Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p The Open University of Cyprus (OUC) (Ανοικτό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου in Greek, in Lefkosia (Nicosia), is the only university in Cyprus dedicated to distance learning. The University was established to fill an important gap for open and distance education in the higher education system of the Republic of Cyprus, in response to the growing demand for continuing education and lifelong learning. It is the first and only Higher Education Institution in Cyprus that provides open and distance education at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Placing great emphasis on research, the OUC promotes research programmes aiming towards the development of methodologies and corresponding high technologies for open and distance learning.The Open University of Cyprus is dually oriented toward both the domestic and international educational communities and their activities and goals. The academic programmes offered by OUC are international, well planned and career-oriented to correspond to the needs of the country and the public’s demand for upgrading knowledge and skills. In parallel, OUC places emphasis on research work in various scientific fields and actively supports the Faculty members in publishing their research results. Since its establishment, OUC has emphasised the vital importance of research for promoting the University in the international scientific community, while also actively pursuing interaction with scientific organisations and professional associations.Finally, through its social endeavours and commitment to connect with society, OUC envisions its role as an inspiring educational institution. An innovative, open university that offers a stimulating environment for students, staff and alumni noted for promoting culture and collaboration with its neighbouring countries - and beyond.. }
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- Open_University_of_Cyprus abstract "The Open University of Cyprus (OUC) (Ανοικτό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου in Greek, in Lefkosia (Nicosia), is the only university in Cyprus dedicated to distance learning. The University was established to fill an important gap for open and distance education in the higher education system of the Republic of Cyprus, in response to the growing demand for continuing education and lifelong learning. It is the first and only Higher Education Institution in Cyprus that provides open and distance education at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Placing great emphasis on research, the OUC promotes research programmes aiming towards the development of methodologies and corresponding high technologies for open and distance learning.The Open University of Cyprus is dually oriented toward both the domestic and international educational communities and their activities and goals. The academic programmes offered by OUC are international, well planned and career-oriented to correspond to the needs of the country and the public’s demand for upgrading knowledge and skills. In parallel, OUC places emphasis on research work in various scientific fields and actively supports the Faculty members in publishing their research results. Since its establishment, OUC has emphasised the vital importance of research for promoting the University in the international scientific community, while also actively pursuing interaction with scientific organisations and professional associations.Finally, through its social endeavours and commitment to connect with society, OUC envisions its role as an inspiring educational institution. An innovative, open university that offers a stimulating environment for students, staff and alumni noted for promoting culture and collaboration with its neighbouring countries - and beyond.".