Near East University sits in Nicosia, the capital of Northern Cyprus, and is one of the largest universities on the island. Students can choose from medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, engineering, law, education and the arts, backed by strong research facilities and the university's own clinical resources. Roughly half of all programs are delivered in English.
Why Near East?
- Admission with an Azerbaijani school certificate — no YÖS exam required
- 392 programs across associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels
- 180 English-taught programs, plus options in Turkish and Arabic
- Up to 50% off on 198 programs — for students who apply through us
- THE World University Rankings 2026: 401–500; a large network of on-campus dormitories
Programs and tuition (discounted, per year)
| Program | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Mechatronics Engineering | English |
The university's largest areas are medicine, dentistry and health sciences, engineering and technology, and management. Our counsellor will confirm current fees for medicine, dentistry, law and other bachelor's programs, as well as for the 133 master's and 57 doctoral programs.
Admission requirements
- Bachelor's: Azerbaijani high-school certificate and transcript (translated) — no YÖS needed
- Master's / PhD: bachelor's (master's) diploma and transcript
- GPA of around 2.5 out of 4 (varies by program)
- English-taught programs: a language certificate or the university's placement test
- Turkish-taught programs: TÖMER B2 or a preparatory year
Documents you need: passport copy, certificate/diploma and transcript (translated), English certificate (if available), passport photo. Intakes: twice a year — September and February. Accommodation: several university-run dormitories in Nicosia, including separate buildings for female and male students.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need to take the YÖS exam? — No, Near East University accepts the Azerbaijani school certificate.
- How long does the application take? — Once your documents are complete, the offer letter usually arrives within a few weeks. You can aim for either the September or February intake.
- I don't speak Turkish — can I still study? — Yes, 180 programs are taught in English. For Turkish-taught programs a preparatory year is available.
- How do I get the discount? — The discounts shown apply to students who apply through us.
At a glance
Near East University — Nicosia · Private. Founded: 1988. The UNINTURKEY catalogue lists 392 programs: 145 bachelor, 133 master, 57 PhD and 57 associate. Language of instruction: 180 programs in English and 201 programs in Turkish. Bachelor tuition per year: $2,800–$15,150. Applying through us gives discounts of up to 50%. Applying and advice are free; we help from documents to the visa.
Tuition fees: selected programs (2026/27)
| Program | Level | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechatronics Engineering | Bachelor | English | |
| Dentistry | Bachelor | Turkish | $11,400 / year (approx.) |
| Dentistry | Bachelor | English | $13,950 / year (approx.) |
| Medicine (English) | Bachelor | English | $15,150 / year (approx.) |
| Medicine (Turkish) | Bachelor | Turkish | $15,150 / year (approx.) |
Prices are discounted tuition fees when applying through UNINTURKEY: per year or total (shown in each row). All 392 programs are in the search below; our consultant confirms the exact fee.