After more than a decade of discussions and delays, the University of Cyprus has opened applications for its first English-taught bachelor's degree programmes.
The first intake is scheduled for September 2027, with applications being assessed on a rolling basis. According to the university, the programmes are aimed at international students, Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots, as well as graduates of private schools who previously opted to study abroad or at private universities.
Five programmes on offer
The new programmes include:
- Medicine (six years) - €25,000 per year
- Accounting and Finance - €10,000 per year
- Business Administration - €10,000 per year
- Economics - €10,000 per year
- Urban Sustainability (YUFE joint degree) - €5,300 per year
The English-taught Medicine programme will admit up to 30 students and will mirror the existing Greek-language curriculum, including early clinical exposure, research participation and simulator-based training.
European joint degree
The three-year Urban Sustainability programme is offered through the YUFE European university alliance, allowing students to study at up to three European universities and graduate with a joint degree awarded by eight institutions.
The programme combines multiple disciplines and focuses on solving real-world urban challenges in cooperation with local stakeholders.
Admissions process
Applications will be accepted until July 2027, with final offers expected in August 2027.
Applicants must submit:
- Secondary school leaving certificate.
- Evidence of strong English-language proficiency.
- Results from recognised examinations.
- Personal statement.
- Curriculum vitae.
For most programmes, no final cap on student numbers has yet been announced, with university officials stressing that academic quality remains the priority.
Expansion plans
Vice-Chancellor Tassos Christofides described the launch as the result of "more than ten years" of work and said interest has already been expressed by schools and parent associations.
He also revealed that one or two proposed programmes were excluded because of restrictions imposed by Parliament but said the university hopes to expand its English-language offering in 2028.
University officials stressed that the programmes will be fully self-financing and will not place any burden on the state budget.
