Founded in 1989, University of Cyprus is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Nicosia (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Cyprus, University of Cyprus (UCY) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Cyprus (UCY) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 30 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.