universities in north cyprus

study in one of the best university on the island

universities in north cyprus

North Cyprus is one place that embraced the education sector and invested largely in it. The number of universities in North Cyprus is ever increasing as more and more institutions emerge. North Cyprus has been discovered to be one of the prime destinations for higher education institutions because the North Cyprus government subsidizes education-related activities. In 2018 already more than 80.000 students are on the Meditteranean Sea island. In large parts, those students come from an international background e.g from African and Asian countries like Zimbabwe, Nigeria and Pakistan to name just a few. 

Universities in North Cyprus are offering Bachelors, Masters, Phds and also summer schools and admissions are easy to secure. All of those degrees are internationally accountable and can be used to pursue further education paths.

here are some of the best university on the island

Cyprus International University

Cyprus International University (CIU) is the symbol of the contemporary face of Cyprus, a modern international environment of students from over 100 different countries worldwide.

First established in 1997, CIU has grown immensely in the past 22 years to become one of the top universities in the region. The university boasts of a student population of over 19,000 students and an academic staff unit of more than 1,000 academics and professionals. CIU is everything you can expect from a campus university that is global-centric and future-forward, with its unique campus and diverse student and staff body. There are 12 faculties, 8 schools, and 9 research centers with nearly 130 different programs taught at the highest levels.

It is a modern, innovative institution with all necessary academic and social activities. The university is in the capital of Northern Cyprus, 5 km from the city center of Nicosia, 14 km from the Ercan State Airport, and 30 km from the coastal town of Kyrenia or Girne.

 

Near East University

Near East University (NEU) is a private international institution of higher education founded in 1988 within North Cyprus and located in the historic city of Nicosia.

NEU is a highly competitive institution with state of the art facilities, offering education in very high standards at one of the most affordable prices in Europe or the Middle East.

The university’s tuition structure is very much fixed for the majority of its programs but varies for some other programs.

Presently at the university, all international students that have been accepted into any programs in both undergraduate and graduate levels are entitled to a 50% scholarship on their tuition for the entire duration of their programs. 

This provision was made to solidify the university’s position as an international hub of higher education that is open to exceptional minds from around the world.

Eastern Mediterranean University

Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) is located in the middle of the historical town of Famagusta and is the flagship institution of North Cyprus. Built on a sprawling 2,200 acres, the university is a walking distance to the city center.

EMU offers students from around the world the chance to obtain a high-class education in a student-friendly environment.

The university welcomes over 20,000 students from over 100 countries and employs over 1,000 highly qualified academics from over 35 different countries. EMU’s multicultural campus encourages students to broaden their cross-cultural horizons both in the classroom and in various activities that are organized on and off-campus.

 

Girne American University

Founded in 1985 as a private institution of learning, the university is now the most accredited university in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and Turkey and globally recognized.

In just 35 years, GAU now has a modern campus with 20,000 students from over 130 countries around the world.

GAU is a cosmopolitan university with campuses in three continents and international student profiles, which provides the opportunity to learn the English language with native fluency.

GAU is the first university in TRNC to be accredited by the EQUALS and YODAK and an international academic and administrative staff unit from over 35 different countries globally. GAU provides smart buildings equipped with the latest technology, laboratories with the newest software and equipment, and accessibility to databases and cloud computing.

European University of Lefke

The European University of Lefke was  Established as an initiative of the Cyprus Science Foundation, the European University of Lefke was established in 1990. EUL as it known to its students is situated in the western part of Northern Cyprus.

The European University of Lefke offers a modern campus with state-of-the-art facilities and a practice-based universal education through top-of-the-line academicians. Featuring a comprehensive range of programs and innovative departments which are designed for the world’s ever-changing needs. EUL trains more than 11,000 students from over 80 countries spanning at least 3 of the world’s continents.  Situated on a marvelous Mediterranean island with natural beauties all around, EUL students live in a comfortable, safe, and a multicultural campus environment that meets all their needs within arms reach.

 

Final International University

The university was founded on the long-standing principle of its founders who built the academic empire of more than 150 educational centers both home and abroad.FIU is a novel private higher institution located in Northern Cyprus, an island with unique Mediterranean beauty, founded on the strong principles of quality international education made available for students from all cadres of life.

Today the university carefully selects some of the best industry experts, professionals, and academicians to deliver a top-notch education to better prepare its students for the future ahead. Step into a multicultural and social environment at FIU, meeting different individuals from around the world, offering each student the experience of a lifetime. Final International University offers you an outstanding future through a range of high-level faculties and programs with an excellent study environment that sets the university apart from the rest.

 

Cyprus Health and Social Sciences University

Cyprus Health and Social Sciences University was set up in 2016 as the first of its kind in Northern Cyprus. Located in the mountain region of Güzelyurt, towards the west of the capital city, Lefkoşa, the university stands as a beacon of higher education in this area.

Although the university is relatively new, it has grown tremendously in just a few short years, CHSSU is currently home to over 6,000 students from well over 25 different countries worldwide and boasts of a complementary well-trained and qualified academic staff from over 10 countries globally.

Cyprus Health and Social Sciences University is a vibrant educational institution with global achievements owing to its dedicated team which continues to drive towards education par excellence.

 

Middle East Technical University Northern Cyprus

Middle East Technical University Northern Cyprus Campus is the first overseas campus of a Turkish university, and was founded in accordance with an invitation conveyed to METU by the governments of Republic of Türkiye and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in the year 2000 and the foundation law adopted in the year 2003. Located at the Güzelyurt district of North Cyprus, the Campus currently offers 15 undergraduate and 5 graduate programs providing the academic repertoire and quality maintained at the home campus in Ankara, Türkiye. Northern Cyprus Campus is attached to Middle East Technical University in all academic and administrative matters, and operates under the same educational standards and policies applied at its home campus. Thus, Northern Cyprus Campus provides yet another opportunity to study at a high-ranking university, committed to the development of critical and creative thinking, self-discipline and motivation, leadership and confidence in students.