University of Cyprus
The University of Cyprus (UCY), a remarkable institution located in the heart of Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus was established in 1989 with the collective vision to meet the evolving intellectual needs of the Cypriot people, and it has since grown into a modern, diverse, and evolving institution that prides itself on scientific thought, diversity, inclusiveness, equity, and creativity.
With around 7.000 students, 860 faculty and staff members, UCY is a rapidly expanding research-oriented university and the biggest employer in Cyprus for young graduates and researchers, currently employing about 740 young scientists. Its 13 research centres (including 3 Centres of Excellence) and various research laboratories justify its international reputation as a primarily research-oriented institution. At the same time, its 8 faculties and 22 departments offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Since its inception, UCY has managed to reach significant milestones, reflecting its commitment to excellence. In fact, UCY is the leading university in Cyprus as evident by its positioning in the global university rankings.
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