Type
Public
Founding Year
1979
Students
Academic Staff
Programs
235
Nationalities
Acceptance Rate
37%
Why Eastern Mediterranean University?
Top reasons to study at Eastern Mediterranean University
- High-quality education: EMU is a top-ranked university in the world, consistently ranked in the top 1,000 universities by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
- International student body: EMU is a diverse university with students from 100+ countries, fostering a vibrant learning environment to explore various cultures and perspectives.
- Beautiful location: EMU is in Northern Cyprus, a stunning island in the Mediterranean Sea. The campus is in Famagusta, known for its beaches, history, and warm climate.
University
About
EMU offers excellent English programs with modern facilities, experienced faculty, and a diverse student body. It also provides opportunities for learning a second language, student exchanges, sports, cultural activities, and international accreditations, preparing students for global careers.
EMU offers over 200 academic programs, including undergraduate, school, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees. These programs are provided by 12 faculties, 4 schools, and the Foreign Languages and English Preparatory School.
Facilities
Students at EMU have access to a wide range of sports facilities, including a modern stadium with 5,000 seats, an athletics track, cardio center, spinning and TRX halls, and a large open area for sports. There is also a closed sports complex with 3,500 seats.
EMU offers a vibrant campus life with numerous social and cultural activities organized by over 50 student clubs and international student associations.
The university has a fully equipped Health Center with 13 specialist doctors and a private ambulance. There are also over 30 research centers that provide services for students, including the Center for Psychological Counseling, Guidance and Research (PDRAM) and the Center for Graduate Communications and Career Research.
The Rauf Raif Denktas Culture and Congress Center is located on the university campus, close to the beach. It houses convention and conference rooms, exhibition halls, museums, and art workshops. With a capacity of up to 846 people, it is the largest culture and congress center in the region.
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Student Life
Social and cultural activities are crucial for students to develop skills and prepare for real life. They promote connections with the university and enhance organizational, presentation, leadership, and communication skills. Student clubs at the university encourage leisure time appreciation, exploration of new interests, and participation in arts and cultural events.
Clubs
Students in the university can join existing clubs or form their own based on their interests. This allows them to enhance their social, cultural, and occupational skills, improve their communication abilities, participate in club organizations, and attend club activities.
The Social and Cultural Activity Directorate arranges events throughout the year to meet students’ social and cultural needs, while also fostering interaction between the university and the local community.
- ACM Student Chapter
- AEGEE (AVRUPA ÖĞRENCİLERİ FORUMU)
- AIESEC
- Animal Rescue Club
- Anime Club
- Archery Club
- ASME
- Atatürk Ideology Club
- Backgammon Club
- Beşiktaş Fan Club
- Cinema Club
- Chess Club
- Children’s Rights Club
- Cricket Club
- Dance Community
- Design Club
- Electronic Sports Club / E-Sports Club
- EMU Game Platform
- EMU Musical Community
- EMU Scientific Research Community
- EMU Search and Rescue Club
- Environment Club
- Fenerbahçe Fan Club
- Fine Arts Club
- Flag Football Club
- Folk Dance Club
- Genetics Club
- Google Developers Student Club
- Green Crescent Student Club
- Idea and Debate Club
- IEEE Student Chapter (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
- Industrial Engineering Community Association
- International Relations Club
- Law Club
- Literature Club
- LÖSEV
- Model United Nations Club
- Mountaineering and Nature Sports Club
- Music Club
- Photography Club
- Psychological Counseling and Guidance Club
- Psychology Students Club
- Red Crescent Student Club
- Robotics and Automation Club
- Special Education Club
- Swimming Club
- Theatre Community
- UltrAslan EMU
- Unicorn LGBTQ Club
- Visual Arts Club
- Young Leaders Club
Student Testimonials
Location(s)
Admissions
Qualifications and Enrollment
An applicant for admission to one of the undergraduate programs of EMU must satisfy the following requirements:
International Students
The applicant must provide a certified copy of their secondary school certificate or equivalent, along with other relevant certified documents like transcripts, to EMU.
Application to Undergraduate Programs
Applications to the undergraduate programs are accepted twice a year.
Accepted Higher School Certificates for undergraduate programs
High School Diploma, Higher Secondary School Certificate, GCSE, Higher Secondary Certificate, Secondary School Leaving Certificate, Testimonial, Secondary Education Certificate, Senior School Certificate, Matriculation Examination Certificate, SAT, WAEC, WASSCE, NECO, JAMB, BACCALAUREATE.
Documents Required for Undergraduate Application
- Photocopies of Higher Secondary School Certificate and transcript.
- One passport-sized photograph.
- Photocopy of the passport (relevant page) or birth certificate.
- Proof of English Proficiency if applicable.
