Actions to recruit students and staff from underrepresented groups

CUT demonstrates its dedication to promoting diversity and inclusivity in student recruitment processes. Annually, it grants social support scholarships for Master’s and PhD students, in the form of tuition fees, based on socio-economic criteria. These are funded through postgraduate tuition revenues and other income beyond the state grant. During the academic year 2022-23, CUT provided support to 24 Master’s and PhD students through these scholarships, distributed across various departments.

Further, in partnership with the Archdiocese of Kenya, CUT offers full scholarships to students from Kenya and Uganda for bachelor’s degrees in nursing and other fields. The scholarship includes a preparatory year focused on learning Greek. Additionally, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, CUT provides scholarships for postgraduate studies to students from Gambia, Guyana, Libya, and Palestine.

As far as the staff recruitment is concerned there is no positive (or negative) discrimination since the CUT applies an equal access/opportunities policy.

Further information and examples can be accessed through the following links:

• Scholarships and Awards
• Scholarships for citizens of Gambia, Guyana, Libya and Palestine offered in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus
• Scholarships for undegraduate students from Africa