Construction begins on new Cyprus University of Technology school in Larnaca

Construction has officially commenced on the Cyprus University of Technology’s (CUT) new School of Marine Sciences, Technology and Sustainable Development in the Mackenzie area of Larnaca. The project, valued at 11 million euros, marks a significant development for the city’s higher education aspirations. During a formal ceremony held last Friday, the President of the Republic laid the foundation stone for the facility.

CUT Rector Panayiotis Zaphiris and Dean Alexandros Charalambides, the school’s first two professors, are overseeing the implementation of the project. The university has already submitted applications to the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA) and anticipates accreditation by the end of the year. While the physical building is underway, the university plans to launch its first undergraduate programme in sustainable development by September 2027 at a temporary site.

The academic team is currently operating from offices provided by the Larnaca municipality at the Multipurpose Centre for Social Welfare and Employment. Two additional academics have recently been hired, with two more scheduled to join by December. The school is expected to require five years to reach full operational capacity, with officials emphasizing the importance of local integration to maximize the socioeconomic benefits for the Larnaca community.