American College is a leading higher education institution located in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus. Cyprus, a member state of the European Union, is an island which lies at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa. Founded in 1975, the College, is one of the oldest higher education institutions in Cyprus. American College is registered with the Cyprus Ministry of Education and Culture and it offers a wide range of accredited programs of study. Our programs are modelled on American and European higher education and they are recognized nationally and internationally. The vast majority of our programs are offered in English.