School of Humanities and Social Sciences

UNIC is recognised as one of the leading universities in the subject area of Social Sciences, ranked among the Top 501-600 universities in the world, #132 in the European Union, #7 in Cyprus and Greece, and #3 in Cyprus by the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject.

#3 in cyprus

Times Higher Education
World University Rankings by Subject 2024

Find a Programme

90.0%

Employment Rate of the School Graduates Within 18 Months of Completing Their Degree

One of the leading universities
in the area of Social Sciences

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a wide range of on-campus and distance learning programmes of study at the Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral levels. Its departments and programmes encompass a range of disciplines, from art and design to psychology, from literature to communication studies, and from architecture to comparative theology.

Diverse Community

The diverse community of faculty members and students produces work that is aimed at resolving important social and humanitarian issues, utilising new technological developments, such as virtual reality, and addressing the many puzzles in human psychology.

Critical Thinking

The School’s programmes focus on critical thinking as a tool for interpreting the world and the human experience, engaging in a multiplicity of creative activities, scrutinising languages and cultures, and variously contributing to society.

School Faculty

Courses are taught by international faculty with excellent research output, teaching experience, and professional qualifications in dedicated facilities, state-of-the-art studios and laboratories, employing a range of professional grade equipment and cutting-edge technology.

SHSS Newsletter

School’s Newsletter contains information about books and articles published (recent and forthcoming), workshops and symposia organised, competitions, research projects, conferences organised and/or attended by faculty, field trips and site visits organised to enrich our students’ learning experiences, and activities organised by Departments to promote their work and connect with the wider community.

View all issues

Global Connections

The School’s global connections with other leading universities and professional organisations offer opportunities for international research collaborations, student training, and the development of joint/dual degree programmes.

Top Reasons to Study at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences

#7 in Cyprus
and Greece

#132
in the EU

Top 501-600
in the World

Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024

Top 301-400 in the world | #79 in EU | #1 in Greece and Cyprus*

for Psychology (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024)
*Alongside the University of Cyprus and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Inovative curricula

across the humanities and social sciences disciplines with international faculty highly involved in industry, practice, research, and policymaking

Pioneering faculty research

in virtual reality, typography and visual communication, and art

State-of-the-art digital fabrication facilities

cutting-edge computing and model making labs, as well as fully-equipped digital media production labs

International and local field trips,

academic collaborations, industry partnerships, design and fabrication workshops, exchange activities

Mediazone, the audiovisual hub of UNIC

provides opportunities for hands-on practical experience, working alongside media industry professionals

High quality interdisciplinary postgraduate training

in the Social Sciences, Psychology, Languages, and Theology

UNIC Stories

Inspiring stories and testimonials from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences students and alumni.

  • Rafaella Georgiou
    Permanent Mission of the Republic of Cyprus to the United Nations

    The knowledge and experiences I acquired as a student at the University definitely shaped me as both an individual and a professional. Due to its geographical position and rich history, Cyprus is a truly unique place, ideal for studying International Relations. Indeed, this has given me a great advantage in my current position, where I get to apply all I have learnt during my studies. I am a very proud UNIC graduate!