Launch of the National Survey CYStudents: Students’ Voices Matter!
The Department of Higher Education (DHE) of the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth (MESY) announces the launch of the first cycle of the National Survey CYStudents: Studies and Student Life, conducted within the framework of the European survey EUROSTUDENT 9. The purpose is to support policy development to improve the economic and social conditions of students in Cyprus Higher Education.
CYStudents will collect high-quality, internationally comparable data on all aspects of student life in Cyprus. The survey will explore:
- Socioeconomic background of students
- Study and living conditions
- Mental health and well-being
- Employment during studies
- International mobility
- Housing, income, and expenses during studies
EUROSTUDENT 9
EUROSTUDENT is a European research project since 2000, collecting comparable data every three years on students’ social and economic conditions across Europe. The ninth round includes 26 countries, including Cyprus, aiming to support evidence-based comparisons and inform national and European educational policy.
For Cyprus, participation in EUROSTUDENT 9 will be a valuable tool for evidence-based policymaking to address students’ current needs.
Who Can Participate?
All students enrolled in programs at any level (Certificates, Diplomas, Higher Diplomas, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorates) in Cyprus Higher Education Institutions during Spring Semester 2025 are invited.
Data Collection – Access to the Questionnaire
Data will be collected online from May to June 2025.
Students can access the questionnaire:
🔗 https://cystudents.highereducation.ac.cy
or via a personal link sent to their email.
Participation is voluntary, anonymous, and confidential. Participants can enter a draw to win gift vouchers from well-known retail chains.
Why Your Participation Matters
At the national level:
- Supports student-focused policy proposals
- Improves services like housing, meals, psychological and academic support
- Enhances the social dimension of Higher Education in Cyprus
At the European level:
- Enables comparisons with other EHEA countries
- Supports targeted reforms and strategies aligned with EHEA social dimension goals
Access to Results
Upon completion, findings will be published and made accessible to students, parents, researchers, HEIs, policymakers, and the public, offering a clear view of student life in Cyprus Higher Education.
