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European University Cyprus

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European University Cyprus
Greek: Ευρωπαϊκό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου
TypePrivate university
Established1961
Parent institution
Galileo Global Education
PresidentDr. Christoforos Hadjikyprianou
RectorDr. Andreas Efstathiou
Students12,250+
Location
Engomi
,
Nicosia District
,
Cyprus, EU
CampusNicosia
Websitehttps://www.euc.ac.cy
Map
University rankings
Global – Overall
THE World[1]801-1000 (2025)
Regional – Overall
QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia[2]211-220 (2022)

The European University Cyprus (EUC) (Greek: Ευρωπαϊκό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου) is a private university in Nicosia, Cyprus which evolved out of Cyprus College, one of the oldest institutions of higher education in Cyprus. Admission to European University Cyprus is based on applicants' academic records and performance.[3] The institution has a current enrollment of over 12,250 students[4] and provides internationally recognized undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate degrees. The programs of study are graded based on the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS).

European University Cyprus is part of Galileo Global Education, Europe’s largest higher education group with a network of 63 institutions present in 116 campuses in 19 countries and 300,000 enrolled students.[5]

History

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Ioannis Gregoriou in 1961 founded the first Business College in Cyprus under the brand name "Cyprus College".[6][7] The college later developed into the current European University Cyprus in 2007, following a change in the law to allow the operation of private universities in Cyprus.[8] All bachelor's, master's and Ph.D. programs have been approved by The Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA) and are recognized worldwide.[9] European University Cyprus cooperates with several universities all over the world. It participates in Erasmus+[10][11] program and enables students, academics and staff to travel and study at several universities in Europe and beyond. President Bill Clinton, visited EUC in 2012. The president advised on Social Responsibility, youth leadership and increasing access to higher education.[12]

Schools and departments

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EUC is composed of seven schools:[13]

School of Humanities, Social and Education Sciences

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  • Department of Arts
  • Department of Education Sciences
  • Department of Humanities
  • Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences

School of Sciences

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  • Department of Computer Science and Engineering
  • Department of Health Sciences
  • Department of Life Sciences

School of Business Administration

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  • Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance
  • Department of Management and Marketing

School of Law

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Offering undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs.[14]

School of Medicine

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  • Department of Medicine, Nicosia
  • Department of Medicine, Frankfurt Branch

Students are taught and trained in Cyprus. No ‘premedical’ coursework is required as the program of study provides an all-inclusive, full basic sciences thematic unit. The European University Cyprus School of Medicine is accredited by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (DI.PA.E)[15] and the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME)[16] , approved by Hellenic National Academic Recognition Information Centre[17] and listed in the International Medical Education Directory of the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research.[18] Nobel Laureates, Biochemist Tomas Lindahl (Chemistry 2015), Biologist Martin Evans (Medicine 2007), Biologist Aaron Ciechanover (Chemistry 2004) and Biochemist Robert Huber (Chemistry 1988) are among the Professors of the School of Medicine. Nobel Laureate (Chemistry 2009), Biochemist Ada Yonath and Biochemist Jean-Marie Lehn (Chemistry 1987), are Honorary professors of the School. In 2017, the School offered the first Dental degree Program in Cyprus. The School of Medicine is recognised by the European Parliament and Council on the IMI (Internal Market Information System) platform. The School of Medicine meets the eligibility criteria of the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).[19] As a result, its graduates are eligible to apply for ECFMG certification, a prerequisite for taking the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and for pursuing postgraduate training or medical licensure in the United States. It counts students from various countries such as Austria, France, Germany, Greece, Belgium, Israel, Italy, Sweden, Russia, the UAE, the UK and the US as well as many students from Cyprus.[20][21][22]

Clinical rotations

Medical students at EUC participate in clinical rotations across both public and private healthcare institutions. In Cyprus, affiliated hospitals include the German Medical Institute, the Mediterranean Hospital, and the American Medical Center.[23] In Greece, clinical placements are conducted at IASO General Hospital, the European Interbalkan Medical Center in Thessaloniki, and Athens Medical Center. In the United States, training takes place at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center and Larkin Community Hospital. In Germany, affiliated institutions include St. Elisabethen Hospital and the Frankfurt Maingau Clinic of the Red Cross.[24]

Medicine Frankfurt Branch Beginning operation in September 2022, the European University Cyprus School of Medicine’s Frankfurt Branch offers the MD Degree in Germany. The Medical Doctor program is conducted in English, and carries a minimum workload of 5500 hours of theoretical and practical training, equivalent to 360 ECTS, and it can be completed over six years.[25][26]

School of Dentistry

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The School of Dentistry offers a five-year Dental Surgery DBS Degree, conducted in English.[27]

Dental Clinic on Campus The dental clinic operates on EUC campus and is used for the training of dental students.

