On-Campus Childcare Supporting Student Mothers and Parents

Near East University provides accessible on-campus childcare facilities to support students with parenting responsibilities, particularly mothers continuing their higher education after childbirth.

Near East Nursery offers childcare for children aged 0–3, while the university's preschool facilities provide early childhood education for older children. Located within the university campus, these facilities allow student parents to remain close to their children while attending lectures, laboratory sessions, examinations, and other academic activities.

Childcare schedules accommodate different academic timetables, helping students balance their educational commitments with childcare responsibilities.

Financial Support and Affordable Childcare

Near East University offers dedicated childcare and preschool tuition discounts for registered student parents, extending financial support to summer activity programmes.

Additional assistance includes complimentary annual school uniform starter kits and subsidized educational materials, reducing the financial burden associated with early childhood education.

These arrangements support students who might otherwise face difficulties continuing their studies because of childcare costs.

Healthcare, Safety and Early Childhood Development

Children enrolled in the university's early childhood facilities benefit from free specialized health insurance through Near East University Hospital, together with on-site nursing services and access to paediatric emergency care.

The facilities provide supervised indoor and outdoor learning environments, controlled access points, and age-appropriate educational activities that support children's physical, cognitive, and social development.

Academic Flexibility and Parental Support

Near East University provides additional support to student parents through:

• Lactation and nursing facilities: Dedicated breastfeeding and feeding rooms located within major faculties and campus buildings.
• Academic flexibility: Guidance and assistance with attendance and examination arrangements when urgent childcare responsibilities arise.
• Psychological and parenting support: Access to counselling, parenting education, and child development guidance through the Psychological Counselling and Guidance Centre (PDRAM).

These services are intended to support student mothers during the transition back to academic life and help students continue their education while raising young children.

Summer Activities and Educational Opportunities

The university's childcare and preschool facilities offer extracurricular and summer programmes, including sports, swimming, music, and arts activities.

Children also benefit from educational access to campus cultural and recreational facilities, including the Cyprus Modern Art Museum, Cyprus Car Museum, Natural History Museum, and university sports facilities.

These opportunities provide additional support for student parents during academic breaks, summer courses, research activities, and internships.

Through its integrated childcare facilities and associated support services, Near East University helps student mothers and parents maintain their participation in higher education throughout their parenting responsibilities.