Commitment to excellence

The University of Cyprus MBA Program is one of the leading graduate Programs in the field of business education in the Mediterranean region. It is characterized by innovativeness, practicality, and modern learning methods; it provides an array of core courses covering the spectrum of business and entrepreneurial functions. Elective courses provide students the opportunity to tailor a substantive part of their studies according to their specific interests. The curriculum strongly emphasizes collaborative teamwork, case study analysis, hands-on applications, and research-driven learning.

The Program helps students to network with corporate contacts, not only in domestic firms, but also in the wider international business community. The Program has a very successful record of placing graduates in competitive positions.

Since 2012, we have proudly held the EFMD Accreditation, and, from 2023, our Faculty of Economics and Business has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) the longest-standing and most recognized form of specialized accreditation for institutions and their business programs. The MBA Program of University of Cyprus is the first and only one in the Mediterranean region to hold both accreditations, while it is also the only MBA program in Cyprus ranked in the QS Global MBA Rankings. In 2025, the UCYMBA Program was ranked among the top 340 MBA programs in the world and #76 in Europe!

Why choose us?

• Distinguished resident and visiting faculty, educated at the very best universities in North America and Europe, internationally recognized for their research contributions
• Modern and flexible curriculum following international best-practices
• Modern learning methods
• Diverse student cohorts (in educational background, career paths, gender, nationality)
• Excellent infrastructures in a state of the art campus
• Affordable tuition fees
• Scholarships offered on merit

What will you get out of our Program?

• Train to be an agile, adaptable, and astute leader
• Sharpen your management abilities and techniques
• Develop problem-solving skills
• Polish your communication, people-management, and team-collaboration skills
• Build an entrepreneurial mindset
• Enhance your professional opportunities by building business expertise and key relationships

Who is eligible?

• Professionals interested to sharpen their management skills and business acumen
• Holders of a university degree in any educational discipline
• Candidates with at least three years work experience

Where do we offer the Program?

• Modern campus facilities
• State-of-the-art teaching equipment
• Top-notch IT infrastructure/support
• Excellent study enviroment
• Wide-ranging library book/journal/database collections

Testimonials BY ALUMNI & STUDENTS

• Andreas Dimou
  Environmental Manager - Al Wakrah Stadium & Precinct, MPS JV, PORR QATAR CONSTRUCTION, Qatar
  ❝ Coming from an engineering background, the University of Cyprus MBA was the best choice to further my education. I discovered professional directions that I didn´t know; [...] Acquiring fundamental skills in the respective fields turned me into a much more complete professional, and also made me highly confident about my capabilities. ❞
• Alex Stefanidis
  Senior Business Development Executive HFM, Cyprus
  ❝ Studying for my MBA at UCY was a transformative and life-changing experience. The learning process of the Program is formed through a unique combination of exceptional knowledge taught in class, top-notch Professors who go beyond teaching to serve as mentors and the structure of the curriculum itself. ❞
• Yiannis Tomasides
  General Manager, Artemis Credit Bureau Ltd, Cyprus
  ❝ The two-year experience at the UCY MBA Program met my expectations fully and proved to be a milestone in my subsequent career path: a carefully selected curriculum covering all the key business aspects, high-quality teaching staff of seasoned academics and industry practitioners providing both theoretical and practical knowledge and a carefully selected group of students with a diverse academic and professional background. Added to this, valuable soft skills gained such as the ability to work in a team efficiently, time and project management, communication, critical thinking, leadership; all contributing in making the whole experience truly fruitful and unique. Overall, a high quality – high reward world class MBA Program. I strongly recommend the MBA Program of the University of Cyprus to any high-achiever professional ❞
• Arjun Sirohi
  Head of Operations - Center Head at Burjeel-MHPC, Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi, UAE
  ❝ The exposure to an international academic environment helped me to develop into a confident and competently qualified professional, and sharpened my commitment for continual growth and development in my career. ❞
• Ilkay Cam-Spanos
  Senior Project Manager, Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, New York, USA
  ❝ As part of my job, I work a lot for real estate developers, investors, regulators and attorneys. My current position requires project management, accounting, business development, marketing and people management skills. And I learned all of these during my MBA studies at the University of Cyprus. ❞
• Dr. Andri Georgiadou
  Assistant Professor in Human Resource Management, Univ. of Central Lancashire, Cyprus
  ❝ The University of Cyprus MBA provided me with an excellent opportunity to develop priceless managerial skills, whereas it opened the door to thriving career opportunities. ❞
• Christos Kouyountas
  Unit Supervisor, United Nations representation, Cyprus
  ❝ Joining the MBA program of the University of Cyprus was one of the best decisions I ever made. Thank you for all the knowledge and the experience. I am truly grateful! ❞
• Dr. Nectaroula Cooper
  Head of Pharmacovigilance at Pharmaceutical Services, Ministry of Health, Cyprus
  ❝ An outstanding, inspiring and well-designed program delivered by a world-class faculty in an intellectually-stimulating environment. A must for any aspiring leader! ❞
• Dr. Daniel Rhoads
  Business Developer, RhoadsLife Financial, Philadelphia, USA
  ❝ I was with the class of 2012-2014 at the UCY MBA Program. I loved it there. My MBA studies fostered my leadership skills and helped me develop a keen understanding of how to handle practical issues such as business strategy, business planning – things that I didn’t know about before, and which have helped grow as a professional. ❞
• Manolis Diakourakis
  Senior Information Technology Officer, Artemis Credit Bureau, Cyprus
  ❝ An excellent program, expanding an individual's experiences and knowledge to a multicultural environment; fit for today's global business field. ❞
• Shadi Sarriedine
  Manager, Business Support Team (Corporate Restructurings), Hellenic Bank Public Company Ltd, Cyprus
  ❝ The UCY MBA is a great program that caters to the most emerging needs of contemporary management professionals. ❞
• Georgia Katsifaraki
  Post-Doctoral Researcher, KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence, Cyprus
  ❝ A top-level postgraduate MBA program in the south east region of Europe. ❞
• Dr. Kleanthis Nicolaides
  Director, Department of Meteorology, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Cyprus
  ❝ This is a well-designed Program, delivered in outstanding facilities, dense in training content, inspiring and motivating, that develops managers who dare to act. Joining the program was a great experience for me; the knowledge and skills I have acquired provide great support in my current position as the Director of the Department of Meteorology. ❞