Detailed introduction of Cyprus International University:

Introduction and Overview

Cyprus International University is a private English-speaking university located in Nicosia, the capital of Northern Cyprus. It has more than 22,000 students from 110 different countries studying here, creating a multicultural learning environment.

History and Founding Time

The university was established in 1997 to meet the growing global demand for higher education and is committed to becoming a center of excellence in teaching and research.

School Strength

Faculty: It has a highly qualified faculty, some of whom are from the United States and the United Kingdom, and the rest are local masters and doctoral teachers who graduated from famous European and American universities.

Research Achievements: It has actively invested in and achieved certain results in global issues such as sustainable development, environment, alternative energy resources and cultural heritage protection. In four years, it has risen from 375th to 111th in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings. It has established the first and largest solar farm on the island, completed the plan for the first private biogas plant in Northern Cyprus, and excavated one of the oldest settlements in the north of the island through the Center for Archaeology, Cultural Heritage and Conservation.

Nature of the institution

Private university.

Educational philosophy

Committed to providing a high-quality educational environment for students from different cultural backgrounds, promoting high-quality academic theory teaching, and also focusing on cultivating students' personality development and good social behavior, cultivating students' global vision and cross-cultural communication skills, so that students can understand each other, enhance friendship and strengthen cooperation in a diversified environment.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: Environmental Research Center, Cyprus Research Center, Social and Strategic Policy Research Center, Cyprus International University Underwater Archaeology and Imaging Center, Cultural Heritage Research Center, Biotechnology Research Center, Communication Technology Research Center, Cyprus Bee and Bee Products Research Center, Business Economics and Technology Application Research Center, Cyprus and Mediterranean Research Center, Women and Gender Research Center, etc.

Key disciplines: Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Psychology, Turkish Language and Literature, Industrial Product Design, Journalism, Visual Communication Design, Computer Engineering, Bioengineering, Environmental Engineering, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Nutrition, etc.

Faculty

There are 12 departments including the School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, School of Pharmacy, School of Education, School of Arts and Sciences, School of Fine Arts, School of Law, School of Economics and Administrative Sciences, School of Communication, School of Engineering, School of Health Sciences, School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, as well as 8 colleges and 1 graduate school.

Ranking

In the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, it ranks 71st in 2022.

Expenses

Tuition fees for undergraduate and graduate courses are roughly around US$3,000-6,000 per semester, and the specific fees vary depending on the major. The school offers a variety of scholarships ranging from 50%, 75% to 100%.

Campus Environment

Complete facilities: There is a sports center on campus with an indoor swimming pool, gym, table tennis table, squash court, etc. There is a radio station for students to participate in, namely CIU FM 107.2, which provides practical opportunities for students in the School of Communication, and also promotes exchanges between university teachers and students and the dissemination of cultural knowledge. In addition, there is a library that provides free books, e-books, journals, magazines, CDs, videotapes, floppy disks and academic network resources for students, academic and administrative staff.

Rich activities: There are more than 30 student associations and more than 40 student clubs, and more than 200 activities are held throughout the year, such as social and multicultural activities, academic, cultural, artistic and social activities, etc., providing students with a rich extracurricular life and opportunities to develop personal interests.