University of Nicosia-CEIA (a member of EDEX-Educational Excellence Corporation Ltd)

National Network
Cyprus
Address

46 Makedonitissas Av
1700 Nicosia
Cyprus

Telephone
22841500
Telephone (other)
22841656
Fax
22355116
E-Mail
shekeris.a@unic.ac.cy
E-Mail (2)
admin.research@unic.ac.cy
Mobile Phone
0035799332402
Organisation Type
Private Company
Year of Establishment
1981
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Democracy and community development
  3. Environment/Sustainable development
  4. Gender
  5. Human rights
  6. International/Cultural relations
  7. Media
  8. Research
  9. Youth and education
General Information
The University of Nicosia (www.unic.ac.cy) is the largest private institution in Cyprus with over 5000 students. It is an independent, co-educational, equal opportunity institution of higher education, which offers a wide range of programs to students from around the world. The College offers undergraduates studies in business, science, education and the liberal arts, as well as professional programs. UNic is subdivided into 4 schools, Business, Education, Humanities Social Sciences and Law, and Sciences. 
Mission and Objectives

The UNic mission is to assist students in becoming educated individuals, in achieving their academic and career goals, and assuming responsible roles in a changing world of international cooperation and interdependence. In pursuit of its mission, UNic strives to: ? Offer quality, career-oriented undergraduate programs, graduate studies in selected fields, and quality professional programs ? Implement the College motto “Excellence in Education” by encouraging students to strive for excellence in every activity ? Remain firmly committed to the economic, social, scientific, and cultural development of Cyprus ? Develop further as an international college, where Cypriot and international students, faculty, and staff are valued for their cultural diversity ? Recruit and retain qualified faculty and support their development ? Encourage research, publications, and creative activity ? Strengthen facilities, resources, and services to provide a stimulating environment conducive to personal growth, discovery and learning.

Main Projects / Activities

UNic along with its lecturing activities (spanning a wide spectrum of fields) is also doing research primarily within the following fields: – Gender issues – Distance learning & ICT – IR – Cyprus, EU – Mass media/communication – Social Sciences:  Immigrants,  HIV/AIDS,  Violence in sports, Conflict resolution, Religion, Marketing/Retailing - Sports management - Tourism and finance - Life sciences & health,  Diabetes , Imaging,  Medicinal herbs, Sports - Environment: sustainability - ICT 

Contact (1) Full Name
Anthos I. Shekeris
Job Title
Acting Director, Research & Innovation Office (RIO)
Head of the organisation
Nicos Peristianis
Contact (2) Full Name
Administrative Assistant
Job Title (2)
Assistant, RIO