The Neapolis University Pafos (NUP) is a private university in Paphos, Cyprus, that offers graduate and undergraduate degrees in Economic and Business Studies, Law, Health Sciences, Architecture & Land and Environmental Sciences,Theology and Greek Civilisation. The Neapolis University of Pafos operates under the relevant law of private universities in Cyprus. Study programs are evaluated and approved by a special committee, the Evaluation Committee of Private Universities (E.A.I.P., www.ecpu.ac.cy). This committee has the overall supervision of the operation of the university. In October 2007 the university was registered in the Register of Universities of the Ministry of Education following a decision of the Cabinet. In June 2010 the university took the initial license of operation and 2015 the Final License of operation. The decision was made after a positive recommendation of E.A.I.P. On the basis of the successful response of the provisions of the law, the final authorization was granted to the university in January 2015. All programs of the university are fully recognized by the Republic of Cyprus and all EU countries. After thorough evaluation, the National Academic Recognition and Information Centre (NASIR) of Greece recognized Neapolis University of Pafos as equivalent to a Greek University in July 2012. The programs in architecture and real estate are also recognized by the Professional and Technical Chamber of Cyprus (ETEK). Moreover, the postgraduate programme of Real Estate is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Similar recognition exists for other courses related to professional bodies.