Frequently Asked Questions
Programmes of study and courses during Fall 2020 semester, will be offered using one of the following modes of delivery:
- Online
- Face-to-Face with Physical Presence
- Hybrid (partly Online and partly Face-to-Face with Physical Presence).
The mode of delivery of each course is available through the online course schedule on the UNIC website (https://www.unic.ac.cy/academic-calendar/schedule-of-classes/) and on the UNIC Portal (https://portal.unic.ac.cy/).
Complete list of programmes requiring physical presence at the University premises is available at the following link: www.unic.ac.cy/Fall2020/programmes/
Some programmes of study, especially those including laboratory courses, cannot be offered completely online. If you are registered in a course that will be offered in a Face-to-Face or Hybrid mode (Face-to-Face and Online Delivery) then your physical presence at the University is required.
The mode of delivery of each course is available through the online course schedule on the UNIC website (https://www.unic.ac.cy/academic-calendar/schedule-of-classes/) and on the UNIC Portal (https://portal.unic.ac.cy/).
Complete list of programmes requiring physical presence at the University premises is available at the following link: www.unic.ac.cy/Fall2020/programmes/
Students on some programmes of study, especially those including laboratory courses, may have to register for courses requiring physical presence on campus.
If you belong to a designated vulnerable group or for any serious reason are unable to physically attend, you will be able to study online by taking online courses or selected face-to-face courses that will provide live streaming or other online support. To this end, an application form should be completed and submitted for approval to the Office of the Director of Academic Advising.
Students on some programmes of study will be able to study fully online without on-campus presence required. In such cases, returning or staying in Cyprus during Fall 2020 Semester is a personal decision and not required by the University. We note that Cyprus is currently one of the safest countries in the world right now as it relates to COVID-19 and has relatively limited restrictive measures. The final decision however is for the student to take.
Depending on the mode of delivery of each course, In-course/continuous assessment can be conducted utilizing alternative modes of assessment.
The University is currently accepting applications for admission for all programmes of study as listed at the following link: https://www.unic.ac.cy/all–programmes/
Fees and available scholarships for the Fall Semester 2020 can be found at the following links:
Fees: https://www.unic.ac.cy/admission–requirements/financial–information/tuition–and–fees/
Scholarships: https://www.unic.ac.cy/admission-requirements/financial-information/scholarships-financial-aid/
Admissions Counsellors can be reached by phone, email, or Skype.
To reach Admissions Counsellors by phone and to book a Skype appointment you can call +357 22841528 or email [email protected]
Attendance is mandatory. Throughout the provision of classes via distance learning mode, your instructors will be taking attendance online. University Regulations continue to apply as posted on the UNIC Portal (www.portal.unic.ac.cy).
All registration letters, certificates of completion and transcripts will be issued and sent electronically by the Department of Academic Affairs. Any requests for these documents should be submitted to [email protected], indicating your student ID and a contact number.
Incoming, outgoing students, and students whose applications have been recently approved, are advised to contact the Erasmus Office for further information relating to their mobilities at [email protected]
Important information:
It is underlined that all students travelling to Cyprus must have all the required documentation to travel, in particular the Cyprus Pass Flight and the Special Permission Pass (in particular if arrivals or nationalities (even if studying in a category A Country) from countries in Category C). Procedures take about two weeks before travelling and, of importance, it is advised to regularly check the Republic of Cyprus travel portal for important updates that may affect travelling.
The Library will reopen on the 28th of September, 2020. For regulations and hours please visit the library website (www.library.unic.ac.cy).
Online services are available 24/7 and remote support is available Monday – Friday, 8:00-18:00.
According to the new regulations, the Library reading room will operate with a limited number of seats. For your convenience, you can reserve your seat by contacting the Circulation Desk (+357 22842100, [email protected]).
A Student ID card is required to enter the Library building. First year students can use their Registration Form for Fall 2020 semester and ID card.
All library e-resources (eBooks, eJournals, databases, RefWorks) are accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can be found through the library website https://www.library.unic.ac.cy.
To gain access from home you need to either connect via OpenAthens or Proxy Server. More instructions can be found at https://www.library.unic.ac.cy/english-instructions-distance-learners
You can visit the Library and borrow books according to the operating regulations. For your convenience, you can inform the Circulation Desk about the items you would like to borrow before your visit (+357 22842100, [email protected])
Books can be returned either to the Circulation Desk during Library hours or 24/7 in the return box located at the Library entrance
The Career Success Centre is operating normally. No face-to-face meetings and events requiring physical presence will be conducted during the Fall 2020 semester.
If you would like to have an online personal meeting with us, please contact us at [email protected] to let us know and we will get in touch with you to arrange a meeting.
Our semester events will all be online and respective information will be announced on UNIC´s website.
Due to travel delays as a result of COVID, I would arrive Cyprus later than planned.
Please contact your residence/landlord of off-campus accommodation and schedule a check-in appointment.
- Senate Resolution: Delivery of the Fall 2020 Semester in view of COVID-19 Pandemic – 03 September 2020
- Final Assessment/Examinations of the Fall 2020 Semester and Delivery of the Spring 2021 Semester in view of COVID-19 Pandemic – 29 October 2020
- Οδηγίες για Λειτουργία Ιδρυμάτων Ανώτερης Εκπαίδευσης με Φυσική Παρουσία Φοιτητών, Ακαδημαϊκού, Διοικητικού και άλλου Προσωπικού
Academic Contacts
UNIC Academic Advisor | [email protected] | +357 22 841 524 |
Academic Letters – Registration – Pre-registration – Completion of Studies |
[email protected] | +357 22841512 / +357 22 841553 |
Transcripts | [email protected] | +357 22841512 / +357 22 841553 |
Degree Enquiries | [email protected] | +357 22841512 / +357 22 841553 |
Examinations | Information on final exams will be provided at a later stage | – |
Student Affairs | [email protected] | +357 22 842 153 |
Career Success Centre | [email protected] | +357 22 842 150 |
Library | [email protected] | +357 22 842 100 |