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Independent student guidance · North Cyprus
Make the move with your eyes open.
The real costs, honest university comparisons, and application help you need before committing to North Cyprus — from people who live on the island.
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What do you need to know first?
Pick the question on your mind. We'll point you to the most useful next step, without making you fill in a form first.
Straight answers, before a sales pitch
The things an agent may not tell you.
North Cyprus can be a smart, affordable study choice. It can also be sold badly. We surface the trade-offs early so your decision still feels right after you arrive.
The pitch
"I got you a special 50% scholarship."
Scholarship labels, net fees, renewal rules and compulsory charges vary by university, programme and intake. Trust the dated offer and invoice confirmed by the university, not the size of a headline discount.
The pitch
"You can easily work and pay your tuition."
Student work is regulated and requires an eligible student plus an employer-led permit. Arrive with a complete funding plan rather than assuming that a job will cover tuition.
The pitch
"Send the deposit now or lose the room."
Never pay an individual for housing you haven't verified. Use the official university housing office or have someone see the room in person first.
Choose for fit, not hype
Four starting points. Twenty-three profiles.
Any fee shown is orientation only. Confirm the programme, scholarship terms, compulsory charges and current all-in invoice with the university before paying.
EMU
Famagusta
Est. 1979
Est. 1979
Eastern Mediterranean University
An established Famagusta university with current public fee, admission, academic-calendar and language information.
GAU
Kyrenia
Est. 1985
Est. 1985
Girne American University
A long-running Kyrenia institution with broad programmes and specialist claims that should be verified at department level.
NEU
Nicosia
Est. 1988
Est. 1988
Near East University
A large multi-faculty Nicosia campus with extensive health-related facilities and programme-specific fee structures.
CIU
Nicosia
Est. 1997
Est. 1997
Cyprus International University
A large multi-faculty campus near Nicosia with a broad international offering that must be compared programme by programme.
These four are a quick starting comparison. The full directory covers every institution on YÖDAK's current published list, without treating a listing as a guarantee that every programme fits every student.
Browse all 23 universities →No mystery. No middleman fee.
From first question to first day on campus.
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Get a realistic shortlist.
We compare the programs and the real net fees, then tell you where the compromises are — including when Cyprus is not the right fit.
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Apply without paying an agent.
We help prepare and submit the application. The university pays us after successful enrollment; you never pay us.
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Arrive with fewer surprises.
We walk you through payment verification, travel, housing, airport pickup, and residence-permit steps before the flight.
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