Times Higher Education (THE), a prominent UK-based university ranking organization, has released its 2025 list of the world’s top universities, placing Cyprus International University (CIU) in the 601-800 band. The ranking reflects CIU’s ongoing commitment to quality in education and research.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Asil Azimli, CIU’s Secretary General, highlighted the significance of this achievement, noting that out of approximately 25,000 universities worldwide, CIU stands among the top 2092 distinguished institutions recognized in the 2025 rankings. He emphasized the university's continued focus on quality-driven growth, both in academic and research areas.

Azimli also pointed out CIU's successes in technology-driven investments and sustainability projects, which have earned the university additional global recognition. CIU ranked 45th worldwide on THE’s Impact list for 'Accessible and Clean Energy' and 69th in UI GreenMetric’s sustainability-focused rankings. “We will continue to prioritize not only academic excellence but also the social and environmental responsibilities that come with being a university,” Azimli said.

He expressed CIU's openness to collaboration with individuals, businesses, and institutions interested in advancing these areas, stressing the importance of universities transferring their knowledge to benefit society. Azimli concluded by thanking the academic and administrative staff for their dedication to advancing CIU to its current position.