The University of Nicosia (UNIC) is one of the leading comprehensive research-oriented universities in the Mediterranean region, committed to teaching, research and innovation, sustainability, societal engagement and contribution to culture. The University offers more than 100 conventional face-toface (on campus) and distance learning online programmes at the Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degree level, hosting more than 14,000 students from over 100 countries.
UNIC conducts extensive high quality basic, applied, and interdisciplinary research that benefits society on a national and global scale. Our teaching and research staff excel in many academic disciplines and are acknowledged for their contribution to the creation and advancement of knowledge and technology transfer, with a particular focus on emerging technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and their impact on society.
Our focus on implementing the “Knowledge Square” through actively engaging with research centres, industry, and society, ensures that our programmes are designed and enhanced in close collaboration with related stakeholders. This focus results in programmes that address industry needs and are accredited by relevant professional bodies, correspondingly preparing graduates for a global career in today’s evolving workplace.
The University’s academic standing and global outlook have been reflected in outstanding results in international rankings. Indicatively, UNIC has been recognised by Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2022 as being among the top 3% of universities in the world.
UNIC’s main campus is located in Nicosia, Cyprus.
Social Responsibility
UNIC acknowledges its vital function in supporting environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Through its teaching, research, and engagement activities, as well as its broader actions for more sustainable business and operations, the University is committed to helping its students, government, industry, and society in tackling each of the 17 SDGs and substantively contributing to the achievement of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
At the core of UNIC’s Social Responsibility initiatives and actions is its intention to bring about positive change in five basic sectors:
1. Access to Education
2. Environmental Sustainability
3. Investing in People and the Community
4. Advancement in Research and Technology
5. Social Sustainability and Contributing to Informed Public Debate
The above is reflected in the University’s inclusion among the Top 401-600 universities globally in terms of its overall social and economic impact, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, which are the first major rankings to measure global universities’ success in delivering the SDGs.
The UN’s SDGs provide a pathway for action, reflected in UNIC’s multifaceted University Social Responsibility initiatives — which include scholarship programmes for refugees and immigrants in collaboration with the UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), the ‘Free University for the Citizens’, implemented in collaboration with the Commissionner for the Citizen, as well as ‘MENTOR’, a social and personal guidance programme awarded with the CSR and Sustainability Best Practice Award in 2019 (by CSR Cyprus) and the ACEEU Community Engagement Initiative of the Year Award in 2020. This has led to UNIC’s recognition among the Top 401-600 universities globally in terms of its overall social and economic impact.
Corporate Sustainability & Responsibility Centre (CSRC)
The Corporate Sustainability & Responsibility Centre (CSRC) aims to develop knowledge, skills, competences, and create awareness, innovative thinking and solutions on matters considered crucial for Businesses, the State, Society, and all stakeholders at large. The overall operation of CSRC is based on the principles of Ethics, Responsibility, Sustainability, Excellence, and Transparency. CSRC aims to approach the major challenges that Business Leaders are facing in a synergic and inclusive manner, mindset and thinking, and to assist in the creation of partnerships, community engagement, shared leadership and social entrepreneurship as key factors for positive impact, social cohesion, environmental resilience and long-lasting business sustainability.
Acknowledging the pending business and societal transformations required to achieve a sustainable future for all, CSRC delivers added value to its stakeholders through the applied and pioneering research it conducts and the support services it provides.
Dr Alexandros Antonaras, Vice President, Student Affairs
Τelephone: +357 22 841637
Fax: +357 22 352360
Email: antonaras.a@unic.ac.cy
Address: 46 Makedonitissis Avenue, 2417 Engomi, Nicosia