1. Presentation of Open University of Cyprus Thessaloniki 2016

2. Andrea Sakka Mobility Office International Relations Development and Communications Service Email: andrea.sakka@ouc.ac.cyandrea.sakka@ouc.ac.cy Tel: +357 22 411 717

3. Short Description of the Open University of Cyprus  State University, founded in 2002.  The island’s only dedicated distance teaching University.  Admitted its first students in 2006-2007, first graduates in 2008.  The largest university in Cyprus by enrolment of postgraduate students.  Coordinating role in distance education in Cyprus: appointed by the Ministry of Education & Culture.  Approx. 5000 students  Europe, Middle East, Africa, USA  Study from wherever they are in the world  Average age: 35  27 programmes of study (Bachelor, Master, PhD) - Language of instruction: Greek & English

4. Main Responsibilities of the International Relations Development and Communications Service  Quality Assurance office  Institutional Support office  Development and Communication Unit  International Relations Unit