Healthy and affordable food choices

CUT ensures the provision of healthy and affordable food choices for all members of its campus community, supporting nutritional well-being and equitable access to quality food.

Limassol Campus- On-Campus Access and Student Support

The Zorbas café-restaurant, located at the heart of CUT, provides freshly prepared meals, light snacks and beverages made from high-quality ingredients, emphasising nutritional balance, food safety and value for money. The menu offers a range of healthy options such as salads, yogurt-based dishes, fresh juices and light meals at reduced and student-friendly prices, providing an affordable alternative to off-campus dining. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available daily, supporting inclusive access to healthy diets for the entire university community. Meal preparation follows internationally recognised food quality and safety standards, ensuring consistent quality and accessible, nutritious choices for both students and staff.

Due to CUT’s central location in the Limassol city centre, students and staff also have convenient access to nearby cafés and restaurants offering special student discounts and healthy menu choices, enhancing affordability and dietary inclusivity beyond the campus cafeteria.

In addition, CUT supports the provision of free, healthy daily lunches to students facing socio-economic hardship, through its long-standing collaboration with the Holy Metropolis of Limassol. Approximately 30% of the University’s student population benefit from this food support each academic year, reflecting a significant contribution to affordability and nutritional well-being. The initiative is coordinated by the University’s Service for Academic Affairs and Student Welfare, ensuring fair and dignified access to balanced meals for all eligible students and strengthening inclusive food provision within the CUT community.

More info can be found below:

• Zorbas products
• Student discounts & benefits/ Online discount guide for students
• CUT Student Welfare and Support – Free Meals
• CUT Meal Support Application Form

Paphos Campus- Healthy and Affordable Meal Options at the training Restaurant

The Training Restaurant at the Academy of Tourism and Hospitality provides affordable meals for the CUT community and the wider public, with discounted pricing for students to ensure cost-friendly access.

According to the Healthy and Affordable Food Choices Policy of the Academy of Tourism and Hospitality in Paphos:

• Meal prices are set at cost level, ensuring affordability for students, staff and visitors.
• Menus include nutritious, well-balanced options that support healthy eating.
• Meals are prepared using fresh, seasonal and high-quality ingredients.
• Portion sizes meet diverse dietary needs, supporting inclusivity.

These practices ensure that healthy, high-quality and affordable food choices are consistently available on campus in Paphos.

Through cost-accessible on-campus food outlets in Limassol and Paphos, free healthy meals for vulnerable students, and discounted healthy dining options in the surrounding area, CUT demonstrates its strong institutional commitment to ensuring equitable access to healthy and affordable food choices for all.