Jordanian Tawjihi accepted
UNIC's qualifications table lists the Jordanian Certificate of Higher Education (Tawjihi) with standard entry at 60% or above, special admission at 50 to 59%, and 75% or above for programmes with higher entry requirements.
Partner university · Nicosia, Cyprus
University of Nicosia
The largest university in Cyprus, teaching in English, with a medical school run in partnership with a UK university and a large international student body.
QS World #711-720QS World Rankings 2027
From EUR 10,320Undergraduate fee per year
Founded 1980Private university
5,000Students
About the university
Why students choose the University of Nicosia
The largest university in Cyprus, teaching in English, with a medical school run in partnership with a UK university and a large international student body.
We apply here for direct entry. Entry requirements vary by programme, so the first step is a review of your transcripts and English score against the specific course you want.
Tuition, entry requirements and intake dates differ by programme and change each year. Ask us for the current figures for the course you are considering rather than relying on published averages.
Ways inDirect entry
Photos: University of Nicosia, used with permission. Founding year and student numbers are from Wikidata.
Entry requirements
Applying from Jordan
High school certificate
The minimum undergraduate requirement is a recognised High School Leaving Certificate; some programmes have higher entry requirements, and the Medical School has its own admissions.
English for bachelors
Undergraduate programmes taught in English require, for example, IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 72; students with IELTS 4.5 or above take a placement test and receive English support classes.
English for masters
Master's applicants need a recognised bachelor's degree and English such as IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 79, unless their first degree was taught in English.
Application deadlines
Indicative deadlines for international students are late June for the September (Fall) intake and late October for the February (Spring) intake.
Visa guidance
Non-EU students are advised to contact the Admissions Department for guidance on visa and residence permit requirements, which vary by nationality and programme.
Compare your Tawjihi average with every partner university
Guidance only: meeting a requirement does not guarantee an offer, and each course sets its own grades and English level. Checked October 2026.
Fees
What the University of Nicosia costs in 2026-2027
Medicine (MD) EUR 24,000 a year; Veterinary Medicine EUR 21,000 a year; Pharmacy EUR 10,800 a year. English Language Foundation Programme EUR 7,500 for one year.
International (overseas) fees per year, as published by the university at unic.ac.cy. Ask us to confirm the fee for your course.
UndergraduateEUR 10,320 - 11,820per year
Programmes
Popular courses at the University of Nicosia
Computer Science (BSc, 4 Years)
4 years Course page
Pharmacy (MPharm, Integrated Master, 5 Years)
5 years Course page
MSc in Computer Science - Blockchain Concentration
Course page
Compare courses at every partner university
A selection from the university's own course pages. Durations and intakes can change; we confirm the details for your year when we apply. Checked October 2026.
How it works
Your application to the University of Nicosia, step by step
- 1
Free consultation
We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether the University of Nicosia is realistic.
- 2
Choose your course and route
We match you to the right course and intake.
- 3
Application and offer
We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.
- 4
Scholarship check
We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.
- 5
Student visa
Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.
- 6
Arrival
Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.
Questions
Studying at the University of Nicosia: common questions
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Ask on WhatsAppHow much does the University of Nicosia cost for international students?
International undergraduate fees for 2026-2027 start from EUR 10,320 a year and go up to EUR 11,820, depending on the course. Medicine (MD) EUR 24,000 a year; Veterinary Medicine EUR 21,000 a year; Pharmacy EUR 10,800 a year. English Language Foundation Programme EUR 7,500 for one year.
Is there a foundation route into the University of Nicosia?
GESCO applies to the University of Nicosia by direct entry. Ask us about alternatives if your grades are not there yet.
Where is the University of Nicosia?
The University of Nicosia is in Nicosia, Cyprus. It was founded in 1980.
Does GESCO charge me to apply to the University of Nicosia?
The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to the University of Nicosia directly. Ask us about any service fees before you start.
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- Direct application. We hold an agreement with this university
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- No obligation. If GESCO is not the right route for you, we will say so
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