3. University of Nicosia (world ranking: 3199)
Established in 1980, University of Nicosia is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the rural 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 Nicosia (CY) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Nicosia (CY) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 38 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Cypriot higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.