Rauf Denktaş University is a small, friendly university in Nicosia (Lefkoşa), the capital of Northern Cyprus. Founded in 2015, it is named after Rauf Denktaş, the founding president of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. The university specialises in business, finance, law, international relations, architecture and software engineering. Almost all of its bachelor's programs are taught in English.
Why Rauf Denktaş University?
- Admission with an Azerbaijani school certificate — no YÖS exam required
- A large discount on every bachelor's program: $2,600 a year for students who apply through us
- English-taught programs in business, finance and law
- Small classes and close contact with lecturers
- Life in the capital, close to the rest of Northern Cyprus
Programs and tuition (discounted, per year)
| Program | Language | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | English | |
| Psychology | English | |
| Software Engineering | English | |
| Architecture | English | |
| International Law | English | |
| International Relations | English | |
| Banking and Finance | English | |
| Law | Turkish |
Master's (MBA, International Relations, LL.M, Architecture, Software Engineering): $8,000 $4,000 (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
- English-taught programs: language certificate or the university's own test; a prep year if your level is not yet sufficient
- Law (taught in Turkish): Turkish proficiency or a preparatory year
Documents needed: passport copy, certificate/diploma and transcript (translated), English certificate (if available), passport-size photo. Intake: applications are open for the Fall 2026–2027 semester. Housing: private student dormitories and rental flats in Nicosia; our counsellor will share the options.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need the YÖS exam? — No, the university 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.
- I don't speak Turkish — can I still study here? — Yes. Apart from Law in Turkish, every bachelor's program is taught in English.
- How do I get a discount? — The discounts shown apply to students who apply through us.