Neapolis University Pafos

Coordinates: 34°44′56″N 32°25′34″E / 34.749°N 32.426°E / 34.749; 32.426

Neapolis University Paphos in Cyprus
Πανεπιστήμιο Νεάπολις Πάφου στην Κύπρο
Type Private
Established 2007
Location Paphos, Cyprus
Website www.nup.ac.cy

The Neapolis University Paphos (NUP) is a private university in Paphos, Cyprus, that offers graduate and undergraduate degrees in Economic and Business Studies, Law, Health Sciences, Architecture & Land and Environmental Sciences,Theology and Greek Civilization.

History

In October 2007 the University was registered in the Register of Universities of the Ministry of Education following a decision of the Cabinet. In June 2010 the University took the initial license of operation. The decision was made after a positive recommendation of E.A.I.P. On the basis of the successful response of the provisions of the law, the final authorization will be granted to the University. All programs of the University are fully recognized by the Republic of Cyprus and all EU countries.

The Neapolis University of Pafos, after the submission of request, after thorough evaluation was recognized by the National Academic Recognition and Information Centre (NASIR) of Greece as equivalent institution to the Greek Universities in July 2012.

Evaluation and recognition

The Neapolis University of Pafos operates under the relevant law of private universities in Cyprus. Study programs are evaluated and approved by a special committee, the Evaluation Committee of Private Universities (E.A.I.P., www.ecpu.ac.cy). This Committee has the overall supervision of the operation of the University.

In October 2007 the University was registered in the Register of Universities of the Ministry of Education following a decision of the Cabinet. In June 2010 the University took the initial license of operation and 2015 the Final Licence of operation. The decision was made after a positive recommendation of E.A.I.P. On the basis of the successful response of the provisions of the law, the final authorization granted to the University in January 2015.

All programs of the University are fully recognized by the Republic of Cyprus and all EU countries.

The Neapolis University of Pafos, after the submission of request, after thorough evaluation was recognized by the National Academic Recognition and Information Centre (NASIR) of Greece as equivalent institution to the Greek Universities in July 2012.

The programs of Architecture and Real Estate are also recognized by the Professional and Technical Chamber of Cyprus (ETEK). The postgraduate programme of the Real Estate has secured, in addition, a certification by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Corresponding recognitions exist for other courses related to professional bodies.

Facilities

The new campus of the University, the second of its kind in Cyprus, is a welcoming place for study and work at the heart of a vibrant town and a hundred metres from the beach. The University Campus offers state-of-the-art classrooms and amphitheatres, teaching, research and computer labs, architectural studios, a main library, student dormitories. Students and staff can also enjoy various other luxurious facilities such as indoor and outdoor hotel-standard restaurant/cafeteria, outdoor swimming pool and snack pool bar, health centre with indoor swimming pool and gym, floodlit tennis courts, car park and 24-hour security service. The University is located in the western coastal Kato Paphos area, adjacent to the beltway and major coastal highway, which makes private and public transportation easy and fast. In addition, students and staff can benefit from the various amenities of the immediate areas surrounding the Campus.

Programmes of study

Undergraduate programmes

Postgraduate programmes

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