European University Cyprus Announces the Unanimous Election of Professor Evripidis Stylianidis as Dean of the School of Law
European University Cyprus announces the unanimous election of Professor of Constitutional Law Evripidis Stylianidis as Dean of its School of Law. His election follows his recent promotion to the rank of Full Professor of Constitutional Law and represents recognition of his significant academic, scientific, and public contribution to the fields of legal scholarship and higher education.
His unanimous election reflects the confidence of the academic community in his leadership and reaffirms European University Cyprus’s commitment to academic excellence, international outlook, scientific research, and the continued development of its School of Law. At the same time, it strengthens the University’s strategic vision for further expanding its presence in Cyprus, Greece, and Germany.
Commenting on his election, Professor Evripidis Stylianidis stated:
“I would like to sincerely thank my colleagues at the School of Law for their trust and confidence. I am also grateful to European University Cyprus for its support. Above all, however, I wish to thank my students, who, every day in the lecture halls and amphitheatres of the School of Law, teach me invaluable lessons themselves. They help me better understand the new generation, its mindset, values, and perceptions, a generation that has every right to express the spirit of its era.
My engagement with the academic community and my continuous interaction with young people has profoundly reshaped the way I approach public affairs. They constantly inspire me with vitality, creativity, and innovative thinking. For this, I thank them wholeheartedly.”
A Dynamic School of Law with International Reach
The School of Law of European University Cyprus is established as a dynamic academic institution, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs that combine academic excellence and research with a contemporary professional orientation.
Through its Cyprus Law and Greek Law programs, which meet the requirements of the respective Bar Associations and the demands of modern legal practice, the School equips students with a strong theoretical foundation, practical skills, and meaningful exposure to the legal profession.
Short Bio
Professor Evripidis Stylianidis is a Full Professor of Constitutional Law at the School of Law of European University Cyprus and a lawyer admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Greece (Areios Pagos).
He is a graduate of the School of Law of the Democritus University of Thrace and holds a PhD in Constitutional Law from the University of Hamburg. He has extensive academic, research, and teaching experience in the fields of Constitutional Law, human rights, and governance institutions.
Alongside his academic career, Professor Stylianidis has a long-standing presence in public life. He served for many years as a Member of Hellenic Parliament representing the constituency of Rodopi and held several senior governmental positions, including Minister of National Education and Religious Affairs, Minister of Transport and Communications, Minister of the Interior, and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic.
His election as Dean marks a new chapter for the School of Law of European University Cyprus, further strengthening its international presence, academic excellence, and strategic growth in both Cyprus and Greece.