American College is a leading higher education institution founded in 1975. The College is located in the capital of Cyprus, Nicosia. Cyprus is an island which lies at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa and is a member-state of the European Union. American College is one of the oldest higher education institutions in Cyprus. The College is registered with the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth and it offers a wide range of accredited programs of study. Its programs are modeled on American and European higher education and are recognized both nationally and internationally. The vast majority of American College programs are offered in English language and the College hosts students from all over the world.