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CIU vs EMU

Compared from Taktik’s verified data and both universities’ official 2026–2027 tuition lists.

Short answer

What is the main difference between CIU and EMU?

CIU is in Nicosia and EMU is in Famagusta. Taktik lists 79 programs at CIU and 35 at EMU; 7 fields are offered by both. Lowest verified annual tuition 2026–2027: CIU: being verified; EMU USD 6,400 (after a 60% scholarship).

Fees for 2026–2027 · Last checked

How much do shared programs cost in 2026–2027?

Annual tuition of each field’s main program (English-taught where offered). Green marks the cheaper side.

How much do shared programs cost in 2026–2027?
FieldCIUEMU
Medicine (English)Being verifiedUSD 14,510–18,140after a 30–45% scholarship
Dentistry (English)Being verifiedUSD 10,000–12,400after a 30–45% scholarship
Pharmacy (English)Being verifiedUSD 7,629after a 60% scholarship
Psychology (English)Being verifiedUSD 6,400after a 60% scholarship
Computer Engineering (English)Being verifiedUSD 6,799after a 60% scholarship
Gastronomy (English)Being verifiedUSD 6,527after a 60% scholarship

How do CIU and EMU differ in programs, language and facilities?

ItemCIUEMU
CityNicosiaFamagusta
CountryNorthern CyprusNorthern Cyprus
TypePrivatePublic
Programs listed on Taktik7935
Programs (university’s own count)7935
English-taught programs7735
Turkish-taught programs20
Degree levelsBachelor's (54), Professional doctorate (3), Master's (4), PhD (16) and Associate degree (2)Bachelor's (32) and Professional doctorate (3)
Programs with verified fees06
Dormitories on the site—4
Scholarships or discounts listed—3
English requirement—IELTS 5.0 (medicine 6.0)
Fee sourceCIU official list (being verified)Official EMU 2026–2027 list

Frequently asked questions

Is CIU cheaper than EMU?

CIU and EMU have no shared field with verified fees on both sides yet; each university’s verified fees are in the table, the rest are “being verified”.

Where are CIU and EMU?

CIU is a private university in Nicosia; EMU is a public university in Famagusta.

Which university has more English-taught programs?

On Taktik’s list, CIU has 77 English-taught programs and EMU has 35 (30% English programs are counted separately).

Where do the fees come from and when were they checked?

Sources: CIU official list (being verified); Official EMU 2026–2027 list. Last checked: 18 October 2026. A fee not yet matched with the official list is shown as “being verified”.

Does applying through Taktik cost anything?

No. Applying through Taktik is free for students and tuition is paid directly to the university. The university decides on admission; Taktik does not guarantee it.

Applying through Taktik is free and tuition is paid directly to the university. Admission is not guaranteed.

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