CIM - Cyprus Business School
Nicosia, Cyprus
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 1978
Overview
CIM – Cyprus Business School is a private higher education college operating in Cyprus since the late 1970s, with campuses in Nicosia and Limassol. Licensed by the Cyprus Ministry of Education and Culture since 1991, CIM offers undergraduate and postgraduate business programmes as well as executive education programmes in collaboration with the University of Cambridge Executive Education unit. It is an exclusive partner of the University of West London (UWL), delivering franchise degree programmes. CIM was the first institution in Cyprus to offer an MBA (in 1988) and has grown into a multi-disciplinary business school covering accounting, finance, shipping, marketing, human resource management, and law. Its qualifications are recognised by the Cyprus Quality Assurance Agency (DIPAE/Cyprus QAA) and are recognised internationally. Approximately 90% of CIM graduates enter employment within six months of graduating.
Fields of study
- Business Management
- Marketing
- Shipping Management
- Maritime Logistics
- Human Resource Management
- Accounting and Finance
- Digital Marketing
- Law
- Business Administration
Accreditation: Cyprus Quality Assurance Agency (DIPAE)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- October, January
- Application deadlines
- EU/Local: 05 October (Fall), 05 January (Spring); International: 30 July (Fall), 30 November (Spring)
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admissions@cim.ac.cy
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€6,830 – €11,390 / year
From about $7,376 / year
Domestic students
€5,750 – €8,250 / year
Fees shown are for 2026-2027. Undergraduate fees are per year; postgraduate fees are total programme fees. EU students receive a 15% discount for full upfront payment. Cypriot students may qualify for a government subsidy of up to €3,420. Application fee: EU €250 p.a., International €500 p.a. Online programmes are not eligible for the government subsidy.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
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| Business Management (BA) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | €6,350 / year | Varies | — |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | 14 months | €8,250 / total | Varies | — |
| UWL BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | €7,000 / year | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.