Cyprus
Study in Nicosia (Lefkosia): universities, programmes and fees
Nicosia has 18 universities and colleges in our catalogue with 145 undergraduate programmes in 52 fields of study. At public institutions an EU student typically pays no tuition fee, a non-EU student €6,834 a year. 91 programmes are taught in English.
- Universities
- 18
- Programmes
- 145
- Taught in English
- 91
- EU fee / year
- Free
- Non-EU fee / year
- €6,834
Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.
Universities in Nicosia
| University | Type | Programmes | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nicosia | private | 39 | €10,200–€24,000 | €10,320–€24,000 |
| University of Cyprus | public | 28 | €0 | €6,834 |
| European University Cyprus | private | 27 | €9,240–€23,000 | €9,240–€23,000 |
| Frederick University (Nicosia) | private | 18 | €8,970–€10,080 | €8,970–€10,080 |
| Philips University | private | 7 | — | — |
| National and Kapodistrian University of Athens – Cyprus Branch | private | 6 | €5,000–€20,000 | €5,000–€20,000 |
| American College | private | 5 | — | — |
| City Unity College Nicosia | private | 3 | €6,200–€8,500 | €4,200–€7,500 |
| Global College | private | 2 | — | — |
| Intercollege | private | 2 | €7,200 | €7,200–€8,400 |
| ARTE Music Academy | private | 1 | €8,000 | — |
| C.D.A. College (Nicosia) | private | 1 | — | — |
| Casa College | private | 1 | — | — |
| CBS – College of Business Studies | private | 1 | €4,200 | €6,000 |
| CIM-Cyprus Business School (The Cyprus Institute of Marketing) (Nicosia) | private | 1 | €6,350 | €6,350 |
| College of Tourism and Hotel Management | private | 1 | — | — |
| Ledra College | private | 1 | — | — |
| Philips College | private | 1 | — | — |
Map of universities in Nicosia
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What you can study in Nicosia
- Business Administration 13
- Computer Science 12
- Hospitality and Gastronomy 7
- Law 6
- Finance and Accounting 5
- Tourism 5
- Nursing 5
- Mechanical Engineering 4
- Languages and Literature 4
- Early Childhood Education 4
- Primary Education Teaching 4
- Electrical Engineering 4
- Design 4
- Medicine 4
- Biology 3
- Psychology 3
- Civil Engineering 3
- Journalism 3
- Economics 3
- Sport Sciences 3
- Architecture 3
- Pharmacy 3
- English Studies 2
- History 2
- Veterinary Medicine 2
- Biomedical Sciences 2
- Human Nutrition and Dietetics 2
- Physiotherapy 2
- Marketing 2
- Advertising and Public Relations 2
- Music and Musicology 2
- International Relations 2
- Mathematics 1
- Physics 1
- Political Science 1
- Sociology 1
- Chemistry 1
- Philosophy 1
- Dentistry 1
- Speech Therapy 1
- Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy 1
- Occupational Therapy 1
- Logistics 1
- Audiovisual Communication 1
- Fashion Design 1
- Fine Arts 1
- Data Science 1
- Performing Arts 1
- Mining and Geological Engineering 1
- Multimedia and Video Games 1
- Social Work 1
- Naval and Maritime Engineering 1
Programmes in English
How admission works in Cyprus
The two public universities (University of Cyprus, Cyprus University of Technology) fill most first-year places through the Pancyprian Examinations of the Ministry of Education: candidates apply online in early March (2–14 March in 2026), sit the exams in June (8–27 June 2026) and receive their place in July; the 2027 dates for the autumn 2027 intake were not yet published. Holders of foreign school-leaving qualifications (GCE A-levels, IB, other national diplomas) compete for a limited number of places through each public university's own call (University of Cyprus: 2–30 April 2026 for 2026/27), and most public programmes are taught in Greek. Private universities and colleges admit directly with a secondary-school leaving certificate and proof of English (for example IELTS 6.5 or B2 at European University Cyprus) or Greek, usually for autumn and spring intakes. Non-EU students also need a student entry and residence permit, which the institution requests from the Civil Registry and Migration Department. More in the guide Study in Cyprus.
Sources
- University of Cyprus – Undergraduate Studies: Tuition Fees (page undated; ucy.ac.cy blocks automated access, text checked in the web.archive.org copy of 26.06.2024 and the search-engine copy of the live page, 20.10.2026), checked 19 October 2026
- UNIC Nicosia – Tuition and Fees, Cypriot and other European students, 2026-2027 (PDF), checked 19 October 2026
- Frederick University – Tuition and Other Fees (new students admitted in academic year 2026-2027), checked 19 October 2026
- EUC – Tuition Fees 2026-2027, International Students (PDF), checked 19 October 2026
- UNIC Nicosia – Tuition and Fees, Non-EU students, 2026-2027 (PDF), checked 19 October 2026
- EUC – Tuition Fees 2026-2027 for Cypriot students (PDF, EUC/CYT/07/2026), checked 19 October 2026
- ΕΚΠΑ Κύπρου – Πώς κάνω αίτηση: Δίδακτρα, Τέλη & Χρηματοδότηση (Ετήσια Δίδακτρα — Cyprus Branch) (page undated, current on 20.10.2026), checked 19 October 2026
- Intercollege – Tuition and other fees, Local/EU students, 2026/2027 (PDF), checked 19 October 2026
How the figures are collected and calculated: Data and sources.