About University of Kyrenia

University of Kyrenia is a prestigious higher education institution located in Kyrenia, one of the most beautiful and historic cities in Cyprus which is founded on the mission of “training critical and innovative research-focused scholars, who will create knowledge and value in an international educational background and who will develop an appreciation of ethical and moral values, with a sense of social responsibility”.
The roots of the University lie in the establishment of the first Maritime Studies Faculty in Cyprus at our sister university, Near East University, in 1978, and this history gives us thirty-five years of expertise in the field. The University has the approval of the TRNC’s Ministry of National Education and received its accreditation from the Higher Education Planning, Evaluation Accreditation and Coordination Council (YODAK). The university also has been accreditation approval from Turkey’s Council of Higher Education (YOK).
Faculties of Maritime Studies; Maritime Management and Administration, and Marine Sciences, Marine Transportation and Management, Faculty of Aviation and Space Sