Also many of the research activities and studies contribute to “applied” research, focusing on the understanding and solution of practical problems that we face in Cyprus and in the region. Through these programmes the University contributes directly to the improvement of the quality of life and to the sustainable economic growth of Cyprus and Europe.

How are the research programmes funded?
The University’s research programmes are funded either directly through the University’s budget, or by other competitive schemes announced by national (such as the Leventis Foundation, the Cyprus Research Foundation) and international institutions.

The research projects funded by European Union institutions comprise the majority of the funding. Main European funding programmes are: the Framework Programmes (DG Research) and the Life Long Learning Programmes (DG Education & Culture).

Does the University cooperate with any organisations?
The University of Cyprus is a member in a number of international university organizations and networks. It also cooperates, through inter-state and inter-university agreements, with universities and research centres in Europe and internationally, for the promotion of science, scholarly research and exchange of information. UCY is a member of European and International University Networks and Associations such us:

• Association of European Universities (EUA)
• Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
• Association of Arab and European Universities (AEUA)
• Community of Mediterranean Universities (CMU)
• The Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe (UNICA)
• Santander Group
• UNIMED
• UK Research Office
• TETHYS University Network
• European Association of International Education (EAIE)
• LEONARDO DA VINCI Network (LEO-NET)
• European Association of Erasmus Coordinators (EAEC)