Cyprus, Nicosia
European University Cyprus (EUC) has a reputation for quality education with high graduate employability and has been recognized for its investment in high-tech innovation and engagement with industry and society. Over the last decade, the university has fostered a culture of modernization that has resulted in levels of growth that have exceeded all expectations, upgrading the scope and quality of university education in Cyprus, and defining a clear international orientation for both the university and the country. European University Cyprus is part of Galileo Global Education, Europe’s largest education group that provides education to over 200,000 students through its network of 54 institutions around the world.
European University Cyprus has introduced state-of-the-art technology and boosted the country’s health sector through the establishment of the most advanced School of Medicine in the region. With the launch of the first Dentistry program in the country, and the new Veterinary Medicine Degree, the university offers a comprehensive selection of studies in the fields of Medicine and Health Sciences and attracts academics and students from around the globe.
Following the success of the medical program, European University established the School of Medicine—Frankfurt Branch with its first intake in the Fall 2022 semester. The new campus, in the heart of central Europe, is a cornerstone of the university’s vision for strategic international expansion in higher education.
QS Top Universities (QS Stars University Ratings 2024), one of the most authoritative international rating organizations, has ranked European University Cyprus as a ‘Five Stars’ institution for its overall standing and performance. Additionally, European University Cyprus has received five stars for its performance in the areas of teaching, employability, global engagement, online learning, diversity/equity/inclusion, as well as the MD Medicine for the competitiveness and strength of the program.
European University Cyprus stands among the 801+ world’s top universities in the respected Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. This ranking places European University Cyprus in the top 3% of higher education institutions worldwide, underscoring its commitment to academic excellence, impactful research and innovative teaching.
Times Higher Education (THE) has ranked European University Cyprus among the top 501+ universities globally in the World University Rankings by Subject 2025 for Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences. Assessed on rigorous performance indicators, this ranking reaffirms EUC’s commitment to excellence in Medical and Dental education and other health disciplines.
Furthermore, European University Cyprus’ inclusion among the top universities in the world in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings (2024) marks a particularly significant success, as the university ranks among the 101+ universities in the world for Quality Education.
The on-campus operation of the Start-Up Center powered by Microsoft has further strengthened the university’s focus on innovative research by supporting start-ups and bringing government, academia and industry together to generate new ideas through training, education and knowledge transfer.
European University Cyprus consists of seven schools offering internationally recognized undergraduate (Bachelor Degrees), graduate (Master Degrees) and doctorate programs (Ph.D.). More specifically, The School of Medicine, The School of Dentistry, The School of Veterinary Medicine, The School of Sciences, The School of Law, The School of Business Administration, The School of Social, Humanities and Education Sciences. In addition, the University operates a Distance Education Unit offering online undergraduate and graduate programs.
European University Cyprus is a key driver in the Cyprus government’s vision to transform the country into a quality education hub in the eastern Mediterranean.