Future Goals
The University of Cyprus has formulated a Strategic Plan for its developement in the period 2004-2020. By 2020 the University expects:
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that the University campus will be fully operational
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to offer programmes of studies in nine faculties (There are currently six faculties)
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to enrol a total of 10,000 students (7500 undergraduate and 2500 postgraduate, a ratio of 3:1)
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to employ at least 1000 academic and 1000 administrative personnel.
The most important strategic target of the University is the establishment of three new faculties:
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Faculty of Medicine
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Faculty of Law
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Faculty of Fine Arts
Other aims are the continued expansion of existing faculties and departments; greater support for research; increased emphasis on teaching; greater administrative support; formulation of internal evaluation review mechanisms; development of new and reinforcement of already existing activities; development of an e-university; reinforce student support .
The University has established cooperation with both European and Middle East universities. Opportunities for establishing affiliations with universities worldwide are being expected.