Public and private universities in Cyprus rank among the world’s top universities.
The international Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026 list includes the University of Cyprus, the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT), the University of Nicosia, and the European University Cyprus.
University of Cyprus places among 401-500 top universities globally
The University of Cyprus, for the 2026 ranking, places among the 401-500 top universities in the world.
CUT and University of Nicosia rank in 501-600 bracket
Following its inclusion in the QS World University Rankings in 686th place globally, the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) secured this year a position among the 501-600 top universities in the world in the international Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026 list.
Alongside the Cyprus University of Technology, the University of Nicosia ranks among the top 501-600 universities globally.
The European University Cyprus follows, placing among the 801-1,000 top universities globally.
Rankings assess teaching, research quality and industry links
The THE World University Rankings list is considered one of the three top and most authoritative international university rankings, alongside the QS World University Rankings and the Academic Ranking of World Universities (Shanghai Ranking).
The assessment of universities is based on five main pillars: teaching, research environment, research quality, industry and international outlook.
View the ranking at the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 link.
