Established in 1980, University of Nicosia is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Nicosia (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Cyprus, University of Nicosia (UNIC) is a large coeducational Cypriot higher education institution. University of Nicosia (UNIC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 42 years old Cypriot higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on 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. UNIC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.