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The Open University of Cyprus (OUC), the country’s state university dedicated entirely to open and distance education, had an impressive enrolment period of over 4.100 students and developed 26 programmes of study for the 2018-2019 academic year.

Open University of Cyprus Key Statistics & Highlights

  • Public Institution Type

Education

As the second public University, established in 2002, the Open University Cyprus (OUC) aims to fill an important gap in the Cypriot higher education system, offering accredited distance learning degrees at all levels (undergraduate, master and doctoral). Building on its origins as the country’s only University dedicated to distance education, OUC is growing quickly in academic stature and overall reputation. 

Today’s challenging realities have widened OUC’s horizons, helping to bring Cyprus near towards its strategic goal: to be established as a regional educational and research center and hub for international scholars and students alike in the Eastern Mediterranean basin.

Research

Complementing the primary role of research as building-block for developing a knowledge-based economy where entrepreneurship springs from academic efforts, there are important reasons to foster academic research. 

Research is one of the most important functions of a university and one of the main pillars of the development of the Open University of Cyprus. The university’s research strategy emphasises the importance of both basic and applied research. 

Housing services

OUC is a distance education institution therefore it does not have dormitories and cannot provide accommodation for incoming students in the context of placement mobility. However, the OUC Mobility Office (erasmus@ouc.ac.cy) can assist incoming students in finding suitable accommodation in Nicosia.

Library services

The Library is fully electronic regarding its use and hybrid regarding its content, since its collections include printed, digital and audiovisual material. All material is accessible through EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS), a federated search tool that provides easy access to printed, digital and audiovisual material, as well as to the full text of articles, through a simple search.

Open University of Cyprus Overview

Open University of Cyprus Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Cyprus Country
Nicosia City

Open University of Cyprus Student Reviews & Awards

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5/5

Flexible and supportive online law program.

I really appreciate the flexibility that the Hellenic Open University of Cyprus offers, especially since I am studying Law through distance learning. This setup allows me to balance my studies with personal and professional commitments. The quality of the course materials and the support from the faculty are excellent, which helps me stay motivated and engaged. I also value the university�s commitment to providing accessible education for students from diverse backgrounds.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jun 2025
5/5

EXCELLENT

VERY CONDUCIVE ONLINE STUDY AND WELL STRACTURED TO LEARN OLINE

Posted by OKYERE ABRAHAM
Studied from Sep 2022 - Aug 2025
Posted on Jul 2023
4/5

In general, pretty satisfied

The programm itself was satisfactory. It covered a wide range of subjects and it was interesting from start to finish. My only complaint was the lack of practical lessons since most of them were theoretical in nature

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Oct 2021 - Sep 2023
Posted on Mar 2026
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