A welcoming international community, world-class medical training and 300 days of sunshine each year. The perfect place to earn your Doctor of Medicine or Veterinary degree.
Nicosia is the capital of Cyprus and one of the safest cities in the Mediterranean – offering an ideal blend of warm climate, modern living and rich cultural heritage.
English is widely spoken, making it easy for international students to settle in. Cyprus’s two international airports provide convenient travel connections with the rest of Europe, the Middle East and beyond.
The university’s campus is in the Engomi district – a vibrant and student-focused neighborhood close to shops, cafés and restaurants. From the city’s walled old town with its museums and galleries, to its contemporary shopping streets and cultural venues, Nicosia offers something for everyone.
Living costs in Cyprus are generally lower than in most UK, US or Canadian cities, while quality of life remains high – making it a cost‑effective place to study and live.
The university’s campus – UNIC City – offers everything you need within easy walking distance of the Medical School:
modern student accommodation
more than 70 restaurants, cafés and bars
supermarkets, study spaces and cinemas.
UNIC Medical School offers some of Europe’s most advanced medical training facilities, including:
Anatomy Laboratory – human cadavers, realistic anatomical models and 3D virtual dissection tables
Clinical Skills Laboratory – simulation training with high-fidelity manikins as well as interaction with simulated and real patients
Mobile Clinic – supervised outreach offering free medical check-ups in remote areas of Cyprus
UNIC Health – the university’s outpatient center, partnering with major hospitals to provide diverse clinical training environments.
Students of UNIC School of Veterinary Medicine have access to industry-standard facilities that foster learning and animal care excellence, including:
Anatomy laboratory – cutting-edge imaging technology, 3D virtual models of multiple animal species, animal cadavers, realistic anatomy models and more
Equine clinic – advanced surgical and diagnostic facilities and dedicated learning spaces, under the supervision of a team of equine veterinarians
Biochemistry labs – cutting-edge tools for analyzing and understanding biochemical processes, from high-performance liquid chromatographs (HPLCs) to spectrophotometers, PCR machines, digital microscopes and gas chromatographs (GCs).
A range of scholarships are available when you continue to the UNIC Medical School, including some that are specifically awarded to international students. Visit the university's website to learn more.
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