Study Abroad: Nicosia, Cyprus
A full fall semester or three-week winter session program abroad for undergraduate nursing students.
Who is this program for?
There are two options for studying abroad in Nicosia, Cyprus:
- Full fall semester program (15 credits) for third-semester (sophomore) UMass nursing students.
- Three-week winter session program (4 credits) for any undergraduate UMass nursing or SPHHS student.
Programs Overview
| Fall Semester Program | Winter Session Program | |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | Third-semester (sophomore) UMass Amherst nursing students. | UMass nursing and SPHHS undergraduates. |
| Dates | Fall semester | 20 days/3 weeks |
| In-County Partner | Global Semesters | Global Semesters |
| Host University | UNIC | UNIC |
| Peers | Classes taken with international students. | Classes taken with UMass students. |
| Housing | UNIC student residences near main campus, either Six Student Residence or Unihalls Premier. Single suites with kitchen, balcony, and study space. | UNIC student residences near main campus, either Six Student Residence or Unihalls Premier. Single suites with kitchen, balcony, and study space. |
| Meals | Affordable options on campus, in neighborhood. | Affordable options on campus, in neighborhood. |
| Extracurriculars | Intramural sports, student clubs, gym, hiking, beach volleyball, competitive sports teams. | Several academic visits, cultural activities, and excursions. |
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| Total credits | 15 credits | 4 credits |
Why Cyprus?
- Ranked 5th safest country in the world.
- Contains two of the top 25 beaches in Europe.
- Famous for its rich history, famous ruins, local food, and beautiful beaches.
- Interesting mixture of Greek and Turkish cultures, language, and cuisine.
What courses will I take?
Fall Semester Program
All courses in the full semester program meet the third-semester requirements of the UMass Amherst nursing program.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| NURS 202 - Global Issues in an Aging Society | 4 |
| NURS 210 - Human Development throughout the Life Span | 3 |
| Anatomy & Physiology with lab | 4 |
| Medical Microbiology with lab | 4 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 |
Winter Session Program
Topics in Cross-Cultural Healthcare (4 credits)
- Compare and contrast healthcare systems across different countries, analyzing their strengths, challenges and implications for health outcomes.
- Examine the cultural, historical, social/political, economic and environmental influences on health beliefs, behaviors, practices and their impact on nursing practice in an international setting.
- Evaluate the relationship between diet, nutrition, and health outcomes in diverse cultural contexts.
- Demonstrate cultural understanding through engaging in interprofessional and local community activities and exchanges in an international setting.
Where will my courses be held?
Courses are developed by EMCON faculty and delivered by local instructors at UNIC (University of Nicosia).
How much does it cost?
You may think that studying abroad is financially out of reach, but in fact, we make the total cost as close to an in-state semester on campus at UMass Amherst as we can! Compare UMass Amherst semester fees with study abroad semester fees. Please note: a number of different merit and needs-based scholarships are also available! Financial aid can be used for study abroad.
- Program fee: $16,500
- IPO Admin fee: $985 for fall semester
- + airfare & passport/visa fees
Questions?
- Please direct application and finance questions to clorimer [at] umass [dot] edu (Christine Lorimer), Program Manager & Advisor, International Programs Office.
- For academic questions, please contact annie [at] umass [dot] edu (Ann Becker), Clinical Associate Professor and International Programs Nursing Advisor, Elaine Marieb College of Nursing.
- Check our upcoming events page for upcoming info sessions.