School of Veterinary Medicine

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The School of Veterinary Medicine offers a five-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree following the European System of Evaluation of Veterinary Training (ESEVT) requirements. The programme includes early exposure to animal care, husbandry and clinical practice and access to the EUC Small Animal Veterinary Teaching Hospital.[28][29]

Distance Education Unit

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In collaboration with the university's schools, the Distance Education Unit offers bachelor's and master's degrees, in various disciplines, such as education, music education, psychology, public health, public administration, counselling, business administration, marketing communication and social media, information systems, English language and literature, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and speech pathology. These programs are offered in Greek and/or English.[30][31]

References

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  1. ^ "Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025". Retrieved 5 September 2025.
  2. ^ "QS World University Rankings-Emerging Europe & Central Asia". Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  3. ^ "European University Cyprus: University Overview". unirank.org. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  4. ^ "European University Cyprus", QS Top Universities, accessed July 30, 2025.
  5. ^ "Galileo Global Education 2023-2024 Impact Report" (PDF).
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  7. ^ "European University Cyprus (EUC) | University Info | 10 Masters in English", MastersPortal, accessed July 30, 2025.
  8. ^ "European University Cyprus – European Office of Cyprus", European Office of Cyprus, accessed July 30, 2025.
  9. ^ "History". euc.ac.cy. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  10. ^ "Higher education institutions holding an ECHE – 2021-2027", Erasmus+, accessed July 30, 2025.
  11. ^ "Erasmus+". euc.ac.cy. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  12. ^ "Bill Clinton visit to Cyprus", Parikiaki, published July 30, 2012, accessed July 30, 2025.
  13. ^ "Schools and Departments", European University Cyprus, accessed June 17, 2025.
  14. ^ "School of Law", European University Cyprus, accessed June 18, 2025.
  15. ^ "Higher Education Institutions evaluated/accredited by the Agency", Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education, accessed July 30, 2025.
  16. ^ "European University Cyprus – School of Medicine", World Directory of Medical Schools (WFME/FAIMER), accessed July 30, 2025.
  17. ^ "European University Cyprus (Ευρωπαϊκό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου) – DOATAP Recognition", Hellenic National Academic Recognition Information Center (DOATAP), accessed July 30, 2025.
  18. ^ "Cyprus Medical School - Medical University - EUC". www.euc.ac.cy. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  19. ^ "2026 Pathways – Medical Schools Eligible for Pathways". ECFMG. Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
  20. ^ "Comments on External Evaluation Committee Report – School of Medicine, European University Cyprus", Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education, accessed June 18, 2025.
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  22. ^ "European University Cyprus – World University Rankings", Times Higher Education, accessed June 18, 2025.
  23. ^ "Partners in Education – European University Cyprus". European University Cyprus. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
  24. ^ "EUC Affiliated Teaching Hospitals & Clinics". European University Cyprus School of Medicine. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
  25. ^ "Doctor of Medicine (Frankfurt Branch) Bachelor at European University Cyprus (EUC)", BachelorsPortal, accessed June 18, 2025.
  26. ^ "European university opens campus in Germany", Cyprus Mail, accessed June 18, 2025.
  27. ^ "Dental Surgery – European University Cyprus", QS Top Universities, accessed June 18, 2025.
  28. ^ "Doctor of Veterinary Medicine – European University Cyprus", QS Top Universities, accessed June 18, 2025.
  29. ^ "Doctor of Veterinary Medicine – European University Cyprus", Educations.com, accessed June 18, 2025.
  30. ^ "Distance Education Unit", European University Cyprus, accessed June 18, 2025.
  31. ^ "European University Cyprus (EUC) | University Info | 9 Online Courses in English", DistanceLearningPortal, accessed June 18, 2025.

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