Top medical universities in Cyprus for international students
There are 11 medical universities in Cyprus. These universities have many of their medical programs in the English language. In addition, significant medical disciplines like general medicine, dentistry, nursing, and pharmacy are open to international students. This makes Cyprus a favorable study abroad destination.
Studying in Cyprus offers several benefits to international students. With Cyprus being an EU member state, graduates are eligible to work in any other EU state. Moreover, the cost of studying in Cyprus is low, and most universities offer scholarships.
Let’s look at some of the best medical universities in Cyprus.
| National Ranking 2021 | University | Medicine and Related Programs Offered |
| 1 | University of Cyprus | Precision Medicine in Clinical Practice (MSc) |
| 2 | Eastern Mediterranean University | Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Sciences |
| 3 | Cyprus International University | Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Sciences |
| 4 | University of Nicosia | Medicine |
| 5 | Near East University | Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Sciences, Veterinary Medicine |
| 8 | European University Cyprus | Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Sciences |
| 9 | European University of Lefke | Pharmacy, Dentistry, Health Sciences |
| 11 | Girne American University | Medicine, Pharmacy, Health Sciences |
| 13 | Frederick University | Pharmacy, Nursing |
| 19 | Final International University | Dentistry, Pharmacy, Health Sciences |
| 22 | Cyprus Science University | Nursing |
This article features 11 best universities ranking in the top 25 in Cyprus per UniRank 2021. All of the universities offer courses related to medicine or health sciences. And these courses are available in English.
Further details of a few universities are given below.
University of Cyprus
Established in 1989, the University of Cyprus is the country’s most significant higher education institution. The university has consistently ranked within the top 600 in THE rankings since 2017. Since 2020, it has been included in QS Rankings in the best 500.
However, the university offers only one medical program. The MSc degree in Precision Medicine in Clinical Practice is three semesters long. The program aims to allow health professionals to be trained in the applications of precision medicine in practice. The program is most useful for those in biomedical sciences.
Some subjects in the program are
- Medical Statistics and Research Methodologies
- Clinical Τrials
- Pharmacology and pharmacogenomics
- Molecular Diagnostics
- Clinical applications of precision medicine
- Case studies in precision medicine
- Human Molecular and Medical Genetics
Admission requirements include
- CV
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with at least 60%
- English proficiency (defined by the criteria set by CYQAA)
- Letters of recommendation
- Motivation letter
Eastern Mediterranean University
The Eastern Mediterranean University is a public university established in 1979. The university has four faculties dedicated to healthcare.
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Dentistry
The table summarizes all the English-taught programs available at the university.
| Program Name | Faculty | Duration | Annual Tuition Fees in USD |
| Doctor of Dental Medicine (Joint Program with IUMS/Iran) | Dentistry | 5 years | 19,192 |
| Medicine (Joint Program with Marmara University, Turkey) | Medicine | 6 years | 21,198 |
| Nursing | Health Sciences | 4 years | 15,937 |
| Nutrition & Dietetics | Health Sciences | 4 years | 15,937 |
| Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation | Health Sciences | 4 years | 15,937 |
| Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) | Pharmacy | 5 years | 16,914 |
| Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) | Pharmacy | 6 years | 16,914 |
Admission requirements
- High school completion
- Should score at least 85% for Medicine and Dentistry, 75% for Pharmacy, and 65% for Health Sciences
- Academic transcripts
- Copy of passport
- Passport-size photographs
Cyprus International University
Cyprus International University was founded in 1997. CIU is an English-language private university. The university is well-recognized for its excellent quality education and modern infrastructure.
There are several English language medical programs across various disciplines:
| Program Name | Duration | Annual Tuition Fees in EUR | Annual Tuition Fees in USD* |
| Dentistry | 5 years | 10,645 | 10,813 |
| Nutrition and Dietetics | 4 years | 5,843 | 5,935 |
| Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation | 4 years | 5,843 | 5,935 |
| Medicine | 6 years | 12,955 | 13,160 |
| Pharmacy (M.Pharm) | 5 years | 7,844 | 7,968 |
| Pharmacy (Pharm.D) | 6 years | 7,844 | 7,968 |
| Nursing | 4 years | 5,843 | 5,935 |
* Tuition fees in USD are converted to EUR at the rate of 1 EUR = 1.01 USD. Please note that currency exchange rates are subject to change from time to time.
Admission requirements
- Application form
- Secondary School Certificate
- English Language competence: TOEFL (65 IBT) or IELTS (5.5)
- Scanned copy of passport
University of Nicosia
The University of Nicosia is a private university established in 1980. It has affiliations with several universities globally. With a ranking as the 179th
Young University by THE rankings, UNIC enjoys a favorable global reputation.
The university offers programs in medicine at various study levels.
| Program Name | Duration | Study Level | Annual Tuition Fees in EUR | Annual Tuition Fees in USD* |
| Medicine / MD | 6 years | Undergraduate | 18,000-22,000 | 18,260-22,318 |
| Medical Science | 4 years | Doctoral | 5,000 | 5,072 |
| Veterinary Medicine (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, DVM) | 5 years | Undergraduate | 20,000 | 20,290 |
| Nursing | 4 years | Undergraduate | 9,420 | 9,556 |
| Pharmacy | 5 years | Undergraduate | 9,420 | 9,556 |
* Tuition fees in USD are converted to EUR at the rate of 1 EUR = 1.01 USD. Please note that currency exchange rates are subject to change from time to time.
Admission requirements
- High School Leaving Certificate
- High School grade of 7.5/10 or 15/20 or equivalent
- English Language Requirement of IELTS 6 and above or equivalent
- A copy of your passport
- Academic Records (True copy of the original)
For students enrolling in Master’s additional documents needed are
- Letters of recommendations
- CV
- Personal Statement
- Research proposal (for doctoral students)
Near East University
Near East University was established in 1988. The university offers the broadest range of programs in healthcare. Students can choose any of the professional or vocational courses. Many of these programs are available in both English and Turkish languages. The university has an acceptance rate of 45%.
Below are some details of the professional courses available at the university.
| Program Name | Duration | Annual Tuition Fees in EUR | Annual Tuition Fees in USD* |
| Dentistry | 5 years | 11,600 | 11,768 |
| Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation | 4 years | 5,600 | 5,680 |
| Nursing | 4 years | 5,600 | 5,680 |
| Medicine | 6 years | 12,600 | 12,782 |
| Pharmacy | 5 years | 8,600 | 8,724 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 5 years | 8,600 | 8,724 |
* Tuition fees in USD are converted to EUR at the rate of 1 EUR = 1.01 USD. Please note that currency exchange rates are subject to change from time to time.
Admission requirements
- University-conducted entrance test
- High school diploma with at least 60-65%
- Student should be in Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics)
- Academic Transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency (If any standardized test is taken)
- Photocopy of passport
- If taken, students can also show that SAT exam results
