Medicine is one of the most popular choices for Lebanese students looking at Cyprus. The University of Nicosia Medical School offers a six-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) that school leavers can enter directly, taught entirely in English.
Why Cyprus for medicine?
- English-taught programme with an international faculty
- A European qualification, a short flight from Beirut
- Clinical training in teaching hospitals and clinics
- A large international student community
What do you need?
Strong grades in biology and chemistry, proof of English and, typically, an interview. Requirements and intake dates change, so confirm them before you plan, UNICedar checks your eligibility for free.
Recognition in Lebanon
Medicine is a regulated profession. Lebanese graduates usually seek degree equivalence through the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and must meet the requirements of the relevant professional order to practise. We explain the current process before you apply, so you can decide with full information.