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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

CULTURE & LIFESTYLE

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  • North Cyprus
  • Culture & Lifestyle

Turkish Cypriots are Turkish-speaking, regard themselves as secular Muslims, and take pride in their Ottoman heritage. The Turkish Cypriot identity and culture is heavily based on family ties linked to parents, siblings, and relatives; ones in the neighborhood are also considered important as emphasis is given on helping those in need. Most of their lives revolve around social activities, and food is a central feature of gatherings. Folk dancing, music, and art are also integral parts of Turkish Cypriots’ culture.

For Turkish Cypriots, family life is of ultimate importance and therefore a great amount of their free time is spent at family gatherings. They are highly sociable and like to go out. All towns and some villages hold festivals, usually in the early summer. Festivals in North Cyprus have become extremely popular over the past few years, often featuring different cultural events. Most North Cyprus cultural events take place in historical locations such as Kyrenia Castle, Othello’s Tower, Bellapais Abbey, and the Salamis Amphitheater. During your education in North Cyprus, you will come across many of these social events; make sure you book your tickets early, and enjoy some excellent entertainment in magnificent surroundings.

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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