University of Cyprus to offer 100 rooms to new students in September
The University of Cyprus will allocate 100 rooms based on socioeconomic criteria as it discusses plans for additional dormitories.
Nicosia, Cyprus. The University of Cyprus will make 100 rooms available to new students arriving in September, while it discusses plans with authorities to build additional dormitories.
Around 1,300 new students are expected to arrive on September 7, according to Kleanthis Pissarides, head of the university’s academic affairs and student welfare service.
Accommodation support
Despite high demand for student accommodation, the university will offer 100 rooms to newcomers who meet socioeconomic criteria.
Pissarides said the number of students meeting the eligibility requirements was limited and that the university was seeking to provide assistance where possible.
New dormitory plans
The university is in consultation with the finance ministry and other authorities over new University of Cyprus dormitories intended to address the housing issue.
Pissarides said that, once an agreement is reached, the first phase of the project would take about two years to complete and would provide additional rooms.
Student welfare fund
The university also operates a student welfare fund that provides financial assistance to students in need based on socioeconomic criteria.
The application process begins in October, with payments expected to be made before Christmas.
New academic year
Pissarides said incoming students were beginning a new journey and invited them to make use of the opportunities ahead to develop academically and personally.
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