On-Campus Childcare for Academic and Administrative Staff

Near East University provides childcare and early childhood education facilities for academic and administrative employees, supporting working parents in balancing their professional responsibilities with family life.

Near East Nursery provides care for children aged 0–3, while on-campus preschool and school facilities offer continuity of education through subsequent developmental stages.

The proximity of childcare facilities to university workplaces allows parents to manage daily drop-off and collection arrangements conveniently. Flexible childcare schedules accommodate academic teaching commitments and administrative working hours, supporting employees returning to work after childbirth.

Childcare Scholarships and Financial Support for Employees

Near East University provides financial assistance to employees with children enrolled in its educational facilities.

Children of university staff benefit from a 50% educational scholarship at Near East Preschool and Primary School. Additional support includes employee discounts for relevant childcare and summer programmes, sibling discounts, and flexible payment arrangements.

The inclusive educational provision also covers essential items such as meals, school uniforms, books, and stationery within the applicable fee arrangements.

These measures reduce childcare and education-related expenses for university employees and support continued participation in professional life.

Healthcare, Nutrition and Child Safety

Children attending the university's early childhood facilities benefit from healthcare and safety services, including:

• Free specialized health insurance through Near East University Hospital.
• On-site nursing and health supervision during school hours, supported by access to paediatric emergency services.
• Nutrition programmes based on balanced meal plans prepared under professional dietary guidance, with individual arrangements for documented food allergies.
• Safe childcare environments with controlled entry, supervised collection procedures, and monitored indoor and outdoor activity areas.

Age-appropriate school transportation services further support working parents through organized morning and afternoon transport arrangements.

Parental Support and Academic Collaboration

Near East University supports employees with parenting responsibilities through dedicated lactation and nursing facilities, facilitating breastfeeding and infant care following their return to work.

The university also provides parenting seminars, psychological guidance, and child development support through its Psychological Counselling and Guidance Centre (PDRAM).

Academic expertise from the Faculty of Education contributes to early childhood educational practices and developmental guidance, strengthening the connection between university resources and childcare provision.

Extracurricular and Summer Childcare Support

Children enrolled in Near East University's educational facilities can participate in extracurricular activities and summer programmes covering sports, swimming, arts, and music.

The university's broader educational environment also provides access to cultural and recreational resources, including the Cyprus Modern Art Museum, Cyprus Car Museum, Cyprus Herbarium and Natural History Museum, Walled City Museum, and campus sports facilities.

These programmes support working parents during school holidays and provide opportunities for children's learning and development.

Supporting Work–Life Balance and Equal Opportunities

Through on-campus childcare, employee scholarships, flexible arrangements, healthcare services, and parental support, Near East University helps academic and administrative employees continue their professional responsibilities while raising young children.

These services are particularly important for women returning to employment after maternity leave and contribute to a supportive working environment for staff and faculty with childcare responsibilities.