University of Nicosia - Global Semesters: Semester in Cyprus

Nicosia, Cyprus

Dates and Deadlines

Term:

Calendar Year

Spring

Start Date

See Advisor

End Date

See Advisor

Deadline

9/15/2023

Information

Area of Study:

Accounting, Art History, Art Studio, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Communication, Computer Science, Criminology, Dance, Economics, Engineering (General), English, European Studies, Exercise Science, Finance, Geography, Health, Medicine, and Human Values, History, International Studies, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Media Arts, Medicine - General Study, Middle Eastern Studies, Music, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology

Program Type:

Direct Enrollment, Internship

Language of Instruction:

English

GPA:

2.5

Language Prerequisite:

Advisor Name:

Leanne Olona

Advisor Email:

studyabd@unm.edu

Overview

Our Semester in Cyprus study abroad program is a classic direct enrollment semester abroad based at the University of Nicosia, the leading university in Cyprus. Students select up to five courses from hundreds available in over 70 different programs of study that the University of Nicosia offers.

The University of Nicosia offers accredited bachelor's coursework in the School of Business, School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law, and School of Sciences and Engineering. We have educated tens of thousands of college students, hailing from every corner of the world, over the past twenty-five years in Cyprus. You will be in experienced and immensely knowledgeable local hands with us here.

In addition to the academic coursework, students participate in a series of educational trips and cultural excursions within Cyprus. The excursions and cultural events ensure that students visit major cities in Cyprus, develop a relationship with the local culture and enhance their intercultural competencies. This study abroad program is appropriate for a wide range of students.

Scholarship Opportunities: UNM students have the opportunity to apply for a $500 scholarship from the University of Nicosia, in addition to another $500 early deposit scholarship. If students travel in a co-hort of 5 UNM students, additional scholarship funding of $400 per student is available.

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Academics

University of Nicosia

The University of Nicosia provides the academic curriculum, faculty and facilities for this study abroad program. Classes are taught at the University of Nicosia's main campus in Nicosia and students receive a the University of Nicosia transcript upon successful completion of their coursework.

The University of Nicosia is a well-known international institution and the largest university in Cyprus with over 7,000 students (including 1,000 international degree-seeking students) enrolled at three campuses in the three largest cities in Cyprus. The University of Nicosia is accredited at the bachelor's, master's and doctorate level and has particular strengths in business, international relations, engineering, computer science and some areas of the social sciences. The University of Nicosia has more than 200 faculty, over 80% of which hold the rank of assistant professor or higher.

All of the classroom buildings in Nicosia were built over the last decade and match modern American facilities in terms of design, comfort and information technology. The University of Nicosia is designed on the American semester model and uses US standards for grading, contact hours and credit hours. All University of Nicosia courses, for local or international students, are taught in English.

Accreditation

The University of Nicosia is fully accredited at the bachelor's and master's level and approved at the doctorate level by SEKAP, the Cypriot accreditation board appointed by the Ministry of Culture and Education and the Council of Ministries.

NOTE: GEO works to provide the most accurate academic information for each program, but please confirm on the host institution website. This is particularly important for program dates, as study abroad students may be asked to arrive early for orientation, language immersion, or other activities.

Location

The City

Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, combines both old and new in a busy modern commercial and business center and a centuries-old culture:

The center of the city is it's old quarter surrounded by a Venetian sandstone fortress wall with a moat and heart-shaped bastions.
Mosques and palm trees give an oriental atmosphere to the old city. Wander round narrow streets with overhanging balconies and the beautiful restored pedestrian precinct with craft shops, cafes and taverns.
The new city spreads beyond the walls with a modern Europeanised center of high-rise buildings, office blocks, shops and pavement cafes. expanding into suburban residential areas.

Campus Facilities

The University of Nicosia has campuses in the three major cities in Cyprus. Its facilities include 71 classrooms, 13 amphitheaters, 5 conference rooms, 25 computer labs and several other specialized labs servicing the needs of its design, communication, TV and radio, music, language, engineering, culinary arts, hotel management, life and health sciences, psychology and education programs.