Note: English translations required for documents not in English.
Transfer student applications or associate degree holders
Students with an Associate Degree or National Diploma can apply as transfer students to the Bachelor’s Degree programs at Eastern Mediterranean University.
Requirements for transfer applications are as follows:
- Transfer applications are accepted for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th semesters. Typically, Associate Degree or National Diploma holders start from the 5th semester.
- Applicants must not have been dismissed from a University.
- Completion of all required modules from previous classes is mandatory.
- Minimum CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00 or equivalent is required.
Requested Documents
- Copies of School Certificate, Associate Degree, or National Diploma
- Academic transcript
- Brief course descriptions
- Copy of passport or birth certificate
- One photograph
Note: English translations required for documents in languages other than English.
English Proficiency Requirement
All applicants for whom English is a second language must take EMU English Proficiency Exam, or present documents demonstrating their English proficiency level.
Please visit http://fleps.emu.edu.tr for details
Applicants will be granted admission in two categories
Admission to the English Preparatory Year Program
Newly admitted students usually spend their first year at EMU in the English Preparatory Year Program. The program aims to develop English proficiency and help students adjust to the EMU environment, fostering self-discipline and study habits necessary for success in university-level studies.
Admission Directly to Freshman Level
Admitted EMU students proficient in English may directly register for freshman classes without enrolling in the English Preparatory Year Program.
Admission Criteria
Fees & Funding
Tuition Fees
2023-2024 ACADEMIC TERM
*SEMESTER TUITION FEES FOR NEWLY REGISTERED INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
| *The tuition fee below includes; VAT,Student Service Fund and Book Fee for Foreign Languages and English Preparatory School.
** International students have %50 scholarship for all programs except Medicine and Dentistry programs. ** International students have %20 scholarship for Medicine and Dentistry programs. |
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| UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS | ||
| Faculty / School | Program(s) | With 20%
Scholarship |
| Faculty of Medicine | Medicine | $9,544.60 |
| Faculty of Dentistry | Dentistry | $8,645.80 |
| UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS | ||
| Faculty / School | Program(s) | With 50%
Scholarship |
| Faculty of Pharmacy | Pharmacy | $4,859.50 |
| Faculty of Health Sciences | All Programs | $4,586.50 |
| Faculty of Law | All Programs | $4,282.00 |
| Faculty of Engineering | All Programs | $3,271.38 |
| Faculty of Architecture | ||
| School of Tourism And Hospitality | All Programs | $2,770.00 |
| Faculty of Arts And Sciences |
All Programs |
$2,701.75 |
| Faculty of Business And Economics | ||
| Faculty of Communication And Media Studies | ||
| School of Computing And Technology | Information Technologies | $2,701.75 |
| Faculty of Education | Computer And Ins. Tech.Teac.Educ. | $2,701.75 |
| Other Programs | $3,271.38 | |
| ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS | ||
| School | Programs | With 50%
Scholarship |
| School of Health Services |
All Programs |
$2,434.00 |
| School of Tourism And Hospitality | ||
| School of Computing And Technology | ||
| School of Justice | ||
| Foreign Languages and English Preparatory School (FLEPS) | Program | With 50%
Scholarship |
| FLEPS | FLEPS | $2,752.00 |
Scholarship Opportunities
International Student Scholarship System
A significant number of international students receive 50% and 25% scholarships based on their academic performance and program choice. Full scholarships for undergraduate and PhD students are also available, but are highly competitive. PhD scholarship applications are made during the online graduate application, while undergraduate full scholarship applications are reviewed by a scholarship committee before the semester starts. Admission to the desired program is required for consideration.
All-inclusive Scholarships
This scholarship is for top 1% undergraduate applicants from each country’s secondary school graduates. All applications will be evaluated in August based on criteria approved by the EMU Board of Trustees, including educational system and standardized test results.
The scholarship includes tuition for the program duration, free accommodation in a double room, and 3 meals a day.
Note:
- EMU grants this type of scholarship only for September intakes.
- Late %100 scholarship applications cannot be considered.
Tuition Fee Waivers
This scholarship is for high-performing undergraduate applicants from each country’s university entrance system. Only 2 students per country per year will receive it. Applications will be evaluated by 14 August 2023. If students with a 100% Tuition Fee Waiver don’t register, their applications will be considered for the next semester. Criteria include the educational system and standardized test results. Scholarship covers tuition fees for the regular program duration.
Note: Late %100 scholarship applications cannot be considered.
High Honor Award
Undergraduate and associate degree students who have completed the normal course load and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.50 and a CGPA of 3.00 or higher are eligible for the “High Honor Award”. The top ten students in each faculty or school who meet these requirements will receive the award.
The High Honor Award is awarded as follows;
- The top student/s receive three times the current gross minimum wage.
