Near East University

Near East University's mission is to provide higher education to international standards that combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, and to graduate students qualified to compete in regional and global job markets. The university aims to be a center of scientific research and innovation in the Eastern Mediterranean, supporting research projects in medicine, technology, engineering and the social sciences in service of society. It is also committed to a multicultural campus environment that respects diversity, and it encourages students toward critical thinking, entrepreneurship and social responsibility.

Near East University stands out for its size and the diversity of its fields, offering hundreds of programs across different study levels and giving students a breadth of choice rarely found at a single university. The on-campus university hospital is one of its greatest strengths for students of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and nursing. The university is located in Nicosia, the capital and largest city of Northern Cyprus, on a large campus with student dormitories and sports and cultural facilities. Most programs are taught in English with an optional preparatory language year, and tuition fees are set in euros. The university is recognized by YÖK and YÖDAK, living costs in Northern Cyprus are moderate compared with European cities, and admission and residency procedures for international students are straightforward.