A rising power in medical and health sciences education

With strong global rankings, world-class facilities and campuses in Cyprus and Germany, European University Cyprus (EUC) is at the forefront of international education in Europe. It draws students from the UK, France, Germany, Greece, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Canada and other countries in Central and Northern Europe. 

EUC ranked among the top 501-600 universities globally for medicine, dentistry and health programmes in Times Higher Education’s 2025 World University Rankings by subject. The university offers 29 medical and health sciences programmes, including medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, biomedical science, pharmacy, nutrition and dietetics, and physiotherapy. Thirteen of these programmes are available only at EUC in Cyprus. 

As a proud member of Galileo Global Education, Europe’s largest higher education group, EUC benefits from a vast global network of academic partnerships, research collaborations and mobility opportunities. Today, the university serves more than 12,600 students, supported by state-of-the-art academic infrastructure across its Schools of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, Sciences, Business Administration, Law and Humanities, and Social and Education Sciences.

EUC offers an exceptional blend of academic excellence and international experience. It earned a prestigious five-star overall rating from QS Stars University Ratings 2024, achieving top scores in the performance indicators of teaching quality, employability, global engagement, online learning and diversity, equity and inclusion. The university’s Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme also earned five stars for its academic rigour and competitiveness.

A leading destination for medical studies in Europe

EUC has become a top choice for international medical students, offering English-taught medicine, veterinary and dentistry degrees that are recognised across the EU and beyond. These qualifications offer graduates seamless professional mobility and career progression worldwide.

Cyprus itself offers an outstanding environment for medical education, combining academic depth with a high quality of life, year-round sunshine and a modern and safe environment. As an EU member state and part of the European Higher Education Area, Cyprus ensures that EUC’s programmes meet European academic and professional standards, guaranteeing recognition and credibility across the continent.

At the heart of EUC’s success is its School of Medicine, renowned for its innovative curriculum, international faculty and early clinical exposure. Its MD programme is fully accredited, recognised by the World Health Organization and listed in major global directories including the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates in the US, the General Medical Council in the UK, and the World Federation for Medical Education.

A defining feature of the EUC MD programme is its dual-campus structure. It is offered on two campuses – Nicosia in Cyprus or Frankfurt in Germany. Both campuses maintain the same academic standards and access to advanced facilities and clinical settings. This dual-country model provides unparalleled opportunities for international exposure and clinical experience in two European healthcare systems, significantly enhancing students’ career prospects.

The Frankfurt campus: expanding medical education in Europe

EUC’s Frankfurt campus brings the university’s academic excellence to the heart of Central Europe. The School of Medicine in Frankfurt delivers an internationally recognised six-year MD programme, combining early clinical experience with rigorous scientific training.

Building on the success of the MD programme, EUC is expanding its academic offering in Frankfurt, with new programmes launching from autumn 2026. These include bachelor’s degrees in biomedical sciences, physiotherapy, and nutrition and dietetics, as well as a master’s degree in cancer biology, further strengthening the campus’s focus on medicine and health sciences.

Highlights of EUC’s Frankfurt campus:

• Integrated access to Germany’s advanced healthcare network through partnerships with hospitals and healthcare providers
• A consistent curriculum and teaching model mirroring the Nicosia campus, ensuring a unified academic and clinical experience
• An ideal base for students from Northern and Central Europe seeking an international medical education within the EU

Holistic admissions and early clinical exposure

Unlike many European medical schools that require standardised entrance exams such as the International Medical Admissions Test or Medical College Admissions Test, EUC applies a school-based admissions model focused on academic performance and personal interviews. This holistic approach broadens accessibility while maintaining academic standards.

From the first year of study, students engage with clinical environments through structured hospital visits, progressing to hands-on clinical activities in subsequent years. Placements span public and private hospitals in Cyprus, Germany, Greece, the UK, the US and Tanzania, giving EUC students a truly global professional footprint.

EUC invests heavily in modern infrastructure, featuring simulation centres, anatomy and dissection labs and advanced biomedical research facilities. Small class sizes and close faculty mentorship ensure personalised guidance, preparing students for success in licensing exams such as the United States Medical Licensing Examination and the UK’s Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board, while maintaining full mobility within the EU.

With students and faculty from over 70 countries, EUC offers a multicultural academic community that enriches both learning and personal development. This diversity fosters global awareness, collaboration and cultural understanding – key attributes for healthcare professionals in an increasingly interconnected world. 

Whether studying in Nicosia or Frankfurt, EUC offers a transformative educational journey that blends academic excellence, cutting-edge facilities and international opportunity. For students from the UK and Central and Northern Europe, EUC is more than a university – it is a gateway to a global career in medicine and healthcare.

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