humanities	B: 6,000, M: 7,500, PhD: 8,000	Private	Nicosia (North)	~75%
10	ARUCAD (Arkin University of Creative Arts & Design)	2017	Developing	BA in Visual Arts, Digital Media, Interior Design; MA in Art	B: 6,000, M: 7,000	Private	Kyrenia	~85%

Top 10 Universities in Cyprus and Colleges for Media and Mass Communication
 

No.	University	Year	Ranking	Programs (B/M/P)	Avg. Fees (€)	Type	City	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Cyprus (UCY)	1989	#601–800 (THE)	BA in Communication & Internet Studies; MA, PhD in Communication	B: 3,500, M: 4,000, PhD: Free	Public	Nicosia	~30%
2	University of Nicosia (UNIC)	1980	#601–800 (THE)	BA in Digital Communication, Journalism; MA in Digital Media, PhD in Communication	B: 8,000, M: 10,000, PhD: 12,000	Private	Nicosia	~70%
3	European University Cyprus (EUC)	1961	#601–800 (THE)	BA in Mass Communication; MA in Digital Media; PhD in Communication Sciences	B: 8,500, M: 9,500, PhD: 11,000	Private	Nicosia	~75%
4	Cyprus University of Technology (CUT)	2004	#801–1000 (THE)	BA in Communication & Media; MA in Media Studies, PhD in Cultural Communication	B: 3,000, M: 4,000, PhD: Free	Public	Limassol	~35%
5	Frederick University	2007	National	BA in Visual Communication, Journalism; MA in Media Studies	B: 7,000, M: 8,000, PhD: 9,500	Private	Nicosia / Limassol	~65%
6	Neapolis University Pafos (NUP)	2007	National	BA in Digital Communication, MA in Communication & PR	B: 6,500, M: 7,500, PhD: 9,000	Private	Paphos	~70%
7	Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU)	1979	#801–1000 (THE)	BA in Visual Arts & Communication Design; MA, PhD in Communication	B: 6,000, M: 7,000, PhD: 8,000	Public (TRNC)	Famagusta	~60%
8	Near East University (NEU)	1988	Regional	BA in Journalism, PR, Radio-TV; MA/PhD in Media & Communication	B: 6,000, M: 7,500, PhD: 8,000	Private	Nicosia (North)	~75%
9	ARUCAD (Arkin University of Creative Arts & Design)	2017	Developing	BA in New Media, Visual Arts; MA in Media Art & Design	B: 6,000, M: 7,000	Private	Kyrenia	~85%
10	Cyprus International University (CIU)	1997	Regional	BA in Communication & PR; MA in Media Studies, PhD in Communication	B: 5,000, M: 6,000, PhD: 7,000	Private	Nicosia (North)	~85%

