CIU Ranked 55th Worldwide in UI GreenMetric

Cyprus International University (CIU) ranked 55th worldwide, 22nd in Europe, 3rd in Türkiye, and 1st in Cyprus in the 2026 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings. Achieving a score of 8,925 points, CIU maintained its position as the top-ranked university in Cyprus while increasing the international visibility of its sustainability initiatives.

CIU Rector Prof. Dr. Erbuğ Çelebi stated that the result reflects the University’s sustainable campus policies and noted that efforts in the field of energy would continue in the coming period. Çelebi said, “While increasing our energy production from renewable sources, we are also working to manage energy consumption more efficiently. Monitoring consumption in buildings, reducing unnecessary use, and expanding the use of automation systems in energy management are among our priorities.”

Çelebi noted that CIU’s sustainability efforts are not limited to energy, adding that the University is also working on new initiatives related to efficient water use, recycling, waste reduction, the preservation of green spaces, and environmentally friendly transportation.

CIU began participating in international sustainability assessments in 2018, when it was included in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings. The University’s 2026 results demonstrate the international visibility of its sustainable campus practices.