The Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) is one of three state universities in the Republic of Cyprus, located in the city centre of Lemesos (Limassol). It was founded in 2003 and welcomed its first students in 2007. CUT aspires to develop itself into a modern, pioneering and internationally recognised university, able to offer education and high level research in leading fields of research that have a great impact on the economic, technological and scientific sectors. With its orientation towards applied research, the university aspires to establish for itself a role in support of the state and society in all areas of science and technology.