The University of Nicosia started the first medical program in Cyprus in 2011 by offering the St George’s, University of London Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) graduate-entry program. The University is the largest private university, and the first medical school, in Cyprus, which is also ranked one of the safest countries in the world for students. The university attracts a large number of international students from around the world each year due to its numerous Health degree program offerings. The Medical School at the University of Nicosia encourages students to take part in scientific activities as an extracurricular activity. The priority research fields include brain health, cancer biology, regenerative medicines, and infectious diseases.

Year 1 (Clinical Science)
Courses: Foundations of Clinical Science, Life Support, Life Maintenance, Life Protection, Life Cycle, Life Control, and Life Structure.

Clinical Practice
Year 2 (Transitional Year)
Courses: Foundations of Clinical Practice, Mechanisms of Disease, General Medicine or General Surgery or General Practice, Body Systems, Specialties, and SSC - Student Selected Component: study an area of interest in depth, developing research and gain insight into possible
careers.

Year 3 (Penultimate Year)
Courses: Introductory Week to Medicine, Medicine (General Medicine and Acute Medicine, Dermatology, Rheumatology), Medical Specialties (Cardiology, Geriatric Medicine), Introductory Week to Surgery, General Surgery (Breast, Upper GI, Lower GI, Urology, Vascular), Surgical Specialties (Ophthalmology, Acute Orthopedics, ENT, Elective Orthopedics, Plastics, Palliative
Care), Introductory Week to Psychiatry and Neurology, Psychiatry, Neurology, Introductory Week to O&G and Pediatrics Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecologic, and Pediatrics.

Year 4 (Final Year)
Courses: Student Selected Component 1 (SSCFY 1), Assistantship Medicine, Assistantship Surgery, Assistantship General Practice, Accident & Emergency Medicine, Critical Care and Anesthetics, Public Health, Student Selected Component 2 (SSCFY 2 Elective)*, and Postgraduate clinical training preparation.

*Elective takes place after Clinical Final Assessment.

In a vision to support students globally and enhance collaboration in research and academics, the University of Nicosia has partnered with leading universities and companies in order to establish regional study centers.

These are available in New York City, USA; Athens, Greece and Bucharest, Romania. UNIC is also improved student experience by offering both on-campus and online programs to ensure as many students as possible are able to access their programs despite and geographical distance Founded in 1980, the university has developed programs and now operates as the first and largest medical school in Cyprus. It has partnered with St George’s, University of London which is the only UK university dedicated to science, medicine and healthcare. Campus

The University of Nicosia consists of six schools which cover both online and on-campus programs which include architecture, law, educational sciences, medicine, accounting, blockchain. One of the distinguishing factors of the university is its student-centric learning environment which promotes teaching and learning innovation. In a mission to be among the leading universities in the word, UNIC was the first university to offer a course and Masters degree in Digital Currency/Blockchain Technology

The campus is a modern one with 20 customized buildings situated in Engomi, a suburb in Nicosia. The layout allows the university to provide special facilities which support each academic department and also facilitates a good student life allowing social interactions, fun and diversity

Scholarships Available

1. Academic Merit Scholarship
2. Athletic Scholarship
3. UNIC Academy Family Scholarships

UNIC university also offers financial aid to students from disadvantaged socia-economic backgrounds and students in large families of 4 children or more. This is applicable to native students. However, financial aid may be given to international students depending on the economic condition of the country

Annually, the government of Cypris provides funding to students who are Cypriot citizens or EU citizens who are permanent residents in Cyprus Life in the University Hosting students from 70 different countries worldwide, the campus turns into a multicultural environment where students get to share their culture, food, history and traditions with each other. The university also promotes this by holding many social events and activities that encourage students to interact. Such events are also open to the public who bring along diversity. In addition to the events and activities, the university also has a number of societies and student clubs that students can get involved in. To keep all students and the public up to date, the university has an online portal where people can keep track of the events throughout the year.

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it