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The University of Cyprus announces its rankings in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026 by Subject, with placements across 10 subject areas. This milestone strengthens the University’s international visibility and confirms the breadth, quality, and impact of UCY’s academic and research activity.

THE’s subject rankings assess universities using 18 performance indicators grouped into five pillars that reflect key dimensions of institutional strength, including the teaching environment, research volume and reputation, citation impact, international outlook, and engagement with industry and society. UCY’s presence across ten subject rankings underscores the University’s growing contribution to global scholarship and its role as a leading public university in the region.

Notably, UCY recorded its strongest performance in four subject areas, ranking in the 301-400 band: Arts and Humanities, Education Studies, Medical and Health, and Psychology.

UCY’s results for the 10 subject areas in which it is ranked are presented in the table below.

SUBJECT Rank band
Arts and Humanities 301-400
Business and Economics 601-800
Computer Science 401-500
Education Studies 301-400
Engineering 501-600
Medical And Health 301-400
Physical Sciences 601-800
Psychology 301-400
Social Sciences 401-500

“Being ranked by Times Higher Education across multiple disciplines is a strong endorsement of the quality and impact of our work,” said Professor Tasos Christofides, Rector of the University of Cyprus. “It reflects the dedication of our academic and professional staff, the achievements of our students and alumni, and our continued commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and societal contribution.”

UCY will continue to invest in research capacity, international partnerships, and high-quality learning experiences, strengthening its position as a modern, outward-looking public university serving Cyprus, Europe, and the wider international community.

Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026