- The second-ranked student/s receive double the current gross minimum wage.
- The third-ranked and subsequent students receive the current gross minimum wage.
The ranking is determined at the end of the second semester by ranking the grade point averages (GPA) of students in the relevant faculty or school from highest to lowest. If students have the same GPA, the one with a higher Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is ranked higher.
Sports Grant
EMU offers sports grants for outstanding performance in individual or team sports. The grant covers education expenses such as tuition and/or dormitory accommodation fees. The specific details, duration, and conditions of the grant are regulated by the principles for “Eastern Mediterranean University Sports Grants Application” approved by the University Executive Board and Board of Trustees.
Student Assistantship
Student assistantship positions are available in different faculties and administrative departments at the university. They are open to all students with a GPA above 2.0. Vacancies for these positions are announced at the start of each semester. The monthly stipend is determined by hourly rates.
Research Assistantship
Each semester, faculties assign research assistant positions to graduate students. Full-time research assistants receive tuition fee exemptions and a salary. Part-time positions are also available. Scholarships for research assistants at EMU are regulated by the “Regulation for Research Assistant Appointment and Postgraduate Scholarship Application.”
Discounts
Siblings studying at EMU receive a 25% discount for the first two siblings who meet the criteria. Additional siblings receive a 75% discount. Post-graduate students who do not receive any tuition fee discounts or support from the University can get a 10% discount for siblings.
TRNC Government Scholarship
Successful students can apply for scholarships for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) through TRNC consular missions abroad or Republic of Turkey consular missions abroad.
Information on the TRNC Government Scholarship:
The Application form to be filled for the TRNC Government Scholarship:
Accreditations
Accreditations & Rankings
EMU is a full member of the International Association of Universities, the European University Association, Community of Mediterranean Universities and the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World. Giving special importance to international recognition, EMU has received the accreditation of various prominent international accrediting bodies. EMU is only one of five universities in the region to have been awarded the prestigious ABET (Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology) in the field of engineering.
Similarly, EMU Architecture Faculty holds the MİAK accreditation. Business and Economics Faculty, Tourism Faculty and School of Computing and Technology have been granted the accreditation of FIBAA. Education Faculty English Language Teaching (ELT) Department was accredited by AQAS. Additionally, EMU School of Tourism and Hospitality Management gained the accreditation of TEDQUAL and the Computer Technologies and Information Systems offered by School of Computing and Technology (SCT) successfully passed ASIIN accreditation process. EMU Foreign Languages and English Preparatory School has successfully obtained EDEXCEL accreditation. Last but not least, our University’s Business and Economics Faculty is a full member of EFMD and AACSB along with only three universities in Turkey.
The publisher of widely-referenced university rankings in the world, U.K. -based Times Higher Education (THE) has announced the ranking of the best universities in the world on Thursday, 2 September, 2021. In the said ranking, universities were evaluated based on Education, Research, Information Sharing and International Outlook. In the said ranking, the Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) took its well-deserved place within the 501-600 band with a remarkable increase from the 801-1000 band, despite the general decline experienced all over the world and the 136 newly added universities.
Accommodation
Available Accommodation in Famagusta:
Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) offers a variety of accommodation options for students, including dormitories, apartments, and houses.
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Dormitories:
EMU has 20 dormitories on campus, which can accommodate over 15,000 students. Dormitories are single-sex, and they offer a variety of room types, including single rooms, double rooms, and triple rooms. Dormitory fees include accommodation, cleaning, and laundry services.
EMU Dormitories:
Privately owned Dormitories:
- Alfam
- Uğursal
- Marmara
- Longson
- Inn Dorm
- Ramen
- Prime Living
- Golden Plus
- Astra Plus
- Pop Art
- Novel
- Nural
- Grand Aras
- Kamacioglu
- KYK Necmettin Erbakan
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Apartments:
EMU also offers a limited number of apartments on campus. Apartments are available for single students, couples, and families. Apartment fees include accommodation, utilities, and cleaning services.
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Houses:
Students can also choose to rent a house off-campus. There are a variety of houses available in the surrounding area, and prices vary depending on the size and location of the house.
The best accommodation option for you depends on your needs and preferences. If you want convenience and affordability, choose a dormitory. If you prefer privacy and space, opt for an apartment or house.
Here are some of the factors to consider when choosing accommodation at EMU:
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Budget:
Dormitory fees are typically the most affordable option, while renting a house off-campus can be the most expensive.
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Location:
Dormitories are located on campus, while apartments and houses can be located in the surrounding area.
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Amenities:
Dormitories typically have shared bathrooms and kitchen facilities, while apartments and houses typically have private bathrooms and kitchens.
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Privacy:
Dormitories are typically shared with other students, while apartments and houses can offer more privacy.
