EUC is part of Galileo Global Education
European University Cyprus (EUC) is part of the Galileo Global Education, the largest private higher education in Europe. EUC is the leading institution of Galileo Global Education in the medical field, thus providing the knowledge and experience that will guarantee the best quality in the implementation of the proposal. EUC and Galileo Global Education will collectively focus on the goals and objectives of this initiative. The existing strengths of EUC and Galileo Global Education, and their dedication to providing state-of-the-art medical education and health care education, are important indicators of the long-term success of this proposal.
Galileo Global Education is the largest private higher education group in Europe. It offers Bachelors, Masters and Ph.D. Programs of study through leading brands in career relevant subjects with a focus on innovation, creativity, business and health. It teaches 120,000 students with 45 institutions at over 85 campuses.
Created back in 2011, the Group has encountered a strong development over the last years with a strong footprint on the European continent: The Group is present today in France, Italy, Germany, United Kingdom, Norway, Cyprus and Belgium. Beyond Europe, the Group is also operating in Mexico, Senegal, China and India.
Galileo’s ambition is to continue building a worldwide leader in the field of higher education around institutions recognized for their academic and operational excellence in complementary fields, while respecting the identity and DNA of each.
European University Cyprus (EUC): A Comprehensive University
EUC has established a reputation for quality education with a sharp focus on the employability of its students and has been recognized for its investment in high tech infrastructure, and engagement with industry and society. As a leading University in the Republic of Cyprus, the University is also globally recognized for its innovative programs and services, student outcomes, sustainability initiatives and operational effectiveness.
EUC aspires to be a sustainable, innovative and entrepreneurial university with a remarkable international economic and social footprint. EUC has the highest commitment to education, research and service, which is supported by the underlying assumption of transparency and collaborative communication, as well as continuous improvement. The EUC new 2020-25 Strategic Plan sets out the new aspirations of the University and was developed by the EUC Administrative and Academic leadership taking into consideration the interests and priorities of all the stakeholders of the University.
EUC is currently offering 82 programs of study by its 12 Departments which comprise five Schools. All its programs of study are accredited either by the Evaluation Committee for Private Universities (E.C.P.U.) within the framework of the “Private Universities (Establishment of Operation and Control) Laws 2005 to 2011”, or the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (C.Y.Q.A.A.), which is currently responsible to ensure the quality of Higher Education in Cyprus and to support, through the procedures provided by the relevant legislation for the continuous improvement and upgrading of higher education institutions and their programs of study (with the decision dated 5 November 2015 of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Cyprus on the basis of the “Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Higher Education and the Establishment and Operation of an Agency on Related Matters Law of 2015.”).
EUC Accreditations & Rankings
EUC is a leading international university, which stands apart for its high academic values, modern campus and commitment to the wider community. Dedicated to teaching excellence and academic and scientific research the University has recorded astonishing growth and achievements.
Rising in the rankings, EUC has been gaining local, regional and global acknowledgement of its efforts to be a student-focused and innovative institution, with an emphasis on an international orientation, sustainability and industry/community engagement. The annual Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings placed EUC among the world’s top 101+ universities in the field of innovation and infrastructure for 2020 recognizing the policies and practices implemented in the fields of teaching, research, entrepreneurship and the transfer of knowledge to society. In addition, the University has been assessed by QS TOP Universities securing the highest distinction of 5-Stars in teaching, facilities, inclusiveness, social responsibility, employability and internationalization.
EUC has grown into a leading academic and research institution in the region with its Schools of Medicine, Sciences, Business, Law, and Humanities, Social & Education Sciences and a Distance Education Unit. The University’s world class Schools and academic programs, taught by faculty of the highest caliber including three Nobel Laureates, attract students from around the globe. Its School of Medicine and unique Dentistry program are recognized as the most technologically advanced in the region and offer the most comprehensive studies in Medicine and Dentistry.