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University of Nicosia

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Verify users from University of Nicosia

University of Nicosia is a member of CyNet Identity Federation, one of the national research and education federations that share academic identity providers through eduGAIN. That means you can verify a user's affiliation with University of Nicosia by having them sign in with their University of Nicosia account via SAML single sign-on — no document uploads, no passwords, no identity data stored on Studid.

Persistent identifiers
Yes
Country
Cyprus
Federation
CyNet Identity Federation

Institution details

Organization
University of Nicosia
Country
Cyprus
SAML Entity ID
https://idp-live.unic.ac.cy/idp/shibboleth

SAML capabilities

NameID formats
persistenttransient
Entity categories
Code of ConductR&S (Research & Scholarship)
Single logout
Advertised

Capabilities are read from the institution's SAML metadata. An advertised format is what the IdP declares it supports — not a guarantee of what every login returns.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I verify that someone is affiliated with University of Nicosia?

Yes. University of Nicosia participates in CyNet Identity Federation, which shares academic identity providers through eduGAIN. Users prove their affiliation by signing in with their University of Nicosia account via SAML single sign-on — no document uploads, no passwords, no identity data stored on Studid.

Does University of Nicosia support persistent identifiers?

Yes. University of Nicosia advertises support for persistent NameIDs, so a stable authIdentifier is usually available in verification sessions — ideal for recognizing returning users across logins.

Which country is University of Nicosia in?

University of Nicosia is located in Cyprus.

How do I verify students from University of Nicosia?

Create a verification session via POST /v2/auth/verification, redirect the user to the returned link, and poll GET /v2/auth/verification/{id} after they authenticate at University of Nicosia. The integration guide has a complete walkthrough.

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