Top 10 Universities in Cyprus and Colleges for Hospitality, Tourism and Events
 

No.	University / College	Year	Ranking	Programs (B/M/P)	Avg. Fees (€)	Type	City	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Nicosia (UNIC)	1980	#601–800 (THE)	BSc in Hospitality Mgmt, MSc in Tourism, PhD in Tourism Dev.	B: 8,000, M: 10,000, PhD: 12,000	Private	Nicosia	~70%
2	European University Cyprus (EUC)	1961	#601–800 (THE)	BSc in Hospitality & Tourism Mgmt, MA in Cultural Tourism	B: 8,500, M: 9,500, PhD: 11,000	Private	Nicosia	~75%
3	Cyprus University of Technology (CUT)	2004	#801–1000 (THE)	BSc in Hotel & Tourism Mgmt, MSc in Tourism Mgmt, PhD in Tourism	B: 3,000, M: 4,000, PhD: Free	Public	Limassol	~35%
4	Neapolis University Pafos (NUP)	2007	National	BSc in Tourism Mgmt, MSc in Event Mgmt, PhD in Sustainable Tourism	B: 6,500, M: 7,500, PhD: 9,000	Private	Paphos	~70%
5	Frederick University	2007	National	BSc in Hospitality Mgmt, MBA in Tourism, PhD in Business (Tourism track)	B: 7,000, M: 8,000, PhD: 9,500	Private	Nicosia / Limassol	~65%
6	City Unity College Nicosia	2014	National	BBA in Hospitality Mgmt, MSc in Event & Tourism Mgmt	B: 5,000, M: 6,000	Private	Nicosia	~85%
7	Cyprus International University (CIU)	1997	Regional	BSc in Tourism & Hotel Mgmt, MSc in Tourism Mgmt, PhD in Tourism	B: 5,000, M: 6,000, PhD: 7,000	Private	Nicosia (North)	~85%
8	Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU)	1979	#801–1000 (THE)	BSc in Tourism, MA in Intl Tourism, PhD in Hospitality Mgmt	B: 6,000, M: 7,000, PhD: 8,000	Public (TRNC)	Famagusta	~60%
9	Girne American University (GAU)	1985	Regional	BSc in Hospitality Mgmt, MBA Tourism, PhD in Mgmt (Tourism)	B: 5,500, M: 6,500, PhD: 7,500	Private	Kyrenia	~80%
10	American College Cyprus	1975	National	Diploma & BSc in Hospitality & Tourism Mgmt	B: 4,500	Private	Nicosia	~85%

Top 10 Universities in Cyprus and Colleges for Art and Design
 

No.	University / College	Year	Ranking	Programs (B/M/P)	Avg. Fees (€)	Type	City	Acceptance Rate
1	ARUCAD (Arkin University of Creative Arts & Design)	2017	Developing	BA in Visual Arts, Digital Media, Design; MA in Art & Design	B: 6,000, M: 7,000	Private	Kyrenia	~85%
2	University of Nicosia (UNIC)	1980	#601–800 (THE)	BA in Digital Media, Graphic Design; MA in Design, PhD in Art & Media	B: 8,000, M: 10,000, PhD: 12,000	Private	Nicosia	~70%
3	European University Cyprus (EUC)	1961	#601–800 (THE)	BA in Music, Art Education, Graphic Design; MA/PhD in Arts	B: 8,500, M: 9,500, PhD: 11,000	Private	Nicosia	~75%
4	Frederick University	2007	National	BA in Visual Communication, Interior Design; MA in Design	B: 7,000, M: 8,000, PhD: 9,500	Private	Nicosia / Limassol	~65%
5	Cyprus University of Technology (CUT)	2004	#801–1000 (THE)	BA in Multimedia & Graphic Arts; MA, PhD in Visual Communication	B: 3,000, M: 4,000, PhD: Free	Public	Limassol	~35%
6	University of Cyprus (UCY)	1989	#601–800 (THE)	BA in Archaeology, History of Art; MA, PhD in Humanities	B: 3,500, M: 4,000, PhD: Free	Public	Nicosia	~30%
7	Neapolis University Pafos (NUP)	2007	National	BA in Architecture & Art History; MA in Cultural Heritage	B: 6,500, M: 7,500, PhD: 9,000	Private	Paphos	~70%
8	Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU)	1979	#801–1000 (THE)	BA in Visual Arts & Communication; MA/PhD in Design & Fine Arts	B: 6,000, M: 7,000, PhD: 8,000	Public (TRNC)	Famagusta	~60%
9	Near East University (NEU)	1988	Regional	BA in Fine Arts, Interior Design, Graphic Design; MA/PhD in Arts	B: 6,000, M: 7,500, PhD: 8,000	Private	Nicosia (North)	~75%
10	Cyprus International University (CIU)	1997	Regional	BA in Graphic Design, Visual Arts; MA in Design	B: 5,000, M: 6,000, PhD: 7,000	Private	Nicosia (North)	~85%

Top 10 Universities in Cyprus and Colleges for Building, Construction and Architecture
 

