# European University Cyprus

The European University Cyprus (EUC) (Greek: Ευρωπαϊκό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου) is a private, university in Nicosia, Cyprus which evolved out of Cyprus College, the oldest institution of higher education in Cyprus. EUC has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and performance. The institution has a current enrollment of over 11,000 students and provides internationally recognized undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate degrees. The programs of study are graded based on the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS).
European University Cyprus is part of Galileo Global Education, Europe’s largest higher education group with a network of 54 institutions present in over 97 campuses in 13 countries and over 170,000 enrolled students.
CERIDES – Excellence in Innovation and Technology
CERIDES is a research center at European University Cyprus dedicated to risk and decision sciences. It emerged from the synergy between the Center for Risk, Safety, and the Environment (CERISE) and the Decision Support and Systems Optimization (DSSO) Laboratory. As the university’s first cross-disciplinary and cross-school Center of Excellence, CERIDES focuses on the assessment, management, and communication of risk, as well as the development of decision-making mechanisms across various industries. Its research spans areas such as security, safety, cybersecurity, telecommunications, critical infrastructure protection, and industrial processes.
CERIDES engages in research, education, and consulting, aiming to develop innovative technologies and tools with potential commercial applications. The center is actively involved in European and international research projects, securing over €4 million in funding from programs such as Horizon 2020, Erasmus+, FP7, and Norwegian Grants as of 2020. Through its collaborations with academic institutions, industries, and governmental organizations, CERIDES contributes to advancing decision-making methodologies and risk management practices.
European University Cyprus (EUC) has been recognized in various university rankings for 2025:
* Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025: EUC is placed within the 801–1000 bracket globally .
* QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025: EUC is ranked within the 701–850 range.
* QS World University Rankings: Europe 2025: EUC is ranked within the 551–600 range among European institutions.
* Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025: EUC's medical and health programs are ranked within the 501–600 bracket globally.

## History

Ioannis Gregoriou in 1961 founded the first Business College in Cyprus under the brand name "Cyprus College". The college later developed into the current European University Cyprus in 2007, following a change in the law to allow the operation of private universities in Cyprus. All bachelor's, master's and Ph.D. programs have been approved by The Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA) and are recognized worldwide. European University Cyprus cooperates with several universities all over the world. It participates in Erasmus+ program and enables students, academics and staff to travel and study at several universities in Europe and beyond. President Bill Clinton, Honorary Chancellor of Laureate International Universities, visited EUC in 2012. The president advised on Social Responsibility, youth leadership and increasing access to higher education.

## Schools and departments

EUC is composed of six schools:

### School of Humanities, Social and Education Sciences

* Department of Arts
* Department of Education Sciences
* Department of Humanities
* Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences

### School of Sciences

* Department of Computer Science and Engineering
* Department of Health Sciences
* Department of Life Sciences

### School of Business Administration

* Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance
* Department of Management and Marketing

### School of Medicine

* Department of Medicine, Nicosia
* Department of Medicine, Frankfurt Branch
The European University Cyprus School of Medicine is accredited by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (DI.PA.E) and the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME), approved by Hellenic National Academic Recognition Information Centre and listed in the International Medical Education Directory of the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research. Nobel Laureates, Biochemist Tomas Lindahl (Chemistry 2015), Biologist Martin Evans (Medicine 2007), Biologist Aaron Ciechanover (Chemistry 2004) and Biochemist Robert Huber (Chemistry 1988) are among the Professors of the School of Medicine. Nobel Laureate (Chemistry 2009), Biochemist Ada Yonath and Biochemist Jean-Marie Lehn (Chemistry 1987), are Honorary professors of the School. In 2017, the School offered the first Dental degree Program in Cyprus. The School of Medicine is now officially recognised by the European Parliament and Council on the IMI (Internal Market Information System) platform. It counts students from numerous countries such as Austria, France, Germany, Greece, Belgium, Israel, Italy, Sweden, Russia, the UAE, the UK and the US as well as many students from Cyprus.
Medicine Frankfurt Branch Beginning operation in September 2022, the European University Cyprus School of Medicine’s Frankfurt Branch offers the MD Degree in Germany. The Medical Doctor program is conducted in English, and carries a minimum workload of 5500 hours of theoretical and practical training, equivalent to 360 ECTS, and it can be completed over six years.

### School of Dentistry

The School of Dentistry offers a five-year Dental Surgery DBS Degree, conducted in English.
Dental Clinic on Campus The dental clinic operates on EUC campus and is used for the training of dental students.

### School of Veterinary Medicine

The School of Veterinary Medicine offers a five-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree following the European System of Evaluation of Veterinary Training (ESEVT) requirements. The programme includes early exposure to animal care, husbandry and clinical practice and access to the EUC Small Animal Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
In collaboration with the university's schools, the Distance Education Unit offers bachelor's and master's degrees, in various disciplines, such as education, music education, psychology, public health, public administration, counselling, business administration, marketing communication and social media, information systems, English language and literature, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and speech pathology. These programs are offered in Greek and/or English.