Frederick University, Cyprus
About
Frederick University is an energetic and vibrant private university operating in the Republic of Cyprus, a member state of the European Union. Frederick University was established after a decision by the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Cyprus on 12th September 2007. Although the establishment of the University is relatively recent, the organization has a long history of more than 50 years in higher education. Frederick University operates from two campuses, the main campus in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, and the other campus in Limassol, the second-largest city.
The mission of Frederick University is the provision of learning opportunities through teaching and research in the areas of science, technology, literature, and the arts, as well as a systematic contribution to the wider social context.
Unique Features:
Inclusion in Governance
The university strongly believes in the inclusive representation of its community in the operations at various levels. This is clearly embedded in its Charter which implements the following principles:
all academic bodies (Departments, Schools, Senate) are headed by elected representatives
in all bodies of governance, adequate representation from students is present
the Senate, the supreme academic body, comprises solely of students and elected academics with the exception of the inclusion of the Director of Administration and Finance
at the University Council, the supreme administrative body, there is an equal representation between appointed members and elected representatives from students, academics, and administrative personnel.
Academic Freedom
To succeed in its mission it is paramount that the University allows the free and open exchange of ideas and it is thus committed to upholding the values of academic freedom and freedom of expression.
Academic Integrity
Academic Integrity refers to the obligation of all parties involved in the academic process in acting with the values of honesty, respect, fairness, trust, and responsibility. It involves the generation, use, and communication of information and ideas in an ethical, honest and responsible manner. Academic Integrity constitutes a core value for Frederick University and it is thus committed to ensuring that the highest standard of Academic Integrity is maintained.
Equal Opportunities – No discrimination
Frederick University is committed to being an equal opportunities organization.
Discrimination is considered to be any act that treats a member of the community, whether an employee, a student, or a visitor, differently with adverse effects due to ethnicity, race, color, religion or belief, disability, gender, or sexual orientation. Harassment is considered to be any unwelcome verbal or physical conduct that makes the subject feel insulted, humiliated, or intimidated.
Non-discriminatory admissions policy
The University’s decisions on student recruitment are based on individual merit and are free from any form of discrimination. Candidates are considered for admission on the basis of their academic qualifications, regardless of sex, race, color, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, disability, age or sexual orientation. This Policy also applies to access to scholarship programs and access to the rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available to students.
Gender Equality Actions
The university is committed to eliminating the gender pay gap. It also adopts a policy goal of having a minimum of 30% representation of women in all top governing bodies.
For the 2021-22 academic year, the university has 50% women representation in its Council and 50% of the top management positions are held by women. In academic management, 39% of chaired positions (Rector, Vice-Rectors, Deans, Presidents) are held by women. The university has a low percentage of women's representation in Professorships and this has been set as a key gap to address.
Quality Assurance Policy
Frederick University is committed to providing high-quality education and services relevant to its mission, to the business sector, the industry, and society. The University has developed and applies a quality assurance policy that addresses all three core pillars of its registered mission: education, research, and contribution to society. Through this policy, the University strives in achieving a continuous improvement of the quality of its programs of study, including the curriculum, students and graduates, academic staff and infrastructure, the research output of its academic staff and creation of new knowledge, the administrative services and the service to the business sector, the industry and the society.
Ethical Conduct
The University pledges to maintain an ethical contact, both internally relating to its operations and investments, as well as externally.
Internally, the primary focus is assigned to the adoption of fair employment practices. In addition to the non-discrimination policies adopted, the university wishes to abide by the same principles:
Offer to all employees minimum living wages
Strive to ensure that the average pay of its employees in various groups is above the market average for comparable work
Require that all service providers of the university enter into contracts adhering to all legal requirements regarding their employees including minimum wages, appropriate insurance, and social contributions.
Energy Policy
Frederick University, firmly believes that the key to its mission is being a force for positive change in society. Unequivocally, one of the central problems facing humanity now is that of energy use and climate change at large. As a responsible institution, we have developed this energy policy to steer decisions related to energy use. This dedication is further strengthened by the responsibility stemming from our leading role in research on energy matters, including sustainable energy systems, building physics, renewable energy, and more.