No.	University / College	Year	Ranking	Programs (B/M/P)	Avg. Fees (€)	Type	City	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Cyprus (UCY)	1989	#601–800 (THE)	BSc Civil Eng., MEng in Structural Eng., PhD in Civil/Arch Eng.	B: 3,500, M: 4,000, PhD: Free	Public	Nicosia	~30%
2	Cyprus University of Technology (CUT)	2004	#801–1000 (THE)	BSc Civil Eng., MSc in Construction Mgmt, PhD in Built Environment	B: 3,000, M: 4,000, PhD: Free	Public	Limassol	~35%
3	Neapolis University Pafos (NUP)	2007	National	BArch, MSc in Construction Mgmt, PhD in Architecture	B: 6,500, M: 7,500, PhD: 9,000	Private	Paphos	~70%
4	Frederick University	2007	National	BSc in Civil Eng., BArch, MSc in Sustainable Design, PhD in Eng.	B: 7,000, M: 8,000, PhD: 9,500	Private	Nicosia / Limassol	~65%
5	University of Nicosia (UNIC)	1980	#601–800 (THE)	BSc Civil Eng., MSc in Construction & Energy Mgmt, PhD in Eng.	B: 8,000, M: 10,000, PhD: 12,000	Private	Nicosia	~70%
6	European University Cyprus (EUC)	1961	#601–800 (THE)	BSc Civil Eng., MSc in Green Building, PhD in Built Environment	B: 8,500, M: 9,500, PhD: 11,000	Private	Nicosia	~75%
7	Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU)	1979	#801–1000 (THE)	BSc Civil Eng., BArch, MSc in Arch. & Eng., PhD in Architecture	B: 6,000, M: 7,000, PhD: 8,000	Public (TRNC)	Famagusta	~60%
8	Near East University (NEU)	1988	Regional	BArch, BSc in Civil Eng., MSc in Architecture, PhD in Eng.	B: 6,000, M: 7,500, PhD: 8,000	Private	Nicosia (North)	~75%
9	Cyprus International University (CIU)	1997	Regional	BSc in Construction Tech, MSc in Civil Eng., PhD in Architecture	B: 5,000, M: 6,000, PhD: 7,000	Private	Nicosia (North)	~85%
10	Girne American University (GAU)	1985	Regional	BSc in Civil Eng., BArch, MSc in Arch. Design	B: 5,500, M: 6,500, PhD: 7,500	Private	Kyrenia	~80%

Top 10 Universities in Cyprus and Colleges for Law and Legal Studies
 

No.	University / College	Year	Ranking	Programs (B/M/P)	Avg. Fees (€)	Type	City	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Cyprus (UCY)	1989	#601–800 (THE)	LLB, LLM in Public/Private Law, PhD in Law	B: 3,500, M: 4,000, PhD: Free	Public	Nicosia	~30%
2	University of Nicosia (UNIC)	1980	#601–800 (THE)	LLB, LLM in Intl & Euro Law, PhD in Law	B: 8,000, M: 10,000, PhD: 12,000	Private	Nicosia	~70%
3	European University Cyprus (EUC)	1961	#601–800 (THE)	LLB, LLM in Business Law, PhD in Law	B: 8,500, M: 9,500, PhD: 11,000	Private	Nicosia	~75%
4	Neapolis University Pafos (NUP)	2007	National	LLB, LLM in Intl Law, PhD in Law	B: 6,500, M: 7,500, PhD: 9,000	Private	Paphos	~70%
5	Frederick University	2007	National	LLB, LLM in European Studies, PhD in Law	B: 7,000, M: 8,000, PhD: 9,500	Private	Nicosia / Limassol	~65%
6	Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU)	1979	#801–1000 (THE)	LLB, LLM in Intl Law, PhD in Law	B: 6,000, M: 7,000, PhD: 8,000	Public (TRNC)	Famagusta	~60%
7	Near East University (NEU)	1988	Regional	LLB, LLM in Intl Criminal Law, PhD in Legal Studies	B: 6,000, M: 7,500, PhD: 8,000	Private	Nicosia (North)	~75%
8	Cyprus International University (CIU)	1997	Regional	LLB, LLM in Business/HR Law, PhD in Law	B: 5,000, M: 6,000, PhD: 7,000	Private	Nicosia (North)	~85%
9	Girne American University (GAU)	1985	Regional	LLB, LLM in Intl Law, PhD in Legal Studies	B: 5,500, M: 6,500, PhD: 7,500	Private	Kyrenia	~80%
10	British University of Nicosia (BUN)	2020	Developing	LLB, LLM in International Law	B: 5,000, M: 6,000	Private	Nicosia (North)	~85%

