TABLE OF CONTENTS 01 About Cyprus 05 The University of Nicosia 09 Strong Infrastructure & Laboratory Resources 11 The American Center 13 Sports & Recreation 15 About Global Semesters 17 Cyprus 7-City Tour 19 Semester Europe Trip 21 Summer Mediterranean Trip 25 Meet Your U.S.-Based Head of Enrollment 27 Featured Alumni Stories 35 Internships 36 Volunteer Opportunities / Research 37 Housing (Standard and Premium Options) 39 Semester Study Abroad 41 Semester Programs 45 Summer Study Abroad 47 Summer Programs 51 Summer Health Sciences Programs 55 Independent Travel 57 Diversity 59 How To Apply & Important Deadlines Cyprus is situated in the northeastern corner of the Mediterranean, at the meeting point of Europe, Asia and ABOUT Africa. Since the dawn of history, Cyprus has been one of the most interesting countries in the region, with a rich and visible CYPRUS cultural history. Ancient Greeks, Egyptians and Romans, along with Crusaders, Byzantines, Franks and Ottomans, have all left a powerful legacy for visitors to see and admire. Cyprus is the safest country in the world for 15- 29 year olds, according to the World Health Organization. Crime is almost non-existent, and the Cypriot people are famous for the warm and friendly welcome they extend to visitors. Like Singapore and Hong Kong, Cyprus is an important financial and business center, with over 70% of the economy focused on services. The main industries in Cyprus are financial and professional services, banking, investment management, shipping, tourism and real estate. Cyprus hosts the financial infrastructure for thousands of multinational companies due to its stable and modern legal and tax environment, highly educated workforce, and excellent quality of life. Cyprus is a world-class tourist destination, with some of the best beaches in Europe and the world, and boasts an amazing combination of island hospitality, pristine beaches and nature preserves, and bustling cosmopolitan urban centers. Cyprus has over 1,000 hotels and resorts, and one of the most developed tourism infrastructures per-capita in the world. Cyprus is also a global maritime hub. It is the 2nd-largest ship management center in the world, responsible for maintaining and operating a large percentage of the world’s fleets. It also has the 3rd-largest merchant fleet in Europe. And perhaps, most famously, Cyprus is the birthplace of Aphrodite. She was believed by the Ancient Greeks to have ascended from the seafoam of waves crashing against Aphrodite’s Rock. This is why Cyprus is known as “The Island of Love”. Cyprus is an amazing place to study abroad because it truly has something to offer every type of student and traveller! You get the best of all worlds in Cyprus: Safety Incredible Weather Island Hospitality World-Class Beaches Cosmopolitan Urban Living Easy and Affordable Location from which to Travel Proximity to the International Banking, Finance, Accounting and Shipping Center of the Mediterranean Sea Caves, Ayia Napa SAFEST COUNTRY 80% IN THE WORLD OF THE POPULATION FOR 15-29 YEAR OLDS SPEAKS ENGLISH (World Health Organization) Aerial View of Protaras Beach “White Walls” Jean Nouvel Tower, Nicosia 2ND 3.5 MILLION BEST CLIMATE TOURISTS ANNUALLY IN THE WORLD 330 DAYS OF SUN PER YEAR (InterNations, 2017) 20% OF EUROPE’S TOP BEACHES VOTED 1 OF 52 (TripAdvisor, 2018) PLACES TO GO IN 2017 BY THE NEW YORK TIMES Paphos Castle Natural Rock Arch, Ayia Napa 12,000+ CULTURAL HERITAGE COSMOPOLITAN EUROPEAN LIFESTYLE IN THE MEDITERRANEAN 5TH BEST RELOCATION DESTINATION WORLDWIDE AFFORDABLE (Knight Frank Global Lifestyle Review) COST OF LIVING Enaerios Seafront, Limassol Troodos Mountain Village The University of Nicosia is the largest research university in Southern Europe that teaches in English, with over 11,500 THE students from more than 70 countries across the globe. UNIVERSITY OF NICOSIA Located in Nicosia, the country’s capital, and with presence in 18 other cities worldwide, we are driven by our pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning, innovation, research, technology and a continually evolving academic environment. Many of our degree programs and departments were the first of their kind in Cyprus. Over time, several programs such as Medicine, International Relations, Accounting, Law and Architecture, have developed into some of the most well-regarded in the region. Today, UNIC’s new programs focus on cutting-edge research, making us global leaders in certain fields, such as in our very successful initiative in Digital Currency/Blockchain Technology. UNIC has a deep, decades-long relationship with the United States, from academic and research partnerships with American universities, to hosting thousands of students from hundreds of U.S. universities on year-long, semester, summer, and faculty-led programs. UNIC further solidified its relationship to the American community by