| Whether you are looking to spend one semester | | | | |
| abroad, or you want to receive a complete | | | | North Cyprus University Student |
| education in a country other than yours, it | | | | Accommodations |
| would be hard to find a better place to | | | | |
| attend university than North Cyprus. | | | | North Cyprus is less expensive for university |
| | | | students than many countries and this is |
| First inhabited around 8,500-8,000 B.C., | | | | definitely reflected in the housing prices. |
| North Cyprus is an enchanting Mediterranean | | | | All of the North Cyprus university campuses |
| island located 40 miles from Turkey, 60 miles | | | | have dormitory rooms available which are |
| from Syria, and 250 miles from Egypt. At | | | | available in one, two, three or four-person |
| nearly 100 miles long and 40 miles across the | | | | configurations. |
| widest section, North Cyprus is the third | | | | |
| largest island in the Mediterranean. | | | | Typical dormitory furnishings include beds, |
| | | | desks, chairs, bathroom and shower facilities |
| Although Turkish is the official language of | | | | as well as amenities like refrigerators, air |
| North Cyprus, English, French and German is | | | | conditioning and central heating. You can |
| widely spoken and welcomed by the local | | | | usually expect to find that electricity, |
| inhabitants. Students will have no problem | | | | water and housekeeping services are included |
| communicating with their professors and | | | | in the annual rent. Rents typically range |
| fellow students in this cosmopolitan country. | | | | between 1,200 and 2,000 Euros per year. This |
| | | | works out to be about the same in U.S. |
| Here is a summary of the five major | | | | dollars depending upon the exchange rate at |
| universities in North Cyprus. Each one is | | | | the time. |
| fully accredited and supervised by the | | | | |
| Ministry of Education. | | | | Living off-campus is possible as well and |
| | | | there are many local property owners who |
| - Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) | | | | specialize in letting flats and houses to |
| | | | North Cyprus university students. Sometimes |
| This is the oldest university in North | | | | living in the actual community can be an |
| Cyprus. EMU typically attracts over 15,000 | | | | education in itself and it is definitely |
| students per year from around the world. The | | | | recommended for the more adventurous |
| campus is located in the town of Famagusta | | | | students. |
| where there are plenty of resources and night | | | | |
| life to keep any student happy. | | | | Student Permit Requirements |
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| - Near East University (NEU) | | | | Students who have been accepted to their |
| | | | desired North Cyprus university should |
| Located in the North Cyprus capital city of | | | | contact the International Student Affairs |
| Nicosia, NEU is also a foreign student | | | | department for information about securing a |
| magnet. The university is known for having | | | | student permit. Permits are issued for one |
| made an unusual investment in quality of life | | | | academic year at time, running from September |
| and recreational amenities for the student | | | | through September of the following year, and |
| body. | | | | must be renewed annually. |
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| - Cyprus International University (CIU) | | | | Off-Campus Student Activities |
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| As the name indicates, CIU welcomes foreign | | | | North Cyprus is a very popular international |
| students. It is proud to be known as the | | | | tourist destination, so you can imagine that |
| newest university in North Cyprus and it has | | | | there is no shortage of nightlife and things |
| formal working relationships with many of the | | | | to do on weekends and school holidays. |
| world's finest universities to facilitate | | | | |
| student exchange programs and international | | | | No matter what you want to do, including |
| off-campus learning programs. CIU is located | | | | sightseeing, sailing, snorkeling or scuba |
| between the towns of Famagusta and Nicosia. | | | | diving, swimming, tennis, golf, or just |
| | | | laying on the beach, you'll find it somewhere |
| - Girne American University (GAU) | | | | in North Cyprus. |
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| Definitely a university for American students | | | | There's an active and exciting nightlife |
| to consider, GAU is widely known for its | | | | available with clubs, movie theaters and more |
| challenging and modern curriculum. It is | | | | waiting to keep you occupied. Safety is not a |
| located in Girne which is one of the most | | | | big issue in North Cyprus because the |
| interesting and fun places to be in North | | | | government values the contributions to the |
| Cyprus. | | | | economy that tourists and international |
| | | | students make, so crime is kept under tight |
| - Lefke European University (LEU) | | | | control. |
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| Established in 1990, LEU is also a relatively | | | | Don't miss the opportunity to shop at the |
| new North Cyprus university. LEU has | | | | stores and bazaars of North Cyprus. Remember, |
| developed an innovative educational model | | | | the citizens share a common heritage with the |
| which has been attracting international | | | | age-old merchants of Turkey where haggling |
| students who are seeking a well-grounded but | | | | for the best price is a historical tradition! |
| somewhat more exciting educational | | | | |
| experience. LEU is located in the town of | | | | So, if you're looking for a top-quality |
| Lefke. | | | | international education, combined with a |
| | | | varied and interesting lifestyle in beautiful |
| Visit each of these North Cyprus university | | | | Mediterranean island environment, you need to |
| web sites for complete details. | | | | attend university in North Cyprus. |