Near East University (NEU) is one of the largest private universities in Nicosia, Northern Cyprus, established in 1988. It currently hosts students from over 100 countries and offers 400+ academic programs through multiple faculties, graduate schools, and vocational schools.

The university is known for its advanced academic infrastructure, including:

• Near East University Hospital
• Dental Hospital
• Veterinary Hospital
• Research laboratories
• Grand Library
• Olympic sports facilities

These facilities support strong practical education, especially in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, engineering, and health sciences.

Faculties and Programs Available

Near East University offers associate, undergraduate, master’s, and PhD programs through 20+ faculties and schools.

Faculties

NEU has the following faculties:

• Faculty of Medicine
• Faculty of Dentistry
• Faculty of Pharmacy
• Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Architecture
• Faculty of Arts and Sciences
• Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
• Faculty of Communication
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Nursing
• Faculty of Tourism
• Faculty of Theology
• Faculty of Sports Sciences
• Faculty of Agriculture

These faculties offer programs in English and Turkish depending on the department.

Popular Undergraduate Programs

Engineering & Technology

• Computer Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence Engineering

Health & Medical Sciences

• Medicine
• Dentistry
• Pharmacy
• Veterinary Medicine
• Nursing
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Business & Social Sciences

• Business Administration
• Economics
• Banking and Finance
• International Relations
• Psychology
• Political Science
• Law

Architecture & Design

• Architecture
• Interior Architecture
• Graphic Design
• Fine Arts

Tuition Fees (2025–2026 International Students)

According to the official Near East University tuition table, all international students receive up to 50% scholarship in most departments, and the fees below are the actual annual payable fees including VAT and administrative charges.

Undergraduate Tuition (After Scholarship)

These are the final annual tuition fees after scholarship.

Full Tuition (Before Scholarship)

Associate Degree Programs

Annual tuition:

• €3,190 per year

This amount includes:

• Scholarship
• VAT
• Administrative fees

Graduate Programs

Graduate tuition varies by faculty and program.

Typical annual fees:

Professional and clinical graduate programs may cost more.

Scholarships

Near East University provides automatic tuition scholarships for international students.

Standard International Scholarship

Most international students receive:

• 50% tuition scholarship

This scholarship is automatically applied to most undergraduate programs.

Special Scholarships

Higher scholarships may be available for:

• Outstanding academic performance
• National examination results
• Special international admissions campaigns

Possible scholarship levels:

• 75% scholarship
• 100% scholarship

These scholarships are awarded selectively.

Scholarship Conditions

Scholarships generally:

• Apply only to tuition fees
• Do not cover accommodation
• Do not cover living expenses
• Require students to maintain academic progress

English Language Requirements

Students must demonstrate English proficiency to study in English-medium programs.

Minimum accepted scores:

Students without valid English scores must take the NEU English Proficiency Exam.

If unsuccessful, students must enroll in the English Preparatory School.

Admission Requirements

Undergraduate Admission

Applicants typically need:

• High school certificate
• Academic transcripts
• Passport copy
• English proficiency certificate (if available)

Graduate Admission

Applicants typically need:

• Bachelor’s degree certificate
• Academic transcripts
• Passport copy
• English certificate

Some programs may require:

• Interview
• Additional documents

Accommodation (Dormitories)

Near East University provides large on-campus dormitory facilities for international students.

Room options include:

• 4-person rooms
• 3-person rooms
• 2-person rooms
• Studio rooms

Annual Dormitory Fees

Dormitory fees generally include:

• Electricity
• Water
• Internet
• Security
• Cleaning services

Campus Facilities

Near East University offers advanced facilities such as:

• Near East University Hospital
• Dental Hospital
• Veterinary Hospital
• Grand Library
• Olympic Pool
• Sports Complex
• Innovation Labs
• Student Dormitories
• Museums

These facilities provide strong academic and practical training opportunities.

Degree Accreditation and Recognition

Near East University is officially recognized by national education authorities.

National Accreditation

NEU is recognized by:

• YÖDAK – Higher Education Accreditation Authority (TRNC)
• YÖK – Council of Higher Education (Turkey)

These bodies approve and regulate academic programs in Northern Cyprus.

International Memberships

NEU is a member of:

• IAU – International Association of Universities
• EUA – European University Association
• FUIW – Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World

These memberships support international academic cooperation.

Program Accreditations

Selected programs have accreditation or recognition from bodies such as:

• ABET – Engineering accreditation
• JCI – Hospital accreditation
• IGIP – Engineering pedagogy accreditation

These accreditations improve global recognition of selected NEU programs.

Why Choose Near East University?

• One of the largest universities in North Cyprus
• Automatic scholarships for international students
• 400+ academic programs
• Strong facilities in medicine, engineering, and research
• International students from 100+ countries
• Advanced campus infrastructure