The American University of Cyprus - About AUCY - Overview

Overview

AUCY was officially inaugurated on May 27th, 2021, at our campus in the heart of Larnaka, with a ceremony presided over by the Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports, Mr. Prodromos Prodromou.

Our mission and vision are to inspire and prepare the next generation of leaders and innovators. We are committed to fostering a dynamic learning environment that combines rigorous academics, practical experience, and cutting-edge research. Our goal is to empower students to achieve their fullest potential, contribute to their communities, and drive positive change in the world.

Values

  1. Freedom: Nurturing intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and responsible research.
  2. Academic Excellence: Our aim is to establish AUCY as a beacon of quality education and academic distinction.
  3. Financial aid and Scholarships: We ensure that every student has access to the resources they need to succeed, providing a range of scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to support their educational journey.
  4. Diversity: We embrace cultural diversity and advocate for empathy, tolerance, and respect.

Meet Our Team

Farid Haikal

Director of Admissions & Marketing

Joe Ibrahim

Director of Operations & Finance

Marios Katsioloudes

Vice Rector for Academic Affairs

Markos Markou

Dean, Faculty of Sciences and Technology

Ioannis Michaloudis

Dean, Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Dario Pontiggia

Dean, Faculty of Business Administration and Economics

Demetra Sakka

HR Manager

Konstantinos Dimitriadis

Lecturer in Finance in the Faculty of BA & Economics - Head of the Research Center

Michalis Aristidou

Associate Professor in the Faculty of Science & Technology

Szymon Pruciak

Lecturer in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Demetrios C. Melides

Lecturer in the Faculty of Sciences and Technology

Wahid Atallah

Associate Director of Admissions & Marketing

Vassilia Evangelou

Deputy Director of Admissions

Alexia Athanassiou

Assitant Director of Admissions & Marketing

Gaelle Naimeh

Assistant Director of Registrar

Estelle Sadek

Admissions Assistant

Anastasia Hadjikyriacou

Assistant Director of DCE

Krista Natsiou

Librarian

Athina Vasila

Administrative Assistant to the Deans - Erasmus Coordinator

Anna Charalambous

Officer of International Office

Athena Pitsillou

Officer of International Office

Stathis Papaefstathiou

Senior Accountant

Rana Rahbani

Student Accounting Officer Consultant

Roula Silbak

Head of Beirut Office

Ziad Nassif

System Development Director

Rabih Kastoun

IT Consultant

Chadi Sadek

Operation Consultant

Costas Charalambous

Operation Officer