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  • Home
  • UNIVERSITIES
    • Girne American University
    • European University of Lefke
    • Cyprus International University
    • Eastern Mediterranean University
    • Near East University
    • Middle East Technical University
    • Istanbul Technical University
    • American University of Cyprus
    • Arkin University of Creative Arts and Design
    • Cyprus Science University
    • Cyprus Social Sciences University
    • Final International University
    • University of City Island
    • University of Kyrenia
    • University of Mediterranean Karpasia
  • STUDENT LIFE
    • Before Your Arrival
    • Application and Registration
    • Finding Accomodation
    • Living Expenses
    • Jobs and Internships
    • Other Information
    • After Graduation
    • Sports Activities
    • Health Care
    • Shopping
    • Dining
    • Transportation
    • Banking
    • Safety
    • Cypriot Culture
  • EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
    • Why Study in North Cyprus?
    • Higher Education Overview
    • Accreditations and Recognitions
    • Higher Education System
    • History Of YODAK
  • NORTH CYPRUS
    • Quickfacts
    • History
    • State & Politics
    • Nature and Weather
    • Economy
    • Visa and Flights
    • Culture & Lifestyle
  • ScholarshIps

EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

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  • Educational System

The educational system in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) can be broadly defined in four parts: Pre-school education, primary education, secondary education and higher education.

I. Pre-School Education:  Pre-school education is provided by kindergardens and creches for    the children between the ages of 3 and 6

II. Primary Education: Primary education is provided at two stages. First stage (elementary school) is designed for the 7-12 age-group which lasts for five years and is free and compulsory. Second stage (secondary-junior) lasting for three years is intended for the 13-15 age group which is again free and compulsory.

III. Secondary Education: This is designed for the 16-18 age group and has a three year programme of instruction. It is provided by high schools known as Lyceés and vocational schools. The technical and vocational schools are comprised of commercial lyceés, technical training schools, agricultural vocational school, the school of nursing and mid-wifery, and the tourism and hotel management and catering school.

IV. Higher Education: In Northern Cyprus, the university education (Bachelors level) normally lasts 4 years (excepts subjects such as pharmacy, dentistry and medicine) and is provided by the following eight institutions:

    • Cyprus International University
    • Eastern Mediterranean University
    • European University of Lefke
    • Girne American University
    • Istanbul Technical University – North Cyprus Campus
    • Near East University
    • Middle East Technical University – North Cyprus Campus
    • University of Mediterranean Karpasia
    • Kıbrıs Sosyal Bilimler Üniversitesi
    • University of City Island
    • Cyprus American University
    • University of Kyrenia
    • Cyprus Science University

UNIVERSITIES

  • AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF CYPRUS
  • ARKIN UNIVERSITY OF ARTS AND DESIGN
  • CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
  • CYPRUS SCIENCE UNIVERSITY
  • CYPRUS SOCIAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
  • EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN UNIVERSITY
  • EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY OF LEFKE
  • FINAL INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
  • GIRNE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
  • ISTANBUL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
  • MIDDLE EAST TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
  • NEAR EAST UNIVERSITY
  • UNIVERSITY OF CITY ISLAND
  • UNIVERSITY OF KYRENIA
  • UNIVERSITY OF MEDITERRANEAN KARPASIA

STUDENTS LIFE

  • JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS
  • LIVING EXPENSES
  • FINDING ACCOMODATION
  • APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION
  • BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL
  • AFTER GRADUATION
  • BANKING
  • CYPRIOT CULTURE
  • DINING
  • HEALTH CARE
  • OTHER INFORMATION
  • SAFETY
  • SHOPPING
  • SPORTS ACTIVITIES
  • TRANSPORTATION

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Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Ministry of National Education and Sports awards scholarships for international students based on their academic performance.

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