University of Nicosia

Admission Requirements

Students come to UNIC from around the world, blending a diverse range of academic backgrounds, experiences, interests, talents and cultural heritage.

Admission to our University is granted under different categories, depending on the student’s qualifications and educational objectives.

Our general admissions policy relies on the student’s previous academic performance, including their high school grades. The Medical School has separate admissions policies and procedures outlined on the Medical School website.

Undergraduate Admission

The minimum admission requirement is a recognized High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC). Students with a lower HSLC grade than 7.5/10 or 15/20 or equivalent, depending on the grading system of the country issuing the HSLC, are provided with extra academic guidance and monitoring during the first year of their studies. Some programmes have higher entry requirements.

English Language Proficiency

The table below provides the minimum English Language Requirements (ELR) for enrollment to an undergraduate programme of study offered in English. Students who do not possess any of the qualifications or stipulated grades listed below and hold IELTS with 4.5 and above or equivalent, are required to take an English Placement Test and will receive English Language support classes, if and as needed.

Application Procedure

Start your application by completing the University Application Form and submitting it either online via your student account on our website, by post, or by emailing a scanned copy to [email protected]

Admission Guidelines:

• Completed Application Form
• A copy of your passport (page with your personal details and photo)
• Academic Records (True copy of the original)
  • For Bachelors Degree applicants: High School Leaving Certificate and mark sheet
  • For Masters Degree applicants: Bachelors Degree and transcripts
  • For Doctorate applicants: Bachelors and Masters Degree, including transcripts
• Two Letters of recommendation/reference from professors or employers (for Masters and Doctorate applicants only). Certain programmes have additional requirements
• Curriculum Vitae–CV (for Masters and Doctorate applicants only)
• Personal Statement (for Masters and Doctorate applicants only)
• Research proposal (for Doctorate applicants only)
• Evidence of work experience (where applicable)
• Portfolio (for selected programmes of study)

Admission Policy Statement

The University adheres to a policy of non-discrimination in admitting students without reference to race, colour, religion, gender, age, handicap or national origin. Admission to the University is granted under different categories depending on student qualifications and educational objectives. The University admissions policy relies on the student’s past records, including high school grades.

Once we review your application you will be contacted by an Admissions Counsellor guiding you through the rest of the application process and, if necessary, the procedure for issuing your student visa.