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Among other things, reference was made to the improvements in the procedures for attracting students from third countries, the increase of the maximum admission rate of new students from third countries to 20% of the capacity of each college, the abolition of the restrictive admission date, as well as the expansion of the sectors of economic activity and professions in which students from third countries can be employed.  <\/p>\n<p>At the same time, information was provided on the possibility of offering courses of the study programs during the Summer Course Period of 2026, a development that further enhances the flexibility and competitiveness of private higher education institutions.<\/p>\n<p>In the context of the Assembly, elections were held for the new Board of Directors of PASISTE, which was formed as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>President:<\/strong> Dr. Marios Americanos \u2013 Americanos College <\/li>\n<li><strong>Vice President:<\/strong> Lakis Papakyriakou \u2013 CTL Eurocollege<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secretary:<\/strong> Loizos Michael \u2013 Mediterranean College<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treasurer:<\/strong> Michalis Aresti \u2013 Atlantis College<\/li>\n<li><strong>Member:<\/strong> George Kritikos \u2013 Global College<\/li>\n<li><strong>Member:<\/strong> Savvas Adamidis \u2013 College of Tourism<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The new Board of Directors reaffirmed its commitment to continue the close cooperation with OEB and the relevant state bodies, with the aim of further upgrading private higher education in Cyprus, strengthening the international competitiveness of the sector and promoting policies that will contribute to attracting students from abroad.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Electoral General Assembly of the Pancyprian Association of Private Higher Education Institutions (PASISTE), a member of the Employers and Industrialists Federation (OEB), was held on June 25, 2026. 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