Frederick University is set to launch Limassol’s first medical school in 2028, following a licensing agreement with the University of Manchester. This groundbreaking initiative will culminate in the awarding of a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree.
The new medical school will draw upon Manchester’s well-established medical curriculum, which emphasises clinical experience, research-informed teaching, and a patient-centred approach to learning. Once the programme is finalised, it will be submitted for accreditation to the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education.
During a celebration marking the university’s 60th anniversary, Natassa Frederickou, President of the Frederick University Council, expressed enthusiasm for this significant development. She stated, “The establishment of the first Medical School in Limassol reflects the shared long-term vision of Frederick University and The University of Manchester to advance medical education and research in the region.”
Professor Allan Pacey MBE, Deputy Dean and Deputy Vice-President of the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at the University of Manchester, echoed this sentiment. He highlighted the shared values between the two institutions, which include a commitment to academic excellence, student-centred learning, and social responsibility. He remarked, “This new medical degree represents more than an association between two institutions; it represents a shared investment in the future of healthcare.”
As part of the agreement, the University of Manchester will license its medical teaching programme to Frederick University and provide training for its staff. The programme will be tailored to align with Cyprus’s healthcare priorities and regulatory framework. Ongoing support for the continuous development of the programme will be provided by Manchester’s Division of Medical Education.
In preparation for the programme, clinical placement agreements have already been established with two Limassol hospitals: Mediterranean Hospital of Cyprus and Ygia Polyclinic Private Hospital. The network of clinical placements is expected to grow as the launch date approaches, with formal partnerships with general practitioners also on the horizon.
The medical school will be housed in a newly developed facility on Frederick University’s Limassol campus, designed to meet Manchester’s rigorous requirements for medical education. This includes dedicated spaces for team-based learning, specialist laboratories, and modern classrooms.
The University of Manchester boasts a strong reputation, currently ranking sixth in the UK for medicine according to the QS World University Rankings 2025. With over 2,200 undergraduate medical students, its School of Medical Sciences stands as the largest medical school in the UK and is a leading provider of healthcare graduates to the NHS in North West England. In the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025, Manchester secured the top spot in the UK and Europe for its efforts towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, coming in second globally. Frederick University also ranked first among Cypriot universities in the same evaluation.
