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University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

The Library serves as a hub for learning and information, catering to both the University community and the wider public, with free access for all students. Recently, it has relocated to its new state-of-the-art building, named the "Stelios Ioannou Learning Resource Centre" an architectural masterpiece designed by the renowned architect Jean Nouvel. The library boasts an extensive collection, including over 600,000 volumes of monographs and periodicals, granting access to 540,000 e-books, 30,000 electronic journal titles, and 188 databases. Moreover, it offers a generous study space, providing 952 study areas, 31 group study rooms, and a 24/7 Reading Area with 72 spaces.
The library offers a wide range of services for students and visitors, enhancing their experience and research capabilities:

• Self-Service Check-Out/Return: The library facilitates a 24/7 self-service check-out and return system for books, providing convenience to users at any time.
• VPN Connection: Users can utilize a VPN connection to access subscription-based content from outside the University network, ensuring access to valuable resources from remote locations.
• Research Tools: The library equips users with essential research tools, including citation management tools like RefWorks and online plagiarism checkers (Turnitin), fostering academic integrity and efficient citation management.
• Inter-Library Loan: Through this service, the library acquires online information sources not available in its collections and delivers them via email to users while strictly adhering to copyright laws.
• Services for Visually Impaired Users: Specialized services are available for visually impaired students, including the conversion of printed material to digital form for easier access and use in teaching.
• Photo-Reproduction and Digitization: The library offers photo-reproduction and digitization services to academic staff, converting analog materials into digital formats for teaching and research purposes.
• Information Literacy Seminars: The library conducts information literacy seminars, covering various topics like the library catalog, online information services, search techniques, bibliographic management tools, and plagiarism. These seminars are conducted both in-person and online through the Microsoft Teams platform.
• Personal Library Account Management: Users have access to their personal library accounts, enabling them to view checked-out books, due dates, fines, and renew the loan period.
• Live Chat and Individual Meetings: The library provides live online chat support and individual meetings with staff to offer customized information support based on individual needs, whether in-person or online.

The UCY Library has received prestigious recognition in the form of the "Recognized for Excellence – 3 stars" certification from the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM). Additionally, it actively participates in global networks and associations such as EU programs like OpenAIREAdvance and OpenAIRE2020, the National Open Access Desk, the European Documentation Center, IFLA, LIBER, and the Cyprus Library Consortium, enhancing its engagement with the academic and research community at both national and international levels.

University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

The University of Cyprus offers housing options through the Housing Office of the Service of Academic Affairs and Student Welfare. The Student Halls, situated in the Athalassa area on the new campus, provide 208 single study/bedrooms with shared kitchen and/or bathroom facilities. Additionally, the Student Halls complex includes a Social Activity Centre, Post-Office, Laundry Room, and Resident's Information Centre.

To assist students in their search for private accommodation, a weekly List of Private Houses/Apartments is published exclusively for University of Cyprus students. This list is accessible through the following link: https://www.ucy.ac.cy/aasw/student-welfare/housing-office/?lang=en

Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.

The University of Cyprus strongly believes in the importance of physical fitness. The Athletics Office adheres to the adage, "sound mind, sound body", and therefore offers a wide variety of sports and physical activities from which students can choose those best suited to their individual needs.

There are five main categories of sport activities:

• Internal Championships
• Competitive Sports
• Recreation Sports
• Sports and Social Contribution
• Events

Recreational Sport is for people who wish not only to develop their kinetic activities and improve their physical condition but also to invigorate their working system through recreational activities. Our aim is to make sports an important part of everyday life within the university community.

The Sports Council offers the following recreational activities:

• Aerobics
• Badminton
• Tennis
• Table Tennis
• Weight Lifting Gym
• Squash

UCY Community Championships include:

• Ping pong
• Men’s and Women’s Tennis
• 3 X 3 Basketball
• Men’s and Women’s Volleyball
• Men’s Football
• Men’s and Women’s Racquetball
• Men’s and Women’s Squash

OUTDOOR FACILITIES:

• Football Court (synthetic turf)
• Two (2) Futsal Courts (synthetic turf)
• Three (3) Tennis Courts
• Basketball Court
• Volleyball Court
• Beach Soccer Court
• Beach Handball Court
• Beach Volley Courts
• Beach Tennis Courts

INDOOR FACILITIES:

• Sport Hall
• Fitness Hall
• Aerobic Hall
• Martial Arts Hall
• Squash Courts (3)
• Changing rooms (6)
• Sauna (2)
• Physiotherapy and clinic room

Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

University of Cyprus financial aids include:

• Scholarships offered to postgraduate students by department on academic merit

Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

University of Cyprus offers the following exchange programs and study abroad opportunities:

• Erasmus+ is the European Programme for Education Training, Youth and Sports.
• The Erasmus+ programme supports activities in all fields of Lifelong Learning, including School Education, Tertiary Education, Vocational Education and Training, and Adult Education, as well as Youth and Sport activities.
• Erasmus+ has a specific focus on student and educator mobility, reforming overlapping structures, and promoting greater cooperation in education with non-EU countries.
• Erasmus+ is available to all European students, trainees, teachers, trainers, and youth.
• University of Cyprus is actively networked globally and contributes to European and international scientific developments.
• UCY maintains strategic cooperation with top institutions worldwide through Bilateral Agreements of Cooperation, facilitating student and staff exchanges, conferences, research collaboration, and the development of joint study programs.

For a list of countries/universities that UCY has agreements with, visit: https://www.ucy.ac.cy/ir/bilateral-agreements-of-cooperation/

For more information, visit: https://www.ucy.ac.cy/ir/erasmus/

Distance Learning

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Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.

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