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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

OTHER INFORMATION

  • Ana Sayfa
  • Student Life
  • Other Information

Emergencies

  • First Aid / Ambulance For all districts — Tel: 112
  • Forest Fires For all districts — Tel: 177
  • Police Nicosia — Tel: 228 3311
  • Police Kyrenia — Tel: 815 2014
  • Police Famagusta — Tel: 366 5310
  • Police Guzelyurt — Tel: 714 2140
  • Police Karpaz — Tel: 381 2325

 

Medical Services and Hospitals

The Central State Hospitals is in Nicosia and there are other smaller hospitals in Kyrenia, Famagusta, Guzelyurt and Lefke. There are also clinics in smaller towns and some villages.

Postal Services

The postal service in Northern Cyprus is reasonably fast and efficient. Please remember that to receive mail from abroad letters must be addressed ” Mersin 10-Turkey”

Public Holidays

  • 1 January – New Year`s Day
  • 23 April – Children`s Day
  • 1 May – Labour Day
  • 19 May – Youth and Sports Day
  • 20 July – Peace and Freedom Day
  • 30 August – Victory Day
  • 29 October – Turkish Republic Day
  • 15 November – Northern Cyprus Republic Day

There are also several religious holidays or “Bayrams” which, like the Christian festival of Easter, change every year.

Telephone

The code for England is 00 44 followed by the local number but omitting the first number (0). From abroad the code is 00 90 392 followed by the local Cypriot number. Public telephone booths are available and telephone cards can be purchased from the Telecommunications Office. Mobile operating systems are available in North Cyprus and you can get pay-as-you-go cards for mobile and 3G usage.

Foreign Affairs in Northern Cyprus

  • Australian Representative — Tel: 2277332
  • French Cultural Association — Tel: 2283328
  • German Representative — Tel: 2275161
  • Turkish Embassy — Tel: 2272314 – Fax: 2282209
  • UK Representative — Tel: 2283861 – Fax: 2287054
  • USA Representative — Tel: 2252440 – Fax: 2252442

Business / Shopping Hours

In the winter:

Shops open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 5:00 a.m.

In the summer:

The working hours are between 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and again from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Cinema

There are six very good cinemas in Lefkosa, two in Girne and two in Gazi Magusa. They show recently released films mainly from the West. Films are usually changed every week and are shown with their original soundtracks and Turkish subtitles.

Conference Facilities

These facilities can be found at all universities, major hotels and at the Ataturk Cultural Centre in Nicosia.

Mass Media

There is one state TV and radio channel and a handful of private ones also some English channels. There are numerous daily newspapers one of which is weekly and in English.

Airports

Northern Cyprus has two international airports. The larger of the two is Ercan near Lefkosa (Nicosia), the othe is Geitkale near Famagusta. Most international flights arrive at Ercan Airport (ECN).

Boats (Ferries)

There are regular ferry services from Kyrenia and Famagusta to towns on the Southern coast of Turkey, namely Mersin, Antalya and Tasucu. From Mersin, it is possible to sail to Syria, Lebanon and Israel.

Marinas

There are yacht mooring facilities in Kyrenia and Famagusta.

Ports

The main industrial port in Northern Cyprus is in Famagusta and Kyrenia.

Car rental

This service is available in all major towns and some hotels. A British or international drivers licence is required. Rental cars have red number plates.

Public transport

A good inexpensive network of buses and mini-buses operates between all the main towns, in addition there are Dolmush (shared taxis) operating on the same routes. Taxis are widely available but do not carry a meter. However, there are standard journey charges

Traffic information

Please drive on the left. Traffic and road signs are international. Maximum speed is 100 km/hr. Vehicles entering Northern Cyprus must be insured upon arrival. Seat belts must be worn. Drivers are prohibited to drive under the influence of alcohol. The limit is 50mgr.

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

APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

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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