Open University of Cyprus

Open University of Cyprus
Ανοικτό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου
TypePublic
Established2002
PresidentMr. George Papas
RectorProf. Petros Pashiardis (Rector)
Students3,000 (2022-2023 academic year)
Location
Nicosia
,
Cyprus
Websitehttp://www.ouc.ac.cy

The Open University of Cyprus (OUC; Greek: Ανοικτό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου), in Lefkosia (Nicosia), is a public university in Cyprus, specialized in open and distance education. OUC evolved in response to the growing demand for continuing education and lifelong learning. It is the first and only Higher Education Institution (HEI) in Cyprus that is fully dedicated to open and distance education at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Placing great emphasis on research, the OUC promotes research programmes aiming towards the development of methodologies and corresponding high technologies for open and distance learning.

Methodology

The Open University of Cyprus style of teaching is called "open and distance learning". More specifically, students have the opportunity to learn in their own time without having to be present at the premises of the university to be able to attend lectures, seminars or labs, as it is the case with conventional universities.

The Open University's degree structure and credit system is based on the concept of Thematic Units (or Modules) adaptable to the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). OUC students have access to an e-learning platform, an electronic portal where practical information concerning studies at the Open University and related regulations and procedures are posted, as well as information regarding Study Courses, course materials and student workload.

Programmes of study

The full course catalogue for the 2023-2024 academic year includes the following programmes:

At the postgraduate level, programmes offered in English:

At the undergraduate level, programmes offered in Greek:

At the postgraduate level, programmes offered in Greek:


Cooperating universities

References

  1. ↑ "Organisation of the education system in Cyprus" (PDF). Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 August 2011. Retrieved 29 February 2012.
  2. ↑ "School Description: Open University of Cyprus". Master Studies. Retrieved 27 February 2012.
  3. ↑ "Open University of Cyprus (OUC)". International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE). Archived from the original on 30 November 2010. Retrieved 29 February 2012.
  4. ↑ "Open University of Cyprus (OUC)". Cyprus Higher Education. Archived from the original on 22 August 2017. Retrieved 29 February 2012.
  5. ↑ "Institution Info: Open University of Cyprus". Mastersportal.eu. Retrieved 29 February 2012.
  6. ↑ "European Credit Transfer System". European Commission. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
  7. ↑ "Memorandum of Cooperation between Hellenic Open University and Open University of Cyprus" (PDF). Elliniko Anoikto Panepistimio. Retrieved 16 January 2016.[permanent dead link]

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