# University of Nicosia

> University of Nicosia opened the first medical school in Cyprus in 2011 and runs a direct-entry, six-year Doctor of Medicine programme in Nicosia (360 ECTS), alongside a separate graduate-entry pathway and an Athens campus not covered by this record. Cyprus's national accreditation registry certifies this programme from Winter 2025-2026 through Spring 2030, and EU Directive 2005/36/EC names the university as an approved medical-degree awarding body.

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## Key facts

- Location: Nicosia, [Cyprus](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/cyprus)
- Type: Private
- Established: 2011
- Official website: https://www.unic.ac.cy/med/
- Published programmes on Students Traffic: 1

## Recognition and approvals

- Cyprus national accreditation registry (DIPAE, formerly CYQAA) — 6-Year MD (Nicosia) programme certified Winter 2025-2026 through Spring 2030
- World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) — Recognition Status carried via CYQAA/DIPAE accreditation, the mechanism enabling ECFMG certification since 2024
- EU Directive 2005/36/EC (Annex V, point 5.1.1) — University of Nicosia named explicitly as an approved awarding body for the automatically-recognized Cypriot medical qualification, effective from October 2014
- Verify: [Cyprus DIPAE — Accredited Programmes, University of Nicosia Medical School listing](https://www.dipae.ac.cy/el/accreditation-el/accredited-programmes-med-el)
- Verify: [Consolidated EU Directive 2005/36/EC Annex V (Cyprus entry)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:02005L0036-20240620)

## Programmes

| Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Tuition per year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [6-Year MD Degree (Nicosia)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/university-of-nicosia-6-year-md) | MBBS | 6 years | English | €24,000 (2026-2027) |

## Why students choose it

- The first medical school in Cyprus (founded 2011), with a 6-Year MD (Nicosia) programme certified by Cyprus's national accreditation registry from Winter 2025-2026 through Spring 2030.
- EU Directive 2005/36/EC names University of Nicosia explicitly as an approved awarding body for the automatically-recognized Cypriot medical qualification, effective for degrees awarded from October 2014 onward.
- A strong, institutionally-supported US residency pathway: since 2024 ECFMG certifies only WFME-accredited-programme graduates, and the university's CYQAA/DIPAE accreditation carries WFME Recognition Status, with a dedicated USMLE Study Club and individualized career advising.

## Things to consider

- University of Nicosia also runs a separate 5-year graduate-entry MD pathway (bachelor's-degree holders only, EUR 25,000/year, 300 ECTS, accredited only through Spring 2027) and a 6-Year MD at an Athens, Greece campus -- this record covers the direct-entry 6-Year MD in Nicosia specifically, not those other pathways.
- The university does not publish a fixed 2026/27 application deadline; admissions are presented as rolling ('Admissions Open'), with a September intake -- confirm current-cycle deadlines directly with the admissions team.
- Choosing an international clinical-training placement in years 5-6 adds a substantial supplement: EUR 6,000/year for UK/USA placements or EUR 3,000/year for Switzerland/Germany placements.

## Best fit for

- Students with strong secondary-school grades (roughly 90% average, A-Level ABB, or IB 32) targeting a US residency pathway, given the university's dedicated USMLE support structure.
- Applicants comfortable with rolling admissions and confirming exact deadlines directly with the university rather than relying on a fixed published date.
- Families able to budget for substantial optional clinical-placement supplements if targeting a UK, USA, Switzerland or Germany elective.

## Campus and city

University of Nicosia Medical School has graduated a large alumni cohort now practising at several hundred medical centres worldwide, and maintains a dedicated USMLE Study Club and individualized career-advising structure from Year 1, reflecting a strong institutional focus on the US residency pathway. Students who remain in Cyprus for clinical training receive free Greek-language lessons to support patient communication.

Nicosia is Cyprus's capital. The university operates its own on-campus UNIC Medical Centre, described as the first of its kind in Cyprus, operating under the Cyprus General Healthcare System and serving as a primary-care training ground for students.

The six-year, 360-ECTS MD programme begins longitudinal, primary-care-focused clinical placements from Year 2, increases clinical intensity through Years 3-4 (including a Year 4 transition rotation across Primary Care, General Surgery and Internal Medicine plus a research project), and moves to an almost entirely clinical structure in Years 5-6, with rotating sub-specialty placements (cardiology, respiratory, gastroenterology, nephrology/urology, paediatrics, obstetrics/gynaecology, psychiatry, neurology and more) culminating in a 6-week clinical elective that can be taken abroad. The university does not publish specific named teaching-hospital partners, describing clinical sites only generically as 'affiliated hospitals' whose sub-rotation sequence depends on clinical capacity; students may also opt into international clinical-training placements in the UK, USA, Switzerland or Germany at additional cost. Graduates receive the MD degree.


