Universities in Cyprus
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Cyprus
  • 27 Sep, 2023: Publication of THE World University Rankings. University of Cyprus with highest ranking among universities in Cyprus ranked #501.
  • 15 Aug, 2023: Publication of ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking. University of Cyprus ranked #701.
  • 31 Jul, 2023: Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities updated with University of Cyprus ranked highest among 13 listed universities in Cyprus.
  • 22 Jul, 2023: Urap published most recent results of URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field (Business). Includes 30 universities from Cyprus.

Rankings of universities in Cyprus 2024

Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (136 reviews)
  • #2 
  • #501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #1 
  • #368 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #1 
  • #955 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
Show 12 more rankings of University of Cyprus and subject specific rankings for 6 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (41 reviews)
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  • #3 
  • #601 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #2 
  • #1897 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #4 
  • #1172 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
Show 8 more rankings of Cyprus University of Technology and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (3556 reviews)
  • #4 
  • #601 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #4 
  • #2064 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #2 
  • #782 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
Show 10 more rankings of Eastern Mediterranean University and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects


Student satisfaction: 3.3 / 5.0 (238 reviews)
  • #1 
  • #501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #3 
  • #2024 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #3 
  • #122 
THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education
[Published 19 October, 2021]
Show 6 more rankings of University of Nicosia and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.0 / 5.0 (571 reviews)
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  • #5 
  • #601 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #7 
  • #2463 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #3 
  • #948 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
Show 6 more rankings of Near East University and subject specific rankings for 4 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (108 reviews)
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  • #8 
  • #2508 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #6 
  • #2390 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 28 November, 2022]
  • #5 
  • #211 
QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia
[Published 15 December, 2021]
Show 2 more rankings of European University Cyprus

#7
Cyprus

European University of Lefke

Student satisfaction: 3.9 / 5.0 (236 reviews)
  • #5 
  • #2162 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #9 
  • #3385 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#8
Cyprus

Frederick University

Student satisfaction: 4.7 / 5.0 (28 reviews)
  • #6 
  • #2185 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #8 
  • #3316 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
  • #2 
  • #201 
THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 01 June, 2023]

#9
Cyprus

Cyprus International University

Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (690 reviews)
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  • #9 
  • #2877 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #7 
  • #2209 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
  • #4 
  • #401 
THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 01 June, 2023]

#10
Cyprus

Girne Üniversitesi

Student satisfaction: 4.0 / 5.0 (69 reviews)
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  • #10 
  • #4328 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#11
Cyprus

Girne Amerikan Üniversitesi

Student satisfaction: 4.0 / 5.0 (874 reviews)
  • #11 
  • #6594 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#12
Cyprus

American College

Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (134 reviews)
  • #12 
  • #7356 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#13
Cyprus

Alexander College

Student satisfaction: 4.7 / 5.0 (116 reviews)
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  • #13 
  • #11423 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#14
Cyprus

College of Tourism and Hotel Management

Student satisfaction: 4.2 / 5.0 (66 reviews)

#15
Cyprus

City Unity College Nicosia

Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (127 reviews)

#16
Cyprus

Akdeniz Karpaz Üniversitesi

Student satisfaction: 3.3 / 5.0 (21 reviews)
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#17
Cyprus

P.A. College


#18
Cyprus

The CTL Eurocollege


#19
Cyprus

ARTE Music Academy


#20

Cyprus Fulbright Commission


Highest subject rankings of universities in Cyprus

Computer Science THE World University Rankings by Subject
#151 
Near East University
Engineering THE World University Rankings by Subject
#176 
Near East University
Education THE World University Rankings by Subject
#176 
University of Cyprus
Psychology THE World University Rankings by Subject
#201 
University of Cyprus
Physics GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#301 
University of Cyprus
Medicine QS World University Rankings By Subject
#601 
University of Cyprus

Cyprus Key Facts for International Students

13 out of 20 Universities in Cyprus Ranked in at least one ranking

19 Different Rankings list Universities in Cyprus (14 institution and 5 subject rankings)

2 Global Rankings rank Universities in Cyprus Among TOP 200

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FAQ

University of Cyprus ranks #1 in Cyprus in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in Cyprus University of Cyprus is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 20 rankings where University of Cyprus is listed.

Near East University is ranked best in Cyprus for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the Near East University.

Near East University is ranked best in Cyprus for Engineering (Engineering). See all rankings for the Near East University.

University of Cyprus is ranked best in Cyprus for Education (Education). See all rankings for the University of Cyprus.

University of Cyprus is ranked best in Cyprus for Social Studies & Humanities (Psychology). See all rankings for the University of Cyprus.

University of Cyprus is ranked best in Cyprus for Natural Sciences (Physics). See all rankings for the University of Cyprus.

University of Cyprus is ranked best in Cyprus for Medicine & Health (Medicine). See all rankings for the University of Cyprus.

Ranking publishers

British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia:

Academic reputation 30% Employer reputation 20% Faculty/student ratio 10% Papers per faculty 10% International research network 10%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands

Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:

Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity

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NTU ranking

Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:

Research Productivity: 25%

  • # Articles last 11 years: 10%
  • # Articles current year: 15%

Research Impact: 35%

  • # Citations last 11 years: 15%
  • # Citations last 2 years: 10%
  • Average # citations last 11 years: 10%

Research Excellence: 40%

  • H-index last 2 years: 10%
  • # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
  • # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%

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RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)

Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:

Teaching: 40%

  • Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • World Teaching Reputation: 8%

Research: 40%

  • Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
  • Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
  • Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • World Research Reputation: 8%

International Diversity: 10%

  • International Faculty: 2%
  • International Students: 2%
  • International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
  • Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
  • International Level: 2%

Financial Sustainability: 10%

  • Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
  • Institutional Income per Student: 2%
  • Papers per Research Income: 2%
  • Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
  • Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:

Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:

Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:

Quality of Education 10%

  • Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%

Quality of Faculty 40%

  • Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
  • Highly Cited Researchers 20%

Research Output 40%

  • Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
  • Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%

Per Capita Performance 10%

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 20% International outlook (staff, students, research) 10% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 10%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%

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Urap

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Us News

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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