Guide
Study in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
The higher education system in the TRNC continues to grow and internationalise every year.
International students from more than 100 countries study in the TRNC, alongside hundreds of thousands of international graduates, hundreds of undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs, and a wide range of English-medium academic offerings.
Cities and campuses
Universities are located across Kyrenia, Famagusta and Nicosia. Kyrenia: Arkın University of Creative Arts and Design (ARUCAD), Girne American University (GAU), Cyprus Aydın University (CAU), Final International University (FIU). Famagusta: Cyprus West University (CWU). Nicosia: Karpas Mediterranean University (KMU), Altınbaş Cyprus University (ALCU), Cyprus American University (CAU), Onbeş Kasım Kıbrıs University (OKKU), Rauf Denktaş University (RDU), Cyprus International University (CIU).
Why Northern Cyprus?
High-quality and internationally oriented education, English-medium programs, a multicultural student community, affordable tuition and living costs, a safe student-friendly environment, and a Mediterranean lifestyle make the TRNC an attractive destination for international students.
Student life
Campuses and city centres are developed to support student life with clubs, cultural activities and services from international offices. Many programs emphasise practical learning for academic and professional careers.