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Athens university says one in five accepted at Nicosia medical school

In-Cyprus · 2026-08-12

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• What happened: The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens has accepted one in five applicants to its new medical school branch in Nicosia, Cyprus, with an acceptance rate of 20% following a rigorous evaluation process. • Why it matters: This initiative marks a significant step towards the internationalization of Greece's public universities, providing high-quality education and resources in Cyprus while addressing accommodation and meal arrangements for students. • What to watch next: The university will continue to process applications for its other academic departments and is actively seeking to attract senior academics to the Nicosia branch.

Local athenseducationGreeceTop Newsuniversities Athens university says one in five accepted at Nicosia medical school Athens University Says One In Five Accepted At Nicosia Medical School Relevant News Athens university says one in five accepted at Nicosia medical school 12 August 2026 Seven recalled medicines have no direct replacement 12 August 2026 Overnight pharmacies on Wednesday, August 12 12 August 2026 Newsroom 12 August 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA/EKPA) has accepted one applicant in five to the medical school at its new Cyprus branch, according to the university. Hundreds applied and the acceptance rate settled at 20 per cent after what the university described as a thorough and demanding evaluation, with places awarded on strict criteria of quality and academic standing. Its other academic units are working through their own applications with a similarly selective approach, the university said. They are the Department of Primary Education, the Department of Business Administration, the Department of Economics, the Department of Psychology, the Department of Nursing, and the English-language Department of Classics covering the archaeology, history and literature of ancient Greece. Teaching staff and facilities The academics teaching at the branch are the same ones who teach in the corresponding departments and schools in Athens, the university said. Calls have already gone out to attract senior academics who would be based exclusively at the branch. The facilities and laboratories are finished and fitted with current technology, according to the announcement, and sit in the heart of old Nicosia. Housing and meals Working with local bodies and Nicosia Municipality, the university says it has secured access to newly built student halls on favourable financial terms, so that finding accommodation does not become an extra obstacle for students and their families. Arrangements have also been made for student meals on favourable terms. The university describes the branch as the most significant step towards internationalisation in the history of Greece’s public universities. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Seven recalled medicines have no direct replacement Overnight pharmacies on Wednesday, August 12 Iconic Larnaca building demolished after 25-year fight Drousiotis criminal investigations put freedom of expression at risk, journalists’ union says Freedom Holding Corp. reports 40% revenue growth in Q1 FY2027 Columbia lawsuit alleges biased disciplinary hearings against Palestinians Pentagon says US strikes killed 153 civilians in 2025 Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.

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