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American College

Nicosia, Cyprus

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Quick facts

World rank
Unranked
Acceptance rate
65%
Students
999
International students
0%
Institution type
Private
Founded
1975

Overview

Founded in 1975, American College is one of the oldest private higher education institutions in Nicosia, Cyprus. It originally started as an institute for teaching accounting and English, expanding to offer higher education programs by 1979. Today, the college offers various undergraduate and postgraduate degrees across fields such as Business Administration, Computer Science, and Hospitality. Programs are accredited by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA) and are aligned with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Located in the heart of Nicosia, the campus features modern facilities including computer labs, professional kitchens, and a training restaurant. American College fosters a multicultural learning environment, hosting students from around the globe and providing numerous transfer and exchange opportunities through the Erasmus+ program.

Fields of study

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Digital Marketing
  • Office Management
  • Culinary Arts
  • Hotel Management
  • Tourism Management
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Networks

Accreditation: Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA)

Admissions requirements

IELTS (minimum)
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TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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GPA (minimum)
—
Intakes
Fall, Spring, Summer
Application deadlines
Rolling
Rolling admissions
Yes
Admissions contact
info@ac.ac.cy

Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.

Tuition & costs

International students

€4,000 – €18,000 / year

From about $4,320 / year

Domestic students

€4,000 – €18,000 / year

Tuition fees typically range from €4,000 to €18,000 per year depending on the program and available scholarships. Additional mandatory fees include enrollment, technology, and laboratory fees.

Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.

Official fee source (opens in a new tab)

Programs

Programs offered by American College
ProgramLevelDurationTuitionDeadlineIntakes
Accounting Officer – Diploma (opens in a new tab)Greek · On Campus—2 yearsVariesVaries—
Business Administration – Bachelor’s Degree (opens in a new tab)English · On CampusBachelor's4 yearsVariesVaries—
Business Administration – Diploma (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus—2 yearsVariesVaries—
Computer & Network Technician – Diploma (opens in a new tab)Greek · On Campus—2 yearsVariesVaries—
Computer Science – Bachelor’s Degree (opens in a new tab)English · On CampusBachelor's4 yearsVariesVaries—
Culinary Arts – Bachelor’s Degree (opens in a new tab)English · On CampusBachelor's4 yearsVariesVaries—
Culinary Arts – Diploma (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus—2 yearsVariesVaries—
Digital Marketing – Diploma (opens in a new tab)Greek, English · On Campus—2 yearsVariesVaries—
Hotel Management – Bachelor’s Degree (opens in a new tab)English · On CampusBachelor's4 yearsVariesVaries—
Office Management – Certificate (opens in a new tab)Greek · On Campus—1 yearVariesVaries—
Office Management – Diploma (opens in a new tab)Greek · On Campus—2 yearsVariesVaries—

Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.