College Profile
Frederick Institute of Technology (FIT) is a prestigious institution of higher learning in the Republic of Cyprus. The college is located in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, and has a branch campus in the city of Limassol.
The college offers nearly 20 disciplines, including Business Administration, Accounting, Architecture, Computer Science, Advertising, Fashion Design, and Tourism and Hotel Management, providing students with diploma, bachelor's, and master's degree programs. The college's faculty members are highly qualified, and all study programs are specifically funded to provide students with sufficient teaching equipment, allowing them to receive an education in an environment that is highly inspiring and conducive to creative thinking.
Frederick Institute of Technology has established close academic and teaching cooperation relationships with more than 20 world-renowned universities, including the University of Wales and the University of Liverpool in the UK; Southern Illinois University and Indiana University of Pennsylvania in the US; and the Moscow Architectural Institute in Russia. The college's diploma is recognized by the University of Wales, and students can also directly obtain a diploma from the University of Wales. The college's bachelor's degree is recognized by the National Council for Educational Awards (NCEA) of Ireland. Therefore, the college's qualifications are generally recognized by European Union countries. In addition, several senior academic groups or professional organizations, such as the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the Chartered Institute of Bankers, and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in the UK, recognize the college's diplomas as meeting professional qualification standards.
In summary, the college's academic standards are recognized worldwide, and its close and extensive academic connections help students find employment in European and American countries or transfer to other developed countries for further studies.
The college has two academic systems: an annual system starting in October and ending in June; and a credit system where the first semester starts in October and ends in January, and the second semester starts in February and ends in mid-June.
The college's teaching and living facilities are also among the best of their kind. The college has two libraries, providing students with a wealth of books, newspapers, periodicals, audiovisual materials, and CDs. The college is equipped with the Internet, making it easy for students to search for information and literature from around the world. The college has a computer center based on IBM RISC 6000/930 mainframes, providing students with an advanced software and hardware computing environment and terminal services. The college also has laboratories for mechanical and power engineering, computer engineering, physics and applied physics, chemistry, foreign languages, and photography. The college also features interior design studios, painting studios, fashion design studios, and health and beauty studios. In addition, the college has many cultural and recreational facilities such as a multi-purpose hall, student club, sports and fitness club, student dormitories, restaurants, and a sauna. Students can also use the Frederick Radio and Frederick TV stations as venues for social practice activities. Furthermore, the college has a Student Affairs Office to assist students with welfare, medical care, food and accommodation, finance, legal matters, visas, and employment. For students with limited English proficiency, the school provides English training courses.
The mission of Frederick Institute of Technology is to use modern teaching methods, combined with a rigorous academic style and a relaxed living environment, to cultivate applied and research talents who can adapt to the complex social challenges of the future.
Curriculum
1. Postgraduate Curriculum
MBA programs, MA programs
2. Undergraduate Curriculum
School of Business: Business Administration, Tourism, Hotel Management, Maritime Studies, Computer Science
School of Engineering: Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
School of Humanities, Design and Communication: Graphic Design, Interior Design, Fashion Design, Journalism
School of Education: Preschool Education
3. Diploma Curriculum
School of Business: Business Administration, Business, Tourism, Hotel Management, Maritime Studies, Computer Science
School of Engineering: Architecture, Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
School of Humanities, Design and Communication: Graphic Design, Interior Design, Fashion Design, Journalism
School of Education: Preschool Education
School of Beauty: Aesthetics