Overview

American College is a leading higher education institution founded in 1975. The College is located in the capital of Cyprus, Nicosia. Cyprus is an island which lies at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa and is a member-state of the European Union. American College is one of the oldest higher education institutions in Cyprus.

The College is registered with the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth and it offers a wide range of accredited programs of study. Its programs are modelled on American and European higher education and are recognized both nationally and internationally. The vast majority of American College programs are offered in English language and the College hosts students from all over the world.

Up to date, flexible and innovative programs of study

American College aims at equipping its students with highly-regarded qualifications, skills and experience, which will fulfil their career aspirations and enrich their future lives. The flexibility and diversity of our programs of study attract students of all ages from every background and from many different countries.

Our programs are reviewed regularly so that they meet our students’ needs and the needs of society in general and to reflect updated trends and requirements. At American College students experience new methods and approaches to learning in a conductive and creative environment.

Our priority is to enable and encourage our students to achieve their full potential and to accomplish academic excellence through flexible and innovative programs of study.

Internationally recognized education

American College developed and maintains academic links with a number of American, British, European, Australian, Canadian and other universities, providing students with diverse transfer opportunities for further study.

Our students may transfer to these universities to continue their undergraduate studies or pursue postgraduate studies (master and doctoral degrees). Furthermore, American College has been awarded the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education and it applies the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). These enable our students, among others, to participate in student mobility programs.

The College has an extensive and expanding list of European academic institutions at which our students can study for one or two semesters. Moreover, students of these institutions can study at American College for one or two semesters and have their studies fully recognized.

Highly regarded qualifications that enhance employability

American College qualifications are highly regarded by employers. Employers in Cyprus and abroad, are interested to employ American College graduates, for their academic abilities and professional skills. Our graduates have successfully entered the working world and have excelled within their fields of study.

Modern and well-equipped facilities

Our campus consists of modern and well equipped facilities such as a rich library and online library platform, state of the art computer facilities, professional kitchen and restaurant laboratories, classrooms, a gym and cafeterias. American College offers its students the facilities they need to successfully pursue their studies and at the same time have an enjoyable student life.

Our laboratories give students the opportunity to become familiar with instruments, tools and equipment, be involved in their use and gain practical experience in their specific fields of study. Well-equipped and up to date laboratories are essential for the provision of modern higher education as they enable the practical understanding of theoretical material and acquisition of skills that will provide students with advantages in the labor market.

Why Choose American College

American College offers accredited programs of study by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA), which is the competent Authority responsible for ensuring the quality of higher education in Cyprus.

International recognition of qualifications – The degrees and diplomas issued by American College are fully recognized in many countries beyond Cyprus. This fact enables our graduates to be employed in many countries.

Employment of graduates – The best proof of the high level of education offered by the American College is the successful employment of its graduates. The offer of accredited programs of study that respond to the modern trends of the labor market, offer our graduates the possibility of employment in both the private and public sectors. Hundreds of our graduates are today successful professionals, in important positions in various organizations in the private, public and semi-public sectors.

Collaborations with universities abroad – The American College maintains cooperation agreements with a large number of English-speaking universities in Great Britain, United States of America, European and other countries. These partnerships give our students the opportunity to be admitted to the 2nd or 3rd year of undergraduate or to postgraduate programs of study.

Qualified and experienced professors – The faculty of American College consists of professors with long teaching experience, internationally recognized research work and doctoral degrees.

The American College’s modern and well-equipped facilities include a Library, Online learning resources, Computer laboratories, Computer network laboratory, Cookery laboratory, Training Restaurant, Fitness center, Cafeterias, Classrooms and Administration and faculty offices.

Student welfare services and activities – Students at American College have the opportunity to experience a student life full of activities, artistic and cultural events, and entertainment and sports activities. Also, our college offers well-organized services, which aim at a timely and high standard service but also at supporting, guiding and empowering our students.

Participation in the Erasmus+ program – The European Commission awarded the American College the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education. Therefore, the American College gives its students the opportunity to study abroad (without extra tuition fees) in one of the cooperating educational institutions by receiving funding from the European Commission.

Transfer of credits – The American College enables people who have attended a higher education course or passed examinations such as GCE A level or have acquired knowledge/skills/abilities through e.g. professional experience and/or training, to transfer credits, thus reducing the length of study and the cost of obtaining their degree or diploma.

Affordable tuition and scholarships – American College actively supports its students and their families by offering them affordable tuition fees. The American College, as part of its social contribution and educational policy to provide incentives for healthy academic competition, offers scholarships that cover up to 100% of tuition fees.

Programs Offered in American College