Girne University

mportant Information About Life in Cyprus

● Turkish Cyprus or Northern Cyprus is known as one of the most beautiful islands in the world, located strategically between Türkiye and Greece. Its capital, Lefkoşa, is famous for its natural beauty and unique tourist attractions.
● The island features a culture that combines both Turkish and Greek heritage, creating remarkable cultural diversity among its residents. Despite this diversity, Turkish is the official and most widely spoken language, and the Turkish lira is the primary currency.
● It is worth noting that Cyprus is recognized internationally only by Türkiye, making it reliant on Türkiye for foreign affairs. Its economy is also closely linked to the Turkish economy.

General Information

● Although Girne University was founded in 2013, it has experience in maritime sciences dating back to 1978 — meaning its education is built on 46 years of expertise.
● The university inherited its experience from its founder, Near East University, which established the first Maritime Faculty and provided the necessary infrastructure, making it the only specialized maritime university in Cyprus.
● Girne University provides everything you need in your university life: modern classrooms, laboratories, research centers, training hospitals, student clubs, university dormitories, sports facilities, healthcare, and a career support center.
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International Recognition

● Accredited in all European Union countries
● Accredited in the following Arab countries: Egypt, Libya, Oman, Sudan, Yemen, Somalia, Djibouti, Morocco, and Lebanon

Girne University in Numbers

● Private hospital for medicine
● Private hospital for dentistry
● 42 laboratories and research centers, including:
- Two training aircraft
- Cargo transport simulation
- Biosphere research center
- Machine control room simulation
- Flight simulation training device
- Maritime history research center
- Space and aviation research center

Campus Locations

● Located in Kyrenia, one of the most beautiful cities in Cyprus. It is known as a touristic and entertainment city on the coast, providing students with the opportunity to study and enjoy tourism at the same time.

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