Cyprus International University

Cyprus International University (CIU) is a leading international higher education institution established in 1997 in Nicosia, Northern Cyprus to meet the growing global demand for quality education. Over the years, it has grown into a large multicultural university with more than 22,000 students from over 110 countries, offering a wide range of academic programs at diploma, undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels across 196+ disciplines, including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, engineering, business administration, health sciences, economics, law, communications, and information systems. CIU’s programs are accredited by the Turkish Republic Higher Education Planning Accreditation and Coordination Board (YÖDAK) and the Turkish Higher Education Council (YÖK), and many programs hold international accreditations from respected bodies such as FIBAA, MÜDEK, FEDEK, and MiAK, demonstrating its commitment to academic quality and global standards. The university’s modern campus facilities include advanced classrooms, laboratories, libraries, and research centers, and student life is enriched through over 30 student societies, 40 clubs, and more than 200 events annually that promote cultural, academic, and social engagement. CIU also emphasizes research, sustainability, and environmental responsibility, achieving recognition in global sustainability rankings such as UI GreenMetric, and offers scholarship opportunities of up to 100 % for international students, all within a predominantly English‑taught educational environment supported by student services for admissions, housing, and academic guidance.