Eastern Mediterranean University is the oldest and one of the largest universities in Northern Cyprus. Based in Famagusta, it has a strongly international character, and the great majority of its programs are taught in English. Students can choose from engineering, business, architecture, communication, health and the social sciences. EMU is placed in the 601–800 band of the THE World University Rankings 2026.
Why EMU?
- Admission with an Azerbaijani school certificate — no YÖS exam required
- 132 of its 161 programs are taught in English
- Discounts of up to 56% on most bachelor's programs for students applying through us
- Two intakes a year: fall (September) and spring (February)
- The university's own dormitories on campus
Programs and tuition (discounted, per year)
| Program | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | English | |
| Psychology | English | |
| International Relations | English | |
| Computer Engineering | English | |
| Architecture | English | |
| Law | Turkish | |
| Pharmacy | English | |
| Dentistry | English |
Master's: depending on the program, up to $12,500 for the whole degree. Please ask our counsellor for current PhD fees.
Admission requirements
- Bachelor's: Azerbaijani high-school certificate and grade transcript (translated) — no YÖS needed
- Master's / PhD: bachelor's (master's) diploma and transcript
- Minimum GPA around 2.5 out of 4 (varies by program)
- English-taught programs: language certificate or the university's placement test
- Turkish-taught programs: TÖMER B2 or a preparatory year
Documents needed: passport copy, certificate/diploma and transcript (translated), English certificate (if available), passport-size photo. Intake: fall (September) and spring (February) semesters. Housing: EMU's own dormitories (EMU-2, EMU-3, EMU-4, Akdeniz) plus private residences in Famagusta such as Alfam and Uğursal.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need the YÖS exam? — No, EMU accepts students with an Azerbaijani school certificate.
- How long does the application take? — Once your documents are complete, the offer letter usually arrives within a few weeks. If you miss September, you can start in February.
- I don't speak Turkish — can I still study here? — Yes, more than 80% of programs are taught in English.
- How do I get a discount? — The discounts shown apply to students who apply through us.