Architecture University of Cyprus

Overview

The aim of the Department of Architecture is the education of architects who can perform successfully worldwide but who also have the knowledge and sensitivity to respond and influence positively the built environment of Europe. In support of this the Department of Architecture provides high quality degree programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. These programmes emphasize fundamental principles that prepare architects concerned with the challenges of meeting society's needs in a rapidly changing environment. Students participate in research, planning and design in an academic environment, in cooperation with the faculty, research and professional organisations. The aim of the Ph.D. Programme in Architecture is to promote scholarly research leading to learning and innovation according to international standards of excellence, in the broader discipline of Architecture and within multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary fields. The Ph.D. degree is research oriented; this allows identification of relevant international architectural issues while promoting opportunities for local architectural development. The thematic contents of the specific courses offered each semester are based on the educational and research interests of the faculty.