Near East University

About

Located in Nicosia, Cyprus, Near East University is a comprehensive private institution renowned across the region for its robust programs in engineering, health sciences, medicine, and dentistry. The university offers a wide array of fully English-taught undergraduate and graduate degrees designed to attract a globally diverse student body. International students benefit from a dedicated International Office that assists with admissions, visa procedures, and cultural orientation upon arrival. A particularly distinctive characteristic of the campus is its massive innovation and technology center, which houses the NEU Automobile factory and advanced supercomputing facilities that actively involve students in cutting-edge research and development. Beyond academics, international students enjoy a vibrant campus lifestyle supported by modern residential halls, extensive sports complexes, and numerous student-run cultural clubs that foster a welcoming community.

Background

Near East University (NEU; Turkish: Yakın Doğu Üniversitesi, commonly referred to as YDÜ) is a private university located in Northern Cyprus. It was founded in North Nicosia in 1988, by Suat Günsel, a Turkish Cypriot who is the 100% owner of NEU. The chairman of the board of trustees is his son, Irfan Günsel. The Near East University currently has 16 faculties with 98 departments, 4 vocational schools, 2 high schools and 4 graduate schools offering programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. With over 25,000 students, it is the largest university in Northern Cyprus.

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