University of — University of Cyprus Welcomes 1,350 New Students for the Academic Year

university of — The University of Cyprus has officially welcomed 1,350 new students, marking the start of an exciting academic year. Kleanthis Pissarides, the university’s deputy director of academic affairs, shared this news with the Cyprus News Agency on Wednesday.

• However, he added that the university provides various benefits to students who meet specific socioeconomic criteria, striving to support them as much as possible.

This year, the university boasts a total of 5,500 undergraduate students, alongside approximately 1,500 to 2,000 postgraduate students embarking on their studies. The academic year commenced on Monday, and Pissarides noted that everything is running smoothly.

University of: Admission Through Pancyprian Examinations

Pissarides highlighted that the majority of new students secured their places through the competitive Pancyprian examinations. He expressed his congratulations to the first-year students for their hard work and dedication in achieving this milestone.

New Facilities for Enhanced Learning

This September, the university inaugurated new teaching buildings under the Faculty of Engineering, which have become operational. These facilities are designed to enhance the educational experience for students and provide them with modern resources.

Housing Arrangements for Students

Regarding student accommodation, all 208 university dormitory rooms have been filled. Pissarides mentioned that students typically secure their housing through personal arrangements, as the university does not offer subsidies for accommodation.

However, he added that the university provides various benefits to students who meet specific socioeconomic criteria, striving to support them as much as possible.

Encouragement for Student Engagement

Pissarides encouraged new students to not only focus on their academic pursuits but also to take advantage of the opportunities available to them. He urged them to meet new people and develop skills beyond academic knowledge, which are crucial for personal development.

“Students must continue putting the same effort throughout their studies in order to successfully complete their programmes,” he said, emphasising the importance of perseverance and engagement during their university journey.