Eastern Mediterranean University

Public universityFamagusta (Gazimagusa), Northern CyprusFounded 1979EnglishFree admission with Taktik

<p>Eastern Mediterranean University (Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi, EMU) is a state university in Northern Cyprus, located in Famagusta (Gazimağusa). It started in 1979 as the Institute of Higher Technology and became a university in 1986. Most programmes are taught in English. For newly registered international students in 2026–2027, annual tuition for most bachelor's programmes is USD 6,400 with the 60% scholarship, and Medicine is USD 14,510–18,140 with a 30–45% scholarship (official EMU fee list). Admission support through Taktik is free.</p>

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Founded: 1979
Campuses in Famagusta (Gazimagusa): 1
Programs at Taktik: 35

Academic overview

Eastern Mediterranean University is a state university of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. It grew out of the Institute of Higher Technology, which opened in 1979 with Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and 105 students, and became a state university in 1986 under Law 18/86. Today it has more than 80,000 graduates.

Its main faculties are Engineering, Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Business and Economics, Communication, Education, Law, Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry and Tourism, plus several schools and the English Preparatory School. Programmes run from associate to PhD level and most are taught in English; students without a sufficient English certificate first take a one-year English preparatory programme.

Medicine is a joint programme with Marmara University (Türkiye): the first three years after the preparatory year are studied at EMU and the last three at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in Istanbul, and the diploma carries the signature of both faculties. Dentistry is a joint programme with the University of Health Sciences (Türkiye).

All EMU programmes are recognised by the Council of Higher Education of Türkiye (YÖK), the Higher Education Council of Northern Cyprus (YÖDAK) and UK ENIC, and the Faculty of Medicine is listed with ECFMG. According to the university, 55 programmes and the English Preparatory School are accredited by 13 international bodies, including ABET (engineering), ACPE (pharmacy), NAAB and MİAK (architecture), FIBAA (business and tourism) and TEPDAD (medicine).

EMU is ranked 601–800 in the THE World University Rankings 2026 (2nd in Northern Cyprus) and 1st in Northern Cyprus in the QS Sustainability Rankings 2026. Degree recognition rules differ by country; Taktik advisers check the latest status for your programme before you enrol.

A state university of Northern Cyprus, with more than 80,000 graduates since 1979
Most programmes taught in English, with a one-year English preparatory programme for students without a certificate
All programmes recognised by YÖK, YÖDAK and UK ENIC; 55 programmes internationally accredited
Tuition scholarships for international students based on academic results; most international students receive the 60% scholarship
Medicine run jointly with Marmara University, with the last three years in Istanbul
18 dormitories on campus and two intakes a year (fall and spring)

Bachelor's degree

English · 4 years

$6,400 / year

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Campus life

The main campus is in the coastal city of Famagusta (Gazimağusa) in eastern Northern Cyprus. Faculties, the library, sports complexes, cultural centres and computer labs are all on the campus.

The campus has 5 university-run dormitories (EMU B.O.T, EMU-2, EMU-3, EMU-4 and EMU Akdeniz) and 13 private dormitories; prices are published on the EMU dormitories website (dormitories.emu.edu.tr). Medicine students spend their last three years at Marmara University in Istanbul.

Main campus

Famagusta Main Campus

Famagusta (Gazimagusa)، Northern Cyprus — Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta (Gazimağusa), North Cyprus, via Mersin 10, Türkiye

All faculties, the Özay Oral Library, sports complexes, cultural centres and 18 dormitories are on this campus next to the coastal city of Famagusta.

Admissions

Bachelor's admission is based on a document review; there is no separate entrance exam. Applicants need a completed secondary school certificate (high school diploma or equivalent) and transcripts. EMU also decides on the tuition scholarship based on the academic record and the chosen programme and states it in the admission letter.

Copy of the high school diploma and transcript (with English translation)
Copy of the passport photo page
One passport-size photo
English proficiency certificate, if available

Students without a sufficient English certificate take the EMU English proficiency exam and, if needed, the one-year preparatory programme (2026–2027 preparatory tuition USD 3,520–4,613 with a 30–45% scholarship, plus USD 250 per semester for books and exams). There are two intakes a year (fall and spring). The listed fees include the Student Services Fund, VAT and the registration fee.

International students

Applications from international students are accepted.

Required documents

Passport

Diploma / degree certificate

Academic transcript

Passport-size photo

Official translation (sworn / notarized)

Language certificate

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EMU tuition at a glance (2026–2027)

From the official fee list for newly registered international students (USD per year after the scholarship, including VAT and the registration fee):

Medicine (English, 6 years, joint with Marmara University): USD 18,140 with a 30% scholarship to USD 14,510 with 45%
Dentistry (English, 5 years): USD 12,400 with 30% to USD 10,000 with 45%
Pharmacy (English, 5 years): USD 7,629 with 60%
Engineering programmes (English, 4 years): USD 6,799 with 60%
Architecture, Psychology, Health Sciences, Business and Economics, Law, Communication, Education and Tourism (4 years): USD 6,400 with 60%
Gastronomy and Culinary Arts: USD 6,527 with 60%
English Preparatory School: USD 4,613 with 30% to USD 3,520 with 45% (plus USD 250 per semester for books and exams)

EMU sets the scholarship rate based on the academic record; most international students receive the 60% scholarship. Last updated: October 2026.