Dear members of our student community,
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to Neapolis University Pafos. You are joining a dynamic and inclusive academic community, one that is constantly evolving, with a strong international outlook, and firmly committed to quality and academic excellence.
Here, your ambitions, ideas, and aspirations will find the space and support they need to grow and take shape.
At Neapolis, knowledge meets practice. Our University continuously invests in new technologies, interactive learning methods, and innovative academic programmes that are aligned with the latest scientific developments. We actively respond to the demands of modern society and the global job market. Bridging theory and practice, promoting cutting-edge research, and embracing the principles of the Fourth Industrial Revolution are not just values we believe in — they are core elements of our daily academic life and strategic vision.
The creation of the first Undergraduate Programme in Artificial Intelligence in Cyprus, Greece, and the Southeastern Mediterranean is a clear testament to our dedication to innovation and academic leadership. Equally, the fact that over 95% of our graduates enter the job market within just two months of completing their studies stands as solid proof of the quality of education we deliver and the impact of the knowledge we cultivate.
As a founding member of the European University Alliance EMERGE, a flagship initiative of the European Union for Higher Education, and with over 120 active Erasmus+ partnerships, Neapolis University Pafos is a driving force for international mobility and inter-university collaboration.
We offer joint and double degrees in partnership with leading European institutions, enabling our students to enjoy a truly international academic experience.
Our strategic alliance in Legal Studies with the University of Reading, a globally renowned institution in the United Kingdom, opens new academic pathways. At the same time, our presence abroad through programmes such as the Undergraduate Programme in Civil Engineering in China reflects our global orientation and international academic footprint.
In parallel, our strong partnerships with leading Greek public universities for the joint delivery of academic programmes, including the University of Athens, University of Piraeus, University of Western Macedonia, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Democritus University of Thrace, and the University of the Peloponnese, confirm our position as a key pillar of university education both in Cyprus and in Greece.
Our outward-looking character and strong research focus are further demonstrated through our hosting of major international academic initiatives, such as the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence and the UNESCO Chair, which strengthen our international and regional presence and position Neapolis University Pafos as a hub of knowledge, innovation, and research.
The recent announcement of the English-taught Medical Programme, jointly launched with the Faculty of Health Sciences at Democritus University of Thrace, marks a milestone in our growth trajectory.
Both institutions, members of the EMERGE Alliance, share a common vision for academic excellence and internationalisation. Together, they are developing a modern, jointly structured, and academically robust medical programme, aligned with the latest advances in medical science.
This joint Medical Programme will allow students to pursue high-level medical studies across two institutions: Neapolis University Pafos and Democritus University of Thrace, while also benefiting from the state-of-the-art infrastructure at the University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis (www.pgna.gr), which includes over 600 beds, full coverage of all medical specialties, and highly qualified academic and clinical staff.
I encourage you to seize every opportunity: take part in research teams, Erasmus exchanges, international competitions, and initiatives in social innovation. Push the boundaries of your knowledge, and engage actively in this academic journey that will prepare you for a borderless world. We, your academic and administrative staff, are here to support you every step of the way on this shared path.
I wish you every success in reaching your own personal summits and hope you walk your chosen path with confidence, enjoying every step of the way.
Sincerely,
Prof. Pantelis Sklias
Rector