establishing The American Center at the University, in collaboration with the Embassy of the United States of America in Cyprus. For more details about The American Center, see pages: 11-12. Aerial View of Part of UNIC Campus 12,500+ 1ST & LARGEST UNIVERSITY STUDENTS MEDICAL SCHOOL FROM 5 CONTINENTS IN CYPRUS LEADING PROGRAMS IN #1 IN THE WORLD MEDICINE, LAW, INT’L RELATIONS, Award-winning UNIC Architecture Building Decentralized Conference IN BITCOIN & BLOCKCHAIN EDUCATION INT’L ACCOUNTING, ARCHITECTURE & The Premier Blockchain Conference in the Region BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGIES RESEARCH FOCUS BLOCKCHAIN, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, TAKE CLASSES WITH VIRTUAL REALITY & MEDICINE LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL DEGREE-SEEKING STUDENTS SIMILAR TO U.S. UNIVERSITY SYSTEM UNIC Library UNIC UFit Gym EVERYTHING WILL BE FAMILIAR 20 BUILDING GRADING SYSTEM MODERN URBAN SEMESTER SYSTEM UNIVERSITY CAMPUS CREDIT TRANSFER SYSTEM LARGEST 160+ INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COMMUNITY DEGREE PROGRAMS IN IN CYPRUS ALMOST EVERY MAJOR STRONG INFRASTRUCTURE & LABORATORY RESOURCES With our continuous investment in campus infrastructure over the last decade and our commitment to technological advancement, our laboratories have developed into innovative spaces, whose cutting-edge facilities and resources support teaching and research. IT Labs Library 14 PC Computer Labs 2nd Largest Academic Library in Cyprus 1 Macintosh Multimedia Lab 100,000 Print Books 1 SUN Lab 500,000 e-Books Certified EGEE Grid 30,000 e-Journals Total Capacity / 483 Workstations Medical Labs Engineering Labs Clinical Skills Civil Engineering Gross Anatomy/Neuroanatomy Chromatography Human Peformance Electrical & Computer Engineering Human Patient Simulation Mechanical Technology Microbiology Mechanical Testing & Manufacturing Molecular Biology Physics & Prototyping Specialized Library Oil & Gas Engineering Radio-Communications Life & Health Sciences Labs Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Biology/Chemistry Renewable Energy Surces Human Nutrition Vehicle Technology Human Peformance Welding Nursing Pharmaceutics Architecture Labs Physiotherapy Custom, Flexible Use Facility Psychology Labs Specialized Library Digital Design & Fabrication Control & Experimental Rooms with 2-Way Mirror 2D/3D & Parametric Modelling Psychophysiological Response Mintoring Equipment Animation & Rendering Automated Blood Pressure Monitor CNC, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting Full Audiovisual Monitoring & Recording Centre for Therapy, Training & Research (KESY) Multimedia & Digital Communications Labs Hospitality Management Labs TV Production Studio with Full Digital Workflow Digital Post-Production Studio with 16 Avid Workstations Fully-Equipped Professional Kitchen & Cooking Auditoriums (Largest Installation in the Eastern Mediterranean) 80-Seat Professional Restaurant in Campus Radio Studio & Audio Production Studio Outdoor Recording Systems Art Labs Art Studios Design Labs Printing Studio 3D Manipulation Software Photography/Dark Room CAD & VR Packages Performing Arts Interior Design Software Animation Software Dance Studios Full CNC & CAM Workshop Music Practice & Performance Studios THE AMERICAN CENTER ACTIVITIES A joint initiative between the University of Nicosia and The American Embassy in Cyprus, building on 37 years of ties between UNIC, Cyprus and the USA 18 October 2017 marked the inauguration of The American Center at the University of Nicosia (UNIC), whose goal is to foster academic, cultural and professional collaboration between the United States and Cyprus. Round-Table The University of Nicosia maintains the strongest ties to American academia in Cyprus, and Discussions some of the strongest in the Mediterranean region. In any given year, over 200 American Ambassador of the United States to Cyprus, Kathleen A. Doherty students study at UNIC on a full-time basis, either at the University’s Medical School or on UNIC’s pioneering online MSc focused on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. The American Center at UNIC includes: Outreach to American universities for joint initiatives in the areas of teaching and research Cultural events open to the public at large Career Days Joint activities with the Embassy within Cyprus Opportunities for visiting U.S. students to be part of an “American Roadshow” that will travel throughout the island to meet young Cypriots and talk about their U.S. education and culture All with the goal of strengthening ties between our two nations. “I am pleased to see that more Americans are coming here to study. This is part of a Sports Days much larger trend in global mobility, where students get the opportunity to benefit At Local Schools from an increasingly inter-connected world... “We at the Embassy