UNIC Holds #1 Rank in Cyprus for Research Quality and Achieves Joint #2 Rank Overall in Cyprus and Greece

The University of Nicosia (UNIC) has held its rank among the top 501-600 universities globally for the third consecutive year, according to the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR).

Specifically, in the largest and most comprehensive world university rankings THE WUR, the University of Nicosia is joint #2 in Cyprus and Greece and among the Top 150 universities in the European Union. It also achieved #1 rank in Cyprus for Research Quality, where the THE WUR recognises it as the leading university in this area.

The THE World University Rankings evaluates and compares universities worldwide based on their performance in five areas: Teaching, Research Environment, Research Quality, Industry, and International Outlook. Notably, this year’s ranking evaluated 2,092 universities worldwide, compared to 1,907 in 2024.

Commenting on this year’s ranking results, Professor Philippos Pouyioutas, Rector of the University, stated: “The University of Nicosia has developed, during the years, into a leading global institution. Building on its high-quality teaching and learning educational environment, it has evolved into one of the top research universities. It continues to hold alone the #1 position in Cyprus in Research Quality, the most important and most heavily weighted Performance Indicator of the THE WUR methodology. This indicator encompasses 4 sub-indicators: citation impact, research strength, research excellence and research influence. I would like to wholeheartedly thank, once more, the entire University community, including the teaching, research, and administrative personnel, as well as our students and alumni, who continue to propel us forward to ever greater milestones”.

Professor Dimitris Drikakis, Vice President for Global Partnerships and Executive Director of the University’s Research and Innovation Office, noted: “We are delighted to see our research efforts recognised on such a prestigious platform. The University’s research initiatives span various fields, from technology and health sciences to social sciences and humanities, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages interdisciplinary research and innovation. This ranking reflects the hard work and dedication of our faculty, researchers, students, and management, who are committed to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and contributing to the betterment of society”.

The results of this year’s THE World University Rankings enrich the series of distinctions for the University of Nicosia by the Times Higher Education organisation, as it is also ranked:

  • At #115 in the world, and at #1 in Cyprus and Greece in Research Quality in the list of the best universities in the world that are 50 years old or younger (2024 THE Young University Rankings),
  • Among the:
    • Top 201–250 universities in the world and first in Cyprus and Greece in the field of Business and Economics,
    • Top 201–250 universities in the world and first in Cyprus and Greece (with another university in Cyprus) in the field of Education,Top 301–400 universities in the world and first in Cyprus and Greece (with other universities) in the field of Psychology,
    • Top 501–600 universities in the world in the field of Social Sciences,
    • Top 601–800 universities in the world and second in Cyprus (along with another university in Cyprus) in the field of Clinical and Health (THE WUR by Subject 2024).