European University Cyprus ranks 88th in Europe as a ‘Great Place to Work®’
European University Cyprus (EUC) ranks among the top 100 in Europe as a Best Place to Work on the ‘Great Place to Work® – Best Small and Medium Workplaces in Europe’ list. Significantly, EUC as the only university in Europe included in the rankings, affirms its commitment to providing a model working environment for over 1,300 employees.
The certification was awarded following a rigorous process to assess its working environment and corporate culture, recognizing the exceptional working climate at EUC and its high-quality human resource management practices.
This recognition is a testament to the university’s dedication to ensuring high-quality working conditions that promote innovation, equality, collaboration, and the professional development of its staff. To support this commitment, EUC has implemented policies for gender equality and the prevention of all forms of workplace harassment, while also frequently revising HR proces
ses as well as the benefits offered to the university’s employees.
In addition to its academic and research excellence, the university continuously invests in the professional development of its staff through local and European programs, including corporate training, participation in ERASMUS programs, and specialized conferences in Cyprus and abroad. This ongoing investment in the well-being and satisfaction of its personnel is reflected in its successful ranking among Europe’s leading companies.
The strength of EUC lies in its team-oriented approach, where employees work collaboratively, participate equally, and invest collectively. This shared commitment sets the institution apart and distinguishes it within the academic landscape.
Loukia Polygerinos-Tzyrkas, the Director of Human Resources at EUC, stated: ‘We are particularly proud of this recognition, which attests to the high standards of our working environment. We continue to provide our team with the right conditions for skill development, fosterin
g academic excellence and innovation.’
As a leading university with a broad range of academic programs, EUC offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees across seven Schools, with over 11,000 students enrolled. Over the past decade, EUC has rapidly modernized and expanded the curricula on offer, introducing innovative academic programs and enhancing the scope and quality of higher education in Cyprus.
A significant milestone in the university’s international expansion strategy was the establishment of its Medical School in Frankfurt in 2022, making EUC the first Cypriot university to have a presence abroad. Additionally, the campus expansion in Nicosia was completed in 2024, featuring a state-of-the-art School of Veterinary Medicine that welcomed its first students this year. EUC aims to continue enhancing the scientific community in Cyprus and establish itself as a hub for the broader Eastern Mediterranean region.
European University Cyprus is part of Galileo Global Education, the largest network
of higher education institutions in Europe, comprising 54 academic institutions, 91 campuses across 13 countries, and over 200,000 students. It is synonymous with quality education, high-tech innovation, industry and community engagement, and the strong employability of its students and graduates.
Source: Cyprus News Agency