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Larnaca: The Natural Home for the First State University of Arts and Culture in Cyprus

Published February 18, 2026, 12:24

The author argues for the establishment of a State University of Arts and Culture in Cyprus, emphasizing that it is essential for the development of a serious cultural policy and the creative industries. Such an institution would promote research, education, and innovation in the field of arts and culture, reduce the brain drain abroad, and strengthen Cypriot cultural identity. Larnaca is proposed as the ideal location for the university, due to the lack of state higher education infrastructure in the city and its role as the European Capital of Culture in 2030. The creation of the university would act as a catalyst for the urban and cultural development of Larnaca and enhance the international presence of Cypriot culture.