American University of Cyprus

American University of Cyprus
MottoScientia Potentia Est (Latin)
Motto in English
Knowledge is Power
TypePrivate
Location
North Nicosia
,
Northern Cyprus
CampusUrban
LanguageEnglish
Websiteauc.edu.tr

American University of Cyprus is a private, American liberal arts university in North Nicosia, Northern Cyprus.[1] The language of instruction is English. The university was founded in 2014, and is affiliated with Girne American University.[2]

Campus

American University of Cyprus's Cloud Building in Dereboyu Avenue

The main campus of AUC is located in the Surlariçi Arabahmet of North Nicosia, with additional facilities located within the Venetian walls of Nicosia and Dereboyu Avenue[3]

Faculties and Programs

The university is made up of three faculties and one vocational school.[4]

Faculty of Fine Arts
Architecture
Plastic Arts
Faculty of Business and Economics
Business Management
Tourism and Hospitality Management
Faculty of Political Science
Political Science
International Relations
Vocational School of Health

Also, American University of Cyprus has a Lifelong Learning Center and a Foundation School. The Lifelong Learning Center offers courses that conform to an arts and sciences curriculum and the Foundation School operates the university's English and foundation programs.

Memberships

American University of Cyprus is a member of the European Council for Business Education,[5] the International Universities Search & Rescue Council,[6] and the Cyprus Universities Association.[7]

Notable alumni

Ayşe Gökkan[8]

References

  1. ^ "American University of Cyprus". University Expo Qatar. 29 November 2018. Archived from the original on 9 December 2018. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  2. ^ "American University of Cyprus (AUC)". alvi-consult.com. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
  3. ^ "American University of Cyprus". European Association for Architectural Education. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
  4. ^ "American University of Cyprus". Univerv Education. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  5. ^ "Members". European Council for Business Education. Archived from the original on 29 August 2018. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  6. ^ "Members". International Universities Search & Rescue Council. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  7. ^ "Members". Cyprus Universities Association. Archived from the original on 3 September 2018. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  8. ^ "'No legal reasons' for women's rights defender Gökkan's arrest, says attorney". Bianet. 29 January 2021. Retrieved 21 October 2021.