Top 10 Universities in Cyprus and Colleges for Computer Science, AI & Data Science
 

No.	University / College	Year	Ranking	Programs (B/M/P)	Avg. Fees (€)	Type	City	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Cyprus (UCY)	1989	#601–800 (THE)	BSc in CS, MSc in CS, PhD in CS/AI	B: 3,500, M: 4,000, PhD: Free	Public	Nicosia	~30%
2	Cyprus University of Technology (CUT)	2004	#801–1000 (THE)	BSc in IT/CS, MSc in Data Science, PhD in CS	B: 3,000, M: 4,000, PhD: Free	Public	Limassol	~35%
3	University of Nicosia (UNIC)	1980	#601–800 (THE)	BSc in CS, MSc in Data Science, MSc in Blockchain, PhD in CS	B: 8,000, M: 10,000, PhD: 12,000	Private	Nicosia	~70%
4	European University Cyprus (EUC)	1961	#601–800 (THE)	BSc in CS, MSc in Cybersecurity, MSc in Data Analytics, PhD in CS	B: 8,500, M: 9,500, PhD: 11,000	Private	Nicosia	~75%
5	Frederick University	2007	National	BSc in CS/Eng, MSc in Software Eng., PhD in Eng/CS	B: 7,000, M: 8,000, PhD: 9,500	Private	Nicosia / Limassol	~65%
6	Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU)	1979	#801–1000 (THE)	BSc in CS, MSc in AI & Robotics, PhD in CS	B: 6,000, M: 7,000, PhD: 8,000	Public (TRNC)	Famagusta	~60%
7	Near East University (NEU)	1988	Regional	BSc in CS, MSc in AI, PhD in CS & Engineering	B: 6,000, M: 7,500, PhD: 8,000	Private	Nicosia (North)	~75%
8	Cyprus International University (CIU)	1997	Regional	BSc in CS, MSc in Info Systems, PhD in CS	B: 5,000, M: 6,000, PhD: 7,000	Private	Nicosia (North)	~85%
9	Cyprus Science University (CSU)	2013	Developing	BSc in Software Eng., MSc in AI/Data Science	B: 4,500, M: 5,500, PhD: 6,500	Private	Kyrenia	~85%
10	European Leadership University (ELU)	2015	Tech-Focused	BSc in Data Science (online), MSc in Cloud/AI (online)	B: 5,000, M: 6,000	Private (Online)	Nicosia	~80%

List of Free Tuition Fees Universities and Colleges in Cyprus
 

1. University of Cyprus (UCY)

• Public university in Nicosia

• Offers free PhD programs and low-cost Bachelor's and Master's for EU citizens

• Funded research assistantships available for graduate students

2. Cyprus University of Technology (CUT)

• Public university in Limassol

• PhD programs are tuition-free

• Bachelor's and Master's programs are low-cost or partially funded for EU students

3. Open University of Cyprus (OUC)

• Public, distance-learning university based in Nicosia

• Affordable and subsidized tuition; in some PhD research programs, fees may be waived

• Flexible payment plans and public grants available

4. The Cyprus Institute (CyI)

• Research-focused graduate school in Nicosia

• PhD programs are typically fully funded

• Students receive monthly stipends and cover no tuition fees

5. Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU)

• Public university in Famagusta, Northern Cyprus

• Merit-based scholarships cover full tuition for many international students, especially in graduate and PhD programs

• Several tuition-free PhD slots available each year

6. Middle East Technical University – Northern Cyprus Campus (METU NCC)

• Public university affiliated with METU Ankara

• Select PhD and research Master's programs are offered tuition-free, particularly in science and engineering

• Highly competitive admissions