International Student Guide 2 2 Contents PAGE European University Cyprus Highlights 2 European University Cyprus 5 - Schools and Departments 5 1 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 6 QS Top Universities (QS StarsΤΜ) Distinction 7 Research, Collaborations & Strategic Agreements 9 - Utrecht Network Member 9 - ‘HR Excellence in Research Logo’ 9 - UI GreenMetric World Ranking 9 - U-Multirank Ranking 9 - The University signs Magna Charta Universitatum 10 - Strategic Collaboration Agreements with Greek Universities and Higher Technological Institutes 10 - Breakthroughs in Pioneering Research 10 - “Science Shop” 11 - Professional Recognition 11 - The Library 11 ERASMUS+ Exchange Your Life! 12 - ERASMUS+ 13 Admission 14 - General Admission Requirements 15 - Undergraduate Students Admission Requirements 15 - Graduate Students Admission Requirements 16 - PhD Students Admission Requirements 16 - Visa Requirements (Non - EU students) 17 Accommodation and Cost of Living 21 Employability 23 - Career Center 23 Student Events and Conferences 25 - Cyprus Annual Medical Students Meeting (CAMESM) 25 - First prize at the Researcher’s Night 2017 25 - First Prize Pancyprian Educational Robotic Olympiad 25 - ‘Motion Vibes’ an Innovative Education Project 25 Student Life and Services 27 - Fitness Center 27 Students Share Their Views 29 Schools and Programs of Study 30 - The School of Business Administration 31 - The School of Humanities, Social and Education Sciences 32 - The School of Sciences 34 - The School of Law 35 - The School of Medicine 36 - Τhe Distance Learning Unit 38 Cyprus: Ideal location for studying 41 Programs of Study 42 Campus Map 44 European University Cyprus Highlights 2 Part of Europe’s Largest Higher Education Group 45 Institutions 120,000+ Students 6,900+ Students 77+ Nationalities 55% 45% Cypriot International Students Students 73% 27% 2% Undergraduate Postgraduate PhD Students students Students 20,000+ Alumni 3 840 72% 28% Employees Faculty Administrative uni-employability-5star The first university in Cyprus with the highest distinction five Stars in Employability Nobel prize winners among the professors of the School of Medicine 87% 100+ Graduate Employment Rate Companies recruiting at the 87% of our graduates have found jobs annual Career & Internship Fair related to their field within six months of graduationς 341 92% Erasmus+ Agreements Graduate in EU countries Satisfaction Rate 240 130 110 Campus & Campus & Online Company Online Events Student Events Campus Visits European 4 University Cyprus European University Cyprus European University Cyprus is one of the leading institutions of higher education in Cyprus. Schools and Departments 5 It was established as Cyprus College in 1961 and European University Cyprus consists of five schools was granted university status in 2007. It boasts a offering internationally recognized undergraduate student enrollment of over 6,900 in undergraduate, (Bachelor Degrees), graduate (Master Degrees) graduate and doctorate degree programs. and doctorate programs (Ph.D.). In addition, the University operates a Distance Education Unit. European University Cyprus has established a reputation for quality education with a sharp n The School of Business Administration focus on the employability of its students, and has - Department of Accounting, Economics been recognized for its investment in high tech inno- and Finance vation and engagement with industry and society. - Department of Management and Marketing Over the last decade, the university has fostered a culture of modernization that has resulted in levels n The School of Humanities, Social and of growth that have exceeded all expectations, Education Sciences upgrading the quality of tertiary education in Cyprus - Department of Arts and defining a clear international orientation for the - Department of Education university and the country. - Department of Humanities - Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences European University Cyprus has introduced state of the art technology and boosted the country’s n The School of Sciences health sector through the establishment of the most - Department of Computer Science and advanced School of Medicine in the region. Engineering With the launch of the first Dentistry program in - Department of Health Sciences the country, the university offers the most - Department of Life Sciences comprehensive studies in the fields of Medicine and the Health Sciences, and is attracting n The School of Law academics and students from around the globe n The School of Medicine At European University Cyprus our core values are - Department of Medicine the advancement of learning, teaching and re- - Department of Dentistry search. We respond to the needs of the members of the university community and society at large by n The Distance Education Unit (DEU) investing in new ventures and institutes, rewarding ambition and drive in our staff and faculty and by continually developing our facilities and resources. The new campus consists of modern facilities, well equipped laboratories, amphitheater lecture halls, student apartments and entertainment venues. European University Cyprus is located in the capital Nicosia, which is the heart of political, economic and cultural activity in the country. Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 6 European University Cyprus is Using the United Nations’ criteria on Sustainable Development Goals the Times Higher Education ranked among the world’s top 101+ Rankings assess universities on an annual basis universities in the 2020 Times High- in a range of categories. er Education Impact Rankings with European University Cyprus has excelled in these regard to two key sectors: Innova- two categories, in the first, for its research on tion, Industry & Infrastructure and industry and innovation, the number of patents and spin-off companies and its research income Actions on Climate Change. from industry, and, in the second, for its research on climate change, its use of energy and its preparations for dealing with the consequences of climate change. It is worth noting that for the criteria relating to the creation of spin-off companies, the capacity to generate research income from industry and the number of students securing employment placements European University Cyprus was assessed with a perfect score 100. This is the second year running that European University Cyprus has been listed in the top 101+ universities in these two categories. European University Cyprus placed among the best institutions in the world European University Cyprus The QS Stars University Rating evaluates an institution against 50 different indicators and 7 secured a momentous distinction awards universities between one and five stars following the assessment by in a range of fields. QS TOP UNIVERSITIES, the independent and most authoritative European University Cyprus has been assessed with the highest distinction of 5-Stars in Teaching, university-rating tool globally. Facilities, Inclusiveness, Employability, Social Responsibility and Internationalisation. European University Cyprus is the first University in Cyprus and Greece to be rated by QS TOP UNIVERSITIES (QS StarsTM), which ranks many of the most prestigious universities in the United States, Canada and Europe, placing it among the top universities in the world on the basis of its performance across several fields. QS Stars University Rating is used by interested parties and prospective students internationally to get a wider, but also more comprehensive, picture of an institution’s qualities, looking at its administrative and academic standing assessing every aspect of a university’s performance from teaching and the employability of its graduates to its facilities and social responsibility. Research, Collaborations 8 & Strategic Agreements Research, Collaborations & Strategic Agreements Utrecht Network Member UI GreenMetric 9 European University Cyprus is committed to internationalization and a global outlook World Ranking for its people. According to the 2019 International UI GreenMetric World University Rankings our university was ranked To this end, the university has achieved full 1st among universities in Cyprus in the category membership of the Utrecht Network—a European of “energy and climate change” and among the network of more than 30 prestigious universities 200+ best universities in the world on environmental in 26 countries. development. On the one hand this new international recognition EUC community members benefit from this network affirms the university’s social and environmental of universities throughout Europe in terms of responsibility and, on the other, the high quality of academic mobility, cultural exchanges, summer its infrastructure and the excellence of the practices schools and research opportunities. it follows on matters of environmental sensitivity and policy. European University Cyprus ranks second, after the state University of Cyprus, and among the 400+ best sustainable universities in the world. The aim of UI GreenMetric ranking is to survey and record the cur- ‘HR Excellence in rent condition and policies related to Green Campus Research Logo’ and Sustainability in universities all over the world. The European Commission has awarded Europe- an University Cyprus one of the most prestigious international awards, recognizing its contribution to research excellence. The “HR Excellence in Research Logo”, was awarded following a thorough analysis of European University Cyprus supporting environment for its scientific