Plans for establishment of UNIC Athens
The University of Nicosia (UNIC) is pleased to announce its plans to establish UNIC Athens, marking its potential expansion into Greece. The proposed new campus, currently in the planning stages, will be situated at ‘The Ellinikon’ and is expected to welcome its first cohort of students in the 2025-2026 academic year.
This initiative aims at founding the first foreign University campus in Greece, with a focus on establishing a School of Business. The establishment of a School of Business aims to enhance business education and research in Greece by leveraging UNIC's expertise and unwavering commitment to excellence in business studies.
*UNIC's planned expansion is contingent upon meeting all legal and regulatory requirements in both Greece and Cyprus, including full compliance with Greece's law pertaining to the operation of campuses of foreign universities tertiary education law (5094/2024).
About the University of Nicosia (www.unic.ac.cy)
UNIC is the largest university in Cyprus, with more than 12,500 students from over 100 countries. It is one of the leading comprehensive research-oriented universities in the Mediterranean region, committed to teaching, research and innovation, sustainability, societal engagement, and contribution to culture. The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025 has placed UNIC among the top 501-600 universities globally.
About UNIC Business School
The School of Business is a global leader in business education, ranked among the Top 201-250 universities in the world, #45 in the European Union, and #1 in Cyprus and Greece for Business & Economics by the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject.
Aligned with its Mission, the School of Business boasts a range of innovative programmes that are indicative of the robust advancements in business and technology today, catering to mainstay areas such as Accounting, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Management, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Tourism and Hospitality Management, and extending into the emerging fields of Crypto-assets, Blockchain Technology, Metaverse, Sports Management, and Energy, Oil and Gas Management.
A core strategic focus on continual improvement and adaptability ensures that UNIC School of Business graduates are well-equipped with essential theoretical knowledge and competencies needed in a dynamic global job market. This preparation positions them to take on leadership roles across a broad business spectrum.
Sustainability remains a fundamental value for the UNIC School of Business, which has been designated as the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) champion in Cyprus, Greece, and Southeastern Europe, highlighting its commitment to sustainability-driven business education.
Expression of Interest
UNIC is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) from individuals interested in faculty appointments at its School of Business in UNIC Athens.
At this stage, UNIC seeks EOIs for the following fields:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing
Applications for EOI
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- A cover letter stating their area(s) of expertise
- A full Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a complete list of publications
- A one-page research statement describing previous and current research, as well as future plans
- A one-page description of teaching experience
- Two professional reference letters
Candidates should be eligible to work in the European Union/European Economic Area.
Please send your expression of interest. Indicate that you are applying for UNIC Athens EOI and specify the area(s) of expertise in the subject line of your email.