Neapolis University Paphos

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Neapolis University Paphos in Cyprus
Πανεπιστήμιο Νεάπολις Πάφου στην Κύπρο
Neapolis University Paphos Logo.jpg
TypePrivate
Established2007
PresidentMichael Leptos
RectorProf. Pantelis Sklias
Location
Paphos
,
Cyprus
CampusPaphos
Websitewww.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. President of the university is Michael Leptos also founder of Leptos Estates.[1] 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.[2] 

After thorough evaluation, the National Academic Recognition and Information Centre (NASIR) of Greece recognized Neapolis University of Pafos as equivalent to a Greek University in July 2012.

Academic Programs[]

The University's academic programs focus on sectors that are critical to the Cyprus economy and are in high demand in the local job market. Real estate and construction along with the banking and financial sectors represent some of the most critical sectors not only for the Cyprus economy but also for the world economy, and, therefore, represent major focus of the university’s undergraduate and post-graduate programmes.[3] 

The university offers undergraduate programmes in:

  • Architecture and Environmental Design
  • Real Estate Valuation and Development
  • Business Administration
  • Financial Studies
  • Psychology

The University offers also post-graduate programmes in:

  • Real Estate
  • Construction Management
  • Business Administration
  • Banking, Investment and Finance
  • Educational Psychology

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.

After thorough evaluation, the National Academic Recognition and Information Centre (NASIR) of Greece recognized Neapolis University of Pafos as equivalent to a Greek University in July 2012.[4] 

The programs in architecture and real estate are also recognized by the Professional and Technical Chamber of Cyprus (ETEK). Moreover, the postgraduate programme of the Real Estate is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Similar recognitions exist for other courses related to professional bodies.

Facilities[]

The University Campus has classrooms and amphitheatres, teaching, research and computer labs, architectural studios, a main library, student dormitories. Students and staff have access to 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.

References[]

  1. ^ "President Michael Leptos, History and relationship with Leptos Estates". www.leptosestates.com.
  2. ^ "Neapolis University website". Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  3. ^ "Cyprus Higher Education". Retrieved 2019-04-25.
  4. ^ "Recognised Foreign HEIs". Retrieved 2021-07-08.

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