AUCY, the American University of Cyprus, was officially opened in Larnaca, Cyprus, on May 27, 2021, under the guidance of Minister of Education, Culture, Youth, and Sports, Mr. Prodromos Prodromou.
The university aims to establish itself as a premier center of academic excellence in Cyprus by providing graduates and postgraduates with programs that provide rigorous practical training, cutting-edge curriculum, and cutting-edge technology. AUCY is the only university in Cyprus with a campus by the water, and its activities began in September 2021.
The university has signed a full Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in the US, the University of Notre Dame NDU in Lebanon, and CASS Europe in Paris. AUCY offers degrees recognized by the European Council for Accreditation and the Cypriot Ministry of Higher Education, as well as a comprehensive academic exchange program with a reputable, nationally and internationally recognized university in the US.
The university will operate on two campuses: the Larnaka Campus in the first phase and the Ayia Napa Campus in the second phase. The university’s mission is to provide education to all Cypriot and non-Cypriot students, providing theoretical and practical training, and enabling them to excel in the job market upon graduation. The university’s lecturers and researchers are dedicated to the social and academic growth and improvement of each student.
AUCY offers excellent research facilities and opportunities supported by generous funding, attracting top global schools and students to tackle the world’s urgent scientific and technological challenges. The multicultural, multinational, and diverse admission process is a key aspect of AUCY’s mission.