Arkin University of Creative Arts and Design (ARUCAD)

About

Arkin University of Creative Arts and Design (ARUCAD), established in 2017 in North Cyprus, is a non-profit specialised arts university committed to interdisciplinary education in art, design, and communication, aiming to enrich cultural and intellectual life locally, regionally and globally. ARUCAD’s mission emphasises “learning while producing” and its vision positions creative thinking at the heart of society’s development. With approximately 1200 students and 78 staff, it offers programmes across seven faculties of Arts, Design, and Communication, and research strengths in creative practice and visual production. Key features include state-of-the-art studios, workshops, labs, exhibitions and growing global partnerships with international art and design institutions.

Sustainability at ARUCAD

ARUCAD embraces sustainability as a core value that informs research, teaching and learning, campus culture and community engagement, with a broad alignment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Sustainability at ARUCAD is reflected in its emphasis on environmentally aware creative practice, ethical responsibility and social inclusivity in curricula and research, fostering students who think critically about ecological and societal challenges. The university encourages a campus culture that values sustainable living and community involvement, and its interdisciplinary ethos supports creative contributions toward a more equitable and resilient future.  

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