Eastern Mediterranean University is a semi-private and the first university of Northern Cyprus, located in Famagusta. EMU started its academic activities in 1979, and it has been one of the most important pillars of North Cyprus’ educational aspects ever since. This university covers more than 50 major groups, and it is accredited by Turkey’s Ministry of Science (YOK). EMU’s certificate is highly credible, and that is why it welcomes numerous students from more than 130 countries around the world each year.

The Near East University (NEU) is one of the top universities in Northern Cyprus. This Private University was established in 1988 in Nicosia (Lefkoşa). The complex has the largest diversity of study majors among all Northern Cyprus universities and is recognized as the largest university in the country. The courses at the University of the Near East are taught in English and Turkish.

Cyprus International University (CIU) is one of the most prestigious universities in the country, founded in 1997 in Nicosia (Lefkoşa). This private university offers most of the popular fields of study. All courses at this university are taught in both English and Turkish. The university has 12 faculties that offer different fields of study and attract numerous applicants annually. CIU also benefits from several large research labs and a central library, which allow its students to do more research and work.