Academics:
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
Distance Learning
Vocational Programs
Cyprus Marine Technology
Frederick Training and Certification Center
About
Frederick University is an energetic and vibrant private university operating in the Republic of Cyprus, a member state of the European Union. Frederick University was established after a decision by the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Cyprus on 12th September 2007. Although the establishment of the University is relatively recent, the organisation has a long history of more than 50 years in higher education. Frederick University operates from two campuses, the main campus in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus and the other campus in Limassol, the second largest city.
The mission of Frederick University is the provision of learning opportunities through teaching and research in the areas of science, technology, literature, and the arts, as well as a systematic contribution to the wider social context.
Unique Features:
Inclusion in Governance
The university strongly believes in inclusive representation of its community in the operations at various levels. This is clearly embedded in its Charter which implements the following principles:
all academic bodies (Departments, Schools, Senate) are headed by elected representatives
in all bodies of governance adequate representation from students is present
the Senate, the supreme academic body, comprises solely of students and elected academics with the exception for the inclusion of the Director of Administration and Finance
at the University Council, the supreme administrative body, there is equal representation between appointed members and elected representatives from students, academics and administrative personnel.
Academic Freedom
To succeed in its mission it is paramount that the University allows the free and open exchange of ideas and it is thus committed to upholding the values of academic freedom and freedom of expression.
Academic Integrity
Academic Integrity refers to the obligation of all parties involved in the academic process in acting with the values of honesty, respect, fairness, trust and responsibility. It involves the generation, use, and communication of information and ideas in an ethical, honest and responsible manner. Academic Integrity constitutes a core value for Frederick University and it is thus committed to ensuring that the highest standard of Academic Integrity are maintained.
Equal Opportunities – No discrimination
Frederick University is committed to being an equal opportunities organization.
Discrimination is considered to be any act that treats a member of the community, whether an employee, a student, or a visitor, differently with adverse effects due to its ethnicity, race, color, religion or belief, disability, gender, or sexual orientation. Harassment is considered to be any unwelcome verbal of physical conduct that makes the subject feel insulted, humiliated or intimidated.
Non-discriminatory admissions policy
The University’s decisions on student recruitment are based on individual merit and are free from any form of discrimination. Candidates are considered for admission on the basis of their academic qualifications, regardless of sex, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, disability, age or sexual orientation. This Policy also applies to access to scholarship programs and access to the rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available to students.
Gender Equality Actions
The university is committed to eliminating gender pay gap. It also adopts a policy goal of having a minimum of 30% representation of women in all top governing bodies.
For the 2021-22 academic year, the university has 50% women representation in its Council and 50% of the top management positions are held by women. In academic management, 39% of chaired positions (Rector, Vice-Rectors, Deans, Presidents) are held by women. The university has a low percentage in women representation in Professorships and this has been set as a key gap to address.
Quality Assurance Policy
Frederick University is committed in providing high quality education and services relevant to its mission, to the business sector, the industry and the society. The University has developed and applies a quality assurance policy which addresses all three core pillars of its registered mission: education, research and contribution to society. Through this policy, the University strives in achieving a continuous improvement of the quality of its programmes of study, including the curriculum, students and graduates, academic staff and infrastructure, the research output of its academic staff and creation of new knowledge, the administrative services and the service to the business sector, the industry and the society.
Ethical Conduct
The University pledges to maintain an ethical contact, both internally relating to its operations and investments, as well as externally.
Internally, primary focus is assigned to the adoption of fair employer practices. In addition to non-discrimination policies adopted, the university wishes to abide by the same principles:
Offer to all employees minimum living wages
Strive to ensure that the average pay of its employees at various groups is above the market average for comparable work
Require that all service providers the university enters into contracts with adhere to all legal requirements regarding their employees including minimum wages, appropriate insurance and social contributions.
Energy Policy
Frederick University, firmly believes that key to its mission is being a force for positive change in the society. Unequivocally, one of the central problems facing humanity now is that of energy use and climate change at large. As a responsible institution we have developed this energy policy to steer decisions related to energy use. This dedication is further strengthened by the responsibility stemming from our leading role in research on energy matters, including sustainable energy systems, building physics, renewable energy, and more.
Academics:
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
Distance Learning
Vocational Programs
Cyprus Marine Technology
Frederick Training and Certification Center