The Nicosia campus where GLS students are based, consists of eight buildings totaling 300,000 square feet and includes a 70,000 volume library. It is located in a high-end residential neighborhood in Nicosia.
The campus is also equipped with a restaurant, 2 cafeterias, an open-air amphitheater, a bookstore, a copy-center, a movie - theater, a games room and a gym that is open daily and is free of charge for all students. The cafeteria and Training Restaurant offer meals, drinks, snacks and recreational facilities and are also a congenial place for students to meet between and after classes.
The University of Nicosia's movie theatre, Cine Studio, is one of the best theaters in Nicosia, with comfortable seats and a state of the art film projector and stereo system. It shows art-house films for students and staff and is also open to the public at large.
The University of Nicosia has a distributed LAN-based computing environment and WiFi service is available in many parts of the Nicosia campus. Computer labs also are available for student use.

Housing

Student Housing

While in Nicosia, you will stay with other Global Learning Semesters students in same-sex apartments or houses (units) in

residential areas near the University of Nicosia campus

Maro Apartments

Occupancy: 2-4
Area: 80 square meters
Non-Smoking
Elevators: Yes
A/C/Heating: Yes

Internet: Yes (Wi-Fi)
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: €2 per wash/€ 2 per dry
Phone: Cell phones provided

Anthi Apartments

Occupancy: 2-4
Area: 80 square meters
Non-Smoking
Elevators: Yes
A/C/Heating: Yes

Internet: Yes (Wi-Fi)
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Phone: Cell phones provided

Dinos Apartments

Occupancy: 2-4
Area: 80 square meters
Non-Smoking
Elevators: Yes
A/C/Heating: Yes

Internet: Yes (Wi-Fi)
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Phone: Cell phones provided

Gabriel Apartments

Occupancy: 2-4
Area: 80 square meters
Non-Smoking
Elevators: Yes
A/C/Heating: Yes

Internet: Yes (Wi-Fi)
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Phone: Cell phones provided

Rafis Apartments

Occupancy: 2-4
Area: 80 square meters
Non-Smoking
Elevators: Yes
A/C/Heating: Yes

Internet: Yes (Wi-Fi)
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Phone: Cell phones provided

Andreas Apartment

Occupancy: 2-3 Internet: Yes (Wi-Fi)

Area: 80 square meters Kitchen/:Yes

Non-Smoking Laundry:Yes

Elevators: Yes Phone:Cell Phones provided

A/C/Heating: Yes

Important Points About Housing

Unlike some other study abroad programs, we guarantee housing. Your housing will be available for move-in at the beginning of the program. Our units are modern, furnished, and include kitchens, lounges and basic amenities (e.g. refrigerator, toaster, oven, etc). As is typical of apartment living, not all units are identical as it relates to amenities, furniture and size.

All of our units have WiFi (wireless internet broadband) available. The University of Nicosia campus library has also WiFi access available for all students.

Our base fees are for double-occupancy living (e.g. two students per bedroom). Units might have 1, 2 or more bedrooms.

Students that would like a bedroom of their own can request a single room by paying the single supplement with their program fees. We cannot guarantee availability of single rooms and will refund single supplements if we cannot accommodate a single room request. It is highly unlikely that a student will be able to successfully request a single room after he or she has arrived in Cyprus.

Room assignment occurs after the participant list for a semester is finalized. We attempt to accommodate reasonable roommate or housing preferences, but make no guarantees that we will be able to do so. All else being equal, we prioritize housing requests based on the date we receive a student's full payment (earlier is better). This is not an absolute factor, but is used as a "tie-breaker" when needed.

Our units are not supervised residence halls. Students are expected to be capable of mature, independent apartment-style living with their roommates.

Links

Global Semesters: Semester in Cyprus

Program Pricing and Scholarships (pdf)