The University of Cyprus (UCY) is the premier academic and research institution in Cyprus, founded in 1989. It is the largest research and academic institution in the country, employing over 1000 faculty, research, and administrative staff. Despite its brief history, the University has managed to perform at very high standards and has been recognized for academic excellence in research. In addition, it serves as the catalyst of change and progress of Cypriot society by contributing substantially to the enhancement of the cultural, social and economic development of Cyprus. The University of Cyprus already employs a number of leading scientists in their fields, across 5 schools and 22 departments, who have been successful in attracting highly-competitive research funding.
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The University of Cyprus is a member in University Networks and Associations worldwide, while it has signed Bilateral Agreements of Cooperation with universities and research institutions in Europe, Australia, Middle East, Asia, USA, Canada and Africa. These agreements facilitate the student and academic staff exchanges, joint research projects, conferences and exchange of teaching and research material.
International Relations
The International Relations Sector (International Relations and Promotion) is responsible for promoting the Internationalization Strategy of the University of Cyprus. This is achieved through the co-ordination of all processes related to International Recruitment, Bilateral Agreements of Cooperation with Universities, communication with the various Networks and Organizations to which the University of Cyprus is a member (such as UNICA, Santander Group, IAU), as well as the administrative support for the representation of the University of Cyprus in Network / Organization meetings.
Mobility Support
The International Relations Sector (Mobility) has the general and financial management of the Erasmus+ and Erasmus+ International Programmes (K103 and K107 Actions) for outgoing and incoming student mobility for studies and placements, mobility for teaching and administrative staff. It is also responsible for managing mobility under other Bilateral Agreements of Cooperation.