Eastern Mediterranean University
The Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU; Turkish: Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi) is a public university in Northern Cyprus. It was established in 1979 under the leadership of Onay Fadıl Demirciler (then Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education) as a higher-education institution of technology for Turkish Cypriots. In 1986, it was converted to a state university. The campus is located within the city of Famagusta.
Doğu Akdeniz Üniversitesi (DAÜ) | |
Other name | EMU or DAÜ |
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| Motto | "Virtue, Knowledge, Advancement" |
| Type | State |
| Established | 1979 |
| Rector | Hasan KILIÇ |
| Students | 18,000 |
| Location | Famagusta, (Turkish: Gazimağusa) , Northern Cyprus |
| Website | www.emu.edu.tr |
| University rankings | |
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| Regional – Overall | |
| QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia | 175 (2022) |
The university has 141 programs (12 Faculties and 4 Schools) offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as a research infrastructure. The languages of instructions are Turkish and English. However, an English Preparatory School is available for students who need to improve their English.
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