# Greek and Cypriot higher education integration > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-and-cypriot-higher-education-integration > Updated: 2026-08-12T10:47:36.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Greek higher education institutions are seeing increased engagement and expansion involving Cyprus. The International University of Greece reported near-total enrollment for the academic year, with high entry scores for engineering and polytechnic programs. This follows success by top-performing Cypriot students who achieved perfect scores in Pan-Cypriot exams and expressed a preference for Greek university admissions. Simultaneously, the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) has reported high demand for its new branch in Cyprus. The NKUA Medical School has experienced intense competition, with an acceptance rate of only 20%. Other departments, including Psychology, Nursing, and Business Administration, have also seen significant interest. To maintain academic consistency, the NKUA utilizes the same faculty members for both its Greek and Cypriot branches. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-12: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens sees high demand for Cyprus branch The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens reports high student demand for its new Cyprus branch, with medical school acceptance rates reaching only 20% due to intense competition. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-and-kapodistrian-university-of-athens-sees-high-demand-for-cyprus-branch ### 2026-07-22: International University of Greece fills all seats as top Cypriot students set sights on Greek universities The International University of Greece filled all its seats, achieving 98% enrollment, while three top Cypriot students with perfect exam scores look to attend Greek universities, especially the University of A 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/international-university-of-greece-fills-all-seats-as-top-cypriot-students-set-sights-on-greek-unive --- Cite as: Greek and Cypriot higher education integration. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/greek-and-cypriot-higher-education-integration