Directorate of Sports Activities
Director's Message
“Sport develops not only a person’s physical capacity, but also their character, self-confidence and outlook on the future. Our goal is to create a dynamic, healthy and inspiring campus life in which every student can benefit from the transformative power of sport.”
“A campus in motion is the foundation of a thriving community.”
Tahir SOYERDirector of Sports Activities
Directorate of Sports Activities
Altınbaş Cyprus University believes that education does not take place only in the classroom. University life is a holistic process that encompasses not only academic development but also physical well-being, social interaction, leadership experience and personal growth.
As the Directorate of Sports Activities, our priority is to build an inclusive sports culture in which our students can develop active lifestyle habits, express themselves in different areas and enrich their university experience.
We see sport not merely as an element of competition, but as a powerful learning tool that develops resilience, discipline, communication, teamwork and leadership skills. With this approach, we encourage our students to take part in regular physical activity while creating environments that support social responsibility, a sense of belonging and lifelong health awareness.
Our Directorate serves across a wide range of activities, from organising university teams to on-campus tournaments, and from recreational events to healthy living programmes. Our aim is to ensure that every student has access to sports activities and to build a stronger university community through the unifying power of sport.
By encouraging student participation, one of the core values of international higher education, we bring together individuals from different cultures around shared goals and, through sport, contribute to the development of mutual respect, inclusiveness and global citizenship.
In today’s world, universities are not only institutions that produce knowledge, but also centres of life that raise healthy, productive and responsible individuals. As the Directorate of Sports Activities, we work to create a sustainable campus life that supports our students’ physical, social and mental development.
Our Mission
To offer accessible, innovative and inclusive sports activities that support the physical, social and personal development of students and the university community; to spread a culture of healthy living through the unifying power of sport; and to contribute to raising individuals who stay active throughout their lives.
Our Vision
To build a university sports ecosystem that embraces international standards in sport, healthy living and student participation, and that is recognised as an example at regional and global level for its inclusive practices, innovative programmes and strong campus culture.
Articles and Guides
Guides prepared by our Directorate for student-athletes:
