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Mission Statement
ARUCAD aims to fill the perceived absence of world-class art and design education in Cyprus and the Mediterranean region, thereby fulfilling contemporary needs and requirements. Through its interdisciplinary, cross-cultural programmes the University raises the bar in standards in the fields of art, design and communication, with the intention of contributing to cultural and intellectual life, locally, regionally and globally. Its approach highlights the fluid, transitive and hybrid nature of art, design and communication today.
International Role
ARUCAD’s goal is to become one of the most reputable universities in art education, while collaborating with other institutions and universities to enrich its culture and promote diversity, whereby its students continuously improve their creative productivity through interdisciplinary and cross-cultural programmes based on traditional, modern and contemporary art teaching and learning, whilst adhering to the inseparable link of theory and practice.
An ARUCAD degree, accredited and overseen by the Higher Education Council of Turkey (YÖK), is internationally recognized. In addition, ARUCAD is a member of CUMULUS (the International Association of Universities and Colleges of Art, Design, and Media), MUNA (the Mediterranean and Middle East Universities Network), EAAE-AEEA (European Association for Architectural Education), ICoD – International Council of Design (ICOGRADA), Community of Mediterranean Universities (CMU), European Communication Research and Education Association (ECREA ) and UK ENIC which is one of the world's leading qualifications recognition and evaluation systems institutions, which provides vital support to universities, colleges and employers in processing international applications for employment, work or education worldwide.
National Role
ARUCAD aims to fill the perceived absence of world-class art and design education in Cyprus and the Mediterranean region, thereby fulfilling contemporary needs and requirements. Through its interdisciplinary, cross-cultural programs the University raises the bar in standards in the fields of art, design and communication, with the intention of contributing to cultural and intellectual life, locally, regionally and globally. Its approach highlights the fluid, transitive and hybrid nature of art, design and communication today.
Main Focus
ARUCAD is a thematic art university that is wholly dedicated to the fields of art, design and communication
Faculties and Departments
1. Faculty of Arts: BA in Plastic Arts, BA in Photography, BA in Ceramics, BA in Film Design and Directing, BA in Archaeology and Art History
2. Faculty of Design: BA in Architecture, BA in Interior Architecture & Environmental Design, BA in Industrial Design
3. Faculty of Communication: BA in Visual Communication Design, BA in Advertising Design & Communication, BA in Digital Media (New Media), BA in Digital Game Design, BA in Communication Design and Management
4. Faculty of Music and Performing Arts: BA in Contemporary Dance, BA in Acting, BA in Sound Arts and Design
Bachelor Level Programs
1. Faculty of Arts: BA in Plastic Arts, BA in Photography, BA in Ceramics, BA in Film Design and Directing, BA in Archaeology and History of Arta
2. Faculty of Design: BA in Architecture, BA in Interior Architecture & Environmental Design, BA in Industrial Design, BA in Ship and Art Design
3. Faculty of Communication: BA in Visual Communication Design, BA in Advertising Design & Communication, BA in New Media and Commuciation, BA in Digital Game Design, BA in Communication Design and Management
4. Faculty of Music and Performing Arts: BA in Contemporary Dance, BA in Acting, BA in Sound Arts and Design
All Bachelor Degree Programmes are 4 years in length.
Master Level Programs
- MA in Art
- MA in Architectural Design
- MA in Communication Studies
Doctorate Level Programs
- PhD in Architecture
- PhD in Art and Culture Management
Subject Areas for Exchange Students
- Faculty of Arts: BA in Plastic Arts, BA in Photography, BA in Ceramics, BA in Film Design and Directing
- Faculty of Design: Architecture, BA in Interior Architecture & Environmental Design, BA in Industrial Design
- Faculty of Communication: BA in Visual Communication Design, BA in Advertising Design & Communication, BA in Digital Media(New Media)
- Faculty of Music and Performing Arts: BA in Contemporary Dance, BA in Acting, BA in Sound Arts and Design
Application Deadlines
beginning of September for Fall, end of January for Spring semesters
Teaching Languages
English
Semester Dates
Fall semester: beginning of October till end of January
Spring semester: end of February till mid-June
Cost of Living Per Month (Studying and Living)
We advise our students to have 5000 Euros for living and personal expenses (per academic year)
