University of Nicosia Health – Medical School | School of Veterinary Medicine

The University of Nicosia (UNIC), located in Cyprus, is one of the top universities in the world, ranked among the top 2% globally and positioned within the top 600 institutions worldwide and the top 155 in Europe, according to the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. With over 12,500 students from more than 100 countries, UNIC is the leading university in Southern Europe, offering most of its programs in English. UNIC offers excellent education in Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, leading to accredited degrees with job opportunities in Europe and worldwide. Our medical graduates are already employed in reputable hospitals around the world, in countries such as the UK, USA, Greece, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, and the UAE.

The Medical School offers a dual-path Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, with options for a 6-year track for high school graduates and a 5-year track for those with an undergraduate degree.The medical programs are listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools and accredited by the World Federation for Medical Education The School of Veterinary Medicine at UNIC offers a 5-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program, providing first-class scientific and clinical training aligned with international standards

• Cyprus educational system

• Cyprus as a study destination

• Information on our Doctor of Medicine MD6 programme and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine DVM programme

• Admissions requirements for Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

• Tuition Fees and Scholarships for Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

• Accreditation and Career Opportunities

• Clinical Training in Hirslanden Hospital in Zurich

• High school graduates

• University graduates

Undergraduate 6-Year Degree in Medicine for High School Leavers

Admission Requirements

Austrian Matura with a minimum overall of 1.8 and a minimum of one science with 1, plus one more science with 2, plus one more subject with 2. Biology is a mandatory subject.

Other qualifications are also accepted, such as A’ Levels, International Baccalaureate etc.

Please click the link below to see our entry requirements.

https://www.unic.ac.cy/med/education/6-year-md-degree/#tab-79ef23ad6189304edf0

2. English Language Requirements:

IELTS and TOEFL iBT

Other English language proficiencies are also accepted; please see here.

https://www.unic.ac.cy/med/education/6-year-md-degree/#tab-79ef23ad6189304edf0

(DVM) – 5-Year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) for High School Leavers

Admission Requirements

Doctor Veterinary Medicine (DVM) – 5 Year Undergraduate Entry Degree

Austrian Matura with a minimum overall of 1.8 and a minimum of one science with 1, plus one more science with 2, plus one more subject with 2. Chemistry is a mandatory subject.

Other qualifications are also accepted, such as A’ Levels, International Baccalaureate etc.

Please click the link below to see our entry requirements.https://www.unic.ac.cy/vet/admission-requirements/

2. English Language Requirements

IELTS and TOEFL iBT
Other English language proficiencies are also accepted; please see here.

https://www.unic.ac.cy/vet/admission-requirements/

Undergraduate 6-Year Degree in Medicine for High School Leavers

Annual tuition is €22,000 per year for all 6 years of study.

Scholarships will be awarded based on demonstrated financial need and can cover up to 20% of tuition costs per year.

(DVM) 5-Year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) for High School Leavers

Annual tuition is €20,000 per year for all 5 years of study.

All students applying for entry in Fall 2025, will be awarded a 10% scholarship for the duration of their studies

Doctor of Medicine: 6-Year Degree in Medicine for High School Leavers

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine DVM: 5-Year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine for High School Leavers

Doctor of Medicine MD

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine DVM