Scholarship Competition | Me and the Machine 

"Freder: And near the god-machines, the slaves of the god-machines: the men who were as though crushed between machine companionability and machine solitude. 

Father: …. They have no loads to carry: the machine carries the loads. They have not to lift and push: the machine lifts and pushes. They have nothing else to do but eternally one and the same thing, each in his place, each at his machine." (Metropolis, 1927, Film script)

The Department of Design and Multimedia (BA in Fine Art),and the Admissions Department of the University of Nicosia announce the award of 3 scholarships (25%) on the tuition fees of the first academic year for students who enter the competition with the thematic direction "Me and the Machine".

All submitted artworks will be exhibited in the UNIC BA in Fine Art building.

We invite applicants to explore the shifting relationship between human agency and mechanical or digital systems. Applicants may consider topics such as collaboration with algorithms, the body extended through technology, industrial heritage, or personal encounters with everyday devices. Any conceptual or formal interpretation is welcome, provided the work addresses how the self-negotiates itself in the presence of the machine.

To be eligible for the "Me and the Machine" Art Scholarship Competition, applicants must apply to the BA in Fine Art for the Spring 2026 intake:  BA in Fine Art   

Submission Guidelines 

  1. Medium: Painting, drawing, print, sculpture, installation, photography, video, performance documentation, digital or interactive works, sound, or mixed media
  2. Portfolio submitted in PDF format: Up to 5 finished pieces plus one process sketchbook or storyboard (PDF or JPG, 100 MB total)
  3. Statement: 200-500 words describing concept, materials, and relevance to the theme
  4. File naming convention: Lastname_Firstname_Title_Number
  5. Language: English
  6. Originality: Work must be created after 1 January 2025 and be entirely the applicant's own

Scholarship Terms:  

  • The scholarship is open to full-time new undergraduate students.
  • In the event of securing two (2) or more scholarships, the scholarship with the highest tuition fee reduction rate applies.
  • All applications must be submitted by 31 January 2026.
  • Entries will only be considered valid if submitted through the online submission form provided below.

Why study at the Department of Design and Multimedia of the University of Nicosia?

We are committed to educating critical thinkers, artists, creative designers and responsible citizens.
Our programmes provide a broad and innovative education, optimally balancing practical, technological and theoretical learning at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Our courses build strong foundations in art practice, design and production methods and will equip you with the tools and skills necessary to conceive, develop and manage the Fine Art, Graphic Design and Multimedia projects of tomorrow.