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University of Nicosia Global Semesters | Summer in Cyprus: Geology (Provider / Exchange Programs Program)

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  • Locations: Nicosia, Cyprus
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: University of Nicosia-Global Semesters 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2025 03/15/2025 03/15/2025 TBA TBA
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Class Standing: 2- Sophomore, 3- Junior, 4- Senior Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English
Housing Options: Apartment/Flat Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:
SUMMER IN CYPRUS
GEOLOGY
OVERVIEW

This is a fantastic opportunity for animal science and pre-veterinary students to study animal health and disease and to learn about animal husbandry in the Mediterranean during the summer.

You will visit piggeries, hatcheries, goat and dairy farms, veterinary clinics, and one of the Most Advanced Biogas Units in the European Union, which makes for a fascinating comparative study of facilities, practices and perspectives in the Mediterranean around animal care!

CURRICULUM
Courses

Students enroll in 2 Courses and earn 6 Credits for this 4-Week Summer Program:

Required Course:
  • GEOL-315: Geology of Cyprus and Eastern Mediterranean (3 Credit Hours)
Elective Courses (Select One):
  • DES-260: Photography I (3 Credit Hours)
  • EUS-210: European Cultures (3 Credit Hours)
  • GREK-101: Greek Language and Culture I (3 Credit Hours)
Site Visits

The program includes site-visits that will complement classroom teaching. Site visits may include:

  • Guided Field Excursions to the Troodos Mountains – where one of the most studied ophiolite formations in the world can be found, and other geologically important sites in Cyprus, including the sedimentary rock formations, and quarries and mines.

Participants will be able to create a collection form all the major Cyprus rocks and minerals from these visits.

WHY CYPRUS?
Safest Country
In the World
For 15-29 Year Olds
2 of the Top 25
Beaches in Europe
(TripAdvisor, 2021)
80%
of the Population
Speaks English
Cosmopolitan
European Lifestyle
in the Mediterranean
 
WHY UNIC?
 
14,500+
University Students
From 6 Continents
UNIC Ciy
Modern Urban
University Campus
Ranked in
Top 250 Universities
in Europe
Ranked in
Top 3%
in the World