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Yes. UNICedar's application assistance is completely free of charge for students and parents. We help you choose a programme, prepare your documents and submit your application to the University of Nicosia, you never pay UNICedar a fee.

UNICedar is a Lebanon-based team representing the University of Nicosia (UNIC) for Lebanese students. We guide students and families from the first question to enrolment in Nicosia, Cyprus.

Book a free consultation by WhatsApp, phone or the contact form. Tell us your grades, interests and preferred start date, and we will suggest the right programme and a clear plan for your application.

Undergraduate applicants generally need a recognised secondary school certificate (such as the Lebanese Baccalaureate, French Baccalaureate or IB) and proof of English proficiency. Requirements vary by programme, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, for example, look closely at science grades. We check your grades against the requirements for free.

UNIC admits most students in the Fall (September) and Spring (January) semesters, while some programmes, such as Medicine, have one intake per year. Places in popular programmes fill early, so we recommend starting your application several months ahead. Ask us for the current deadlines.

UNIC is an accredited university in Cyprus, a member state of the European Union. Lebanese graduates usually apply for degree equivalence through Lebanon's Ministry of Education and Higher Education, and regulated professions such as medicine, pharmacy and law may have additional requirements. Rules can change, so we explain the current process for your specific programme before you apply.

No. UNIC programmes for international students are taught in English, so you do not need Greek to study. Many students pick up some Greek for daily life, but it is not required.

Yes. UNIC is known for its distance-learning programmes, particularly at master’s level, including several of the School of Business’s 18 master’s degrees, so some students can study from Lebanon. Availability depends on the programme, we will tell you which options are offered online.

UNIC has eight schools: Medicine (six degrees, including a six-year Doctor of Medicine), Veterinary Medicine (a five-year DVM), Business (12 bachelor’s and 18 master’s degrees, plus ACA, ACCA, ADIT, CFA and CPD training), Life Sciences (Pharmacy, Human Biology, Nursing, Physiotherapy and Sports Science), Engineering (Civil, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, and Oil & Gas, plus Computer and Data Science), Social & Human Sciences, Education, and Law.

The University of Nicosia is ranked 501–600 in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, placing it among the top 600 universities globally.

UNIC’s main campus is in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus. Ten programmes are also available in Athens, Greece. We tell you where your chosen programme is taught.

Tuition depends on the programme and level of study, and UNIC may offer scholarships or discounts to eligible international students. Contact UNICedar for the current fees and scholarship options for your chosen programme.

After you are accepted and confirm your place, UNIC's international office guides you through the student entry permit with Cyprus' immigration authorities. After arrival you complete your residence registration. UNICedar helps you prepare the documents and keeps you on track.

Yes. Students can live in dorms with a private bathroom, a balcony and a kitchenette. UNICedar explains the options and costs and helps you arrange your room before you arrive.

Very close. A direct flight from Beirut to Larnaca takes about 40 minutes, and Nicosia is roughly a 45-minute drive from Larnaca airport, so home is never far away.