## Hostel, food and safety

The university offers three residence complexes near the Medical School -- SIX (314 rooms), Triangle (147 rooms) and U (399 single-occupancy studios with an option to share) -- bookable through the same account used for the admissions application. No official per-month or per-year accommodation cost is published; applicants should confirm current rates directly with the university. Private studios, flats and houses around campus are also available, and the university arranges short-term accommodation (from budget options to hotels) for the arrival period before permanent housing begins.

No specific on-campus meal plan or dining-cost figure is published. The university's own minimum living-cost estimate for Nicosia is EUR 12,000 per year, which should be planned alongside tuition and accommodation.

No university-published campus-safety statistics were found. The university's Student Services team assists with housing and settling-in support for incoming students.

Every student is assigned a personal tutor from Year 1, alongside one-on-one Career Adviser meetings, an individualized career profile for postgraduate planning, and alumni-led mentoring. A dedicated USMLE Study Club supports students targeting US residency pathways.


## Frequently asked questions

### Is the 6-Year MD programme direct-entry after high school?

Yes. Admission follows completion of secondary education, with no separate bachelor's stage required first. This is different from University of Nicosia's separate 5-year Graduate-Entry MD, which requires an existing bachelor's degree.

### What qualification is awarded on graduation?

Graduates receive the MD (Doctor of Medicine), a Cypriot medical qualification listed under EU Directive 2005/36/EC Annex V for automatic recognition across the EU/EEA, with University of Nicosia named explicitly as an approved awarding body for degrees from October 2014 onward.

### What entrance requirements does the university use?

Admission is grade-based (roughly a 90% secondary-school average, A-Level ABB, or IB 32 overall including Biology plus one of Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics), plus English proficiency and a mandatory online interview -- there is no separate written entrance exam for this direct-entry pathway.

### What is the current tuition fee?

EUR 24,000 per year for the 6-Year MD in Nicosia. The university's separate 5-year Graduate-Entry MD is priced differently, at EUR 25,000 per year.

### Are there additional fees besides tuition?

Yes -- a EUR 60 non-refundable application fee, a EUR 1,500 administrative fee and a EUR 3,500 seat-reservation deposit (both deducted from first-semester tuition, with the deposit fully refundable if the student does not enroll), plus visa, insurance and malpractice-cover fees for non-EU students.

### When does the academic year start and when can I apply?

The academic year starts in September. The university presents admissions as rolling ('Admissions Open') rather than tied to one fixed deadline -- confirm the current application timeline directly with the admissions team.

### Is a scholarship available for international Medicine students?

Yes -- a need-based scholarship of up to 20% of tuition is available, but only after an applicant has met admissions requirements, completed the interview and received an offer; the offer letter specifies the scholarship application deadline.

### Do Indian students need NEET to join this programme?

The university's own admissions criteria do not reference NEET. Separately, India's National Medical Commission requires Indian citizens and OCI holders who obtain a primary medical qualification abroad to have qualified NEET-UG, whose result serves as the mandatory Eligibility Certificate.


## Sources

- [Cyprus DIPAE — Accredited Programmes, University of Nicosia Medical School listing](https://www.dipae.ac.cy/el/accreditation-el/accredited-programmes-med-el) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [University of Nicosia Medical School — official Accreditation page](https://www.unic.ac.cy/med/2022/06/29/accreditation/) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [Consolidated EU Directive 2005/36/EC Annex V (Cyprus entry)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:02005L0036-20240620) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [University of Nicosia Medical School — official 6-Year MD Degree programme page](https://www.unic.ac.cy/med/education/6-year-md-degree/) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [University of Nicosia Medical School — official Financial Information page](https://www.unic.ac.cy/med/admissions/financial-information/) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [University of Nicosia Medical School — official Housing Information page](https://www.unic.ac.cy/med/housing-information/) (checked 2026-07-25)
- [National Medical Commission of India — for students to study abroad](https://www.nmc.org.in/information-desk/for-students-to-study-in-abroad/) (checked 2026-07-25)

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