1. Purpose
This policy outlines Lefke European University’s (EUL) commitment to ensuring equitable
access, admission, and participation for women across all academic and administrative levels
to remove barriers that may prevent women from entering or thriving within higher education,
fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all stages of the student lifecycle — from application and admission to
ongoing participation and achievement — and covers all faculties, programs, and
administrative units within EUL.
3. Policy Statement
EUL is dedicated to promoting gender equality by ensuring that women have equal
opportunities to apply, be admitted, and fully participate in university life. The University
actively monitors and supports women’s engagement in education, research, and leadership
through targeted data collection, inclusive practices, and financial support mechanisms.
EUL encourages women to apply for all academic programs, including those where women are
traditionally underrepresented. EUL systematically monitors admission and entry rates for
women to ensure fairness and equity in recruitment and selection processes. EUL is committed
to ensuring that women not only access and enter the University but also thrive and succeed
during their studies.
4. Monitoring and Review
EUL continuously reviews and evaluates its access and participation initiatives through data-
driven assessment. The University’s Quality Assurance and Gender Equality Committees
jointly review gender-based statistics annually and recommend improvements to ensure
ongoing progress toward inclusivity and equity.
5. Conclusion
Through its Access and Participation Policy, Lefke European University reaffirms its
commitment to gender equality by promoting women’s access to higher education, ensuring
equitable entry, and supporting their active participation and advancement within the
University community. These efforts reflect EUL’s dedication to the principles of inclusion
and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality.
Effective Date: 18.12.2018
Last Revision: 17.10.2023