{"id":64235,"date":"2025-07-26T08:03:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T05:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uol.ac.cy\/?page_id=64235"},"modified":"2026-06-22T03:36:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T00:36:52","slug":"rights-responsibilities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uol.ac.cy\/el\/rights-responsibilities\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0394\u03b9\u03ba\u03b1\u03b9\u03ce\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03b1 \u03ba\u03b1\u03b9 \u03a5\u03c0\u03bf\u03c7\u03c1\u03b5\u03ce\u03c3\u03b5\u03b9\u03c2 \u03a6\u03bf\u03b9\u03c4\u03b7\u03c4\u03ce\u03bd\/\u03c4\u03c1\u03b9\u03ce\u03bd"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Student\u2019s Rights and Responsibilities<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Student\u2019s Rights <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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As members of the academic community of the University of Limassol, students enjoy a range of rights founded on the principles of academic freedom, equality, participation, and mutual respect.<\/p>

Students have the right to:<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Participation and Representation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u2022 Be represented in the appropriate governing and decision-making bodies of the University, in accordance with the Institution\u2019s Charter.<\/p>

\u2022 Be represented through the democratically elected Student Union, which promotes and safeguards the interests of the student community.<\/p>

\u2022 Participate, through their representatives, in the Council, the Senate, School Councils, Departmental Councils, and the relevant disciplinary committees of the University.<\/p>

\u2022 Participate in voting procedures within the appropriate University bodies on matters concerning student life and the academic community, in accordance with the provisions of the relevant legislation and the University\u2019s regulations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u2022 Enjoy the right to freely express ideas and opinions.<\/p>

\u2022 Exercise the rights of assembly and association within the framework of the University\u2019s regulations and the applicable legislation of the Republic of Cyprus and the European Union.<\/p>

\u2022 Participate actively in shaping the academic and social life of the University.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Access to Information<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u2022 Have access to all information relating to teaching, learning, academic procedures, and student life.<\/p>

\u2022 Be informed in a timely and appropriate manner of all regulations, policies, and procedures relating to their studies.<\/p>

\u2022 Receive the Student Handbook and have access to the University\u2019s regulations and policies through the Institution\u2019s electronic systems and internal network.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Support and Equal Treatment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u2022 Enjoy the rights and benefits provided by law for Cypriot, European, and international students.<\/p>

\u2022 Study in a safe, inclusive, and student-centred environment that promotes respect for diversity and human dignity.<\/p>

\u2022 Expect professionalism, academic guidance, and support from the University\u2019s Administration, academic staff, administrative staff, and the Student Union.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Evaluation and Feedback<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u2022 Evaluate programmes of study, courses, teaching staff, administrative services, facilities, and the University\u2019s overall learning environment.<\/p>

\u2022 Express views and recommendations in a constructive and responsible manner, thereby contributing to the continuous improvement of services and the quality of studies.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Submission of Requests and Appeals<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u2022 Submit requests, reports, and appeals concerning:<\/p>

o Grade reviews.<\/p>

o Exemptions from academic regulations.<\/p>

o Reconsideration of disciplinary decisions.<\/p>

o Other matters affecting their studies.<\/p>

\u2022 Expect their requests and appeals to be examined transparently, impartially, and in accordance with the principles of due process.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Fundamental Rights<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The fundamental rights of every student include:<\/p>

\u2022 The right to learning and academic development.<\/p>

\u2022 The right to the free exchange of ideas and knowledge.<\/p>

\u2022 The right to participate in the University community on equal terms and with equal opportunities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Student\u2019s responsibilities<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Participation in the academic community of the University of Limassol also entails specific responsibilities. Students are expected to demonstrate responsibility, academic integrity, and respect towards all members of the University community.<\/p>

Students are required to:<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Fulfil Their Obligations<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u2022 Fulfil, in a timely and responsible manner, all academic, administrative, financial, and other obligations arising from their studies.<\/p>

\u2022 Ensure compliance with requirements relating to immigration and residence permits, where applicable.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Be Aware of and Comply with Regulations<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u2022 Familiarise themselves with and comply with the University\u2019s academic, disciplinary, and administrative regulations.<\/p>

\u2022 Keep informed of the relevant policies, procedures, and announcements relating to their programme of study.<\/p>

\u2022 Study and apply the provisions of the Student Handbook, as well as any specific regulations governing their programme of study.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Monitor Their Academic Progress<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u2022 Be aware of and follow the Academic Calendar and the relevant deadlines.<\/p>

\u2022 Cooperate with academic advisers and Programme Directors in order to fully understand their academic progress and achieve their learning objectives.<\/p>

\u2022 Take an active role in their learning process and personal development.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Demonstrate Respect and Academic Integrity<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u2022 Behave respectfully towards fellow students, teaching staff, administrative staff, and all members of the University community.<\/p>

\u2022 Refrain from any form of harassment, bullying, discrimination, or inappropriate conduct.<\/p>

\u2022 Act with integrity, responsibility, and respect for the principles of academic ethics.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Fulfil Their Financial Obligations<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\u2022 Pay tuition fees and any other charges relating to their studies in a timely manner.<\/p>

\u2022 Understand that academic documents, such as transcripts, certificates, or academic awards, cannot be issued where there are outstanding financial obligations to the University.<\/p>

Compliance with the above rights and responsibilities contributes to the development of an academic community characterised by respect, responsibility, excellence, and the active participation of all its members.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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