Cyprus International University
Important Information About Life in Cyprus
● The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is considered one of the most
beautiful
islands in the world,
located strategically between Turkey and Greece. Its capital, Nicosia, is known for its
natural beauty and unique landmarks.
● The island features a culture that combines both Turkish and Greek
heritage,
creating noticeable cultural diversity among its residents. Despite this diversity,
Turkish
is the official and most widely used language, while the Turkish lira is the primary
currency.
● It is worth noting that Northern Cyprus is recognized only by Turkey as an
independent state, relying on Turkey for foreign affairs. Its economy is also closely
tied
to the Turkish economy.
General Information
● Learning and continuous development represent the university’s core vision,
supporting students throughout their academic journey and preparing them for
professional
life.
● Cyprus International University aims to offer the best educational
opportunities
for its students through:
- Providing the highest quality academic programs and curricula
- Implementing the latest technological advancements in education
- Helping students adopt the principle of lifelong learning
- Offering modern training methods to prepare students professionally for the job
market
International Recognition
● YÖK: Accredited by the Turkish Council of Higher Education
● ADEE (Europe): Accreditation for Dentistry
● WDOMS (Europe): Accreditation for Medicine
● AHPGS + FIP: Accreditations for Pharmacy
● YÖDAK: Accreditation by the Higher Education Council of Northern Cyprus
● MÜDEK: Engineering accreditation
● EBDAD: Education Faculty accreditation
● İLEDAK: Communication Faculty accreditation
● Pearson: Accreditation for Foreign Languages programs
● SABAK: Health Sciences education accreditation
● FEDEK: Arts & Humanities accreditation
● FIBAA: Accreditation for Accounting and Business Administration
● INQAAHE: International accreditation for quality assurance agencies
● MIAK: Accreditation for Fine Arts, Design, and Architecture
● Recognized across all European Union countries
● Recognized in the following Arab countries: Oman, Sudan, Yemen, Somalia,
Djibouti,
Morocco, and Lebanon
● Additional accreditations include:
International Universities Council, International University Search & Rescue Council,
European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR), European Council for Business
Education
(ECBE),
Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW), International Association of
Universities (IAU),
International Council of Design (Ico-D), NAFSA: Association of International Educators,
International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE),
International Universities Council (IUC), and International University Search and Rescue
Council (IUSRC)
Cyprus International University in Numbers
● Chemistry Laboratory
● Chromatography Laboratory
● Anatomy Laboratory
● Microbiology Laboratory
● Neuropsychology Laboratory
● Electrophysiology Laboratory
● Communication Technologies Research Center
● Molecular Biology & Genetics Laboratory
● Environmental Research Center
● Pharmacy Research Center
● Artificial Intelligence Research Center
● Sustainable Energy Research Center
● Urban Studies Research Center
Campus Locations
● The university is located on the outskirts of the capital, Nicosia, 5 km from
the
city center,
14 km from Ercan Airport, and 50 km from Famagusta.