Foundation stone laid for new CUT maritime school in Larnaca

On October 30, 2026, President Nikos Christodoulides presided over the cornerstone ceremony for the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) School of Marine Sciences, Technology, and Sustainable Development in Larnaca. Located in the Mackenzie area, the project is part of a broader government strategy to upgrade the city’s educational and development infrastructure. The construction contract, valued at approximately €10.9 million plus VAT, was awarded to Cyfield Construction Ltd in September, with a 22-month timeline for completion by the end of August 2028.

Academic operations are scheduled to begin in September 2027, with the university initially utilizing temporary facilities provided by the Larnaca Municipality. The school will launch with a sustainable development program, while the marine sciences program is expected to follow in 2028. Rector Panayiotis Zafiris announced that the school will undergo evaluation by an international committee from the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (DIPAE) on November 12, 2026. Once fully operational, the facility is designed to accommodate around 500 undergraduate and graduate students within its 4,960-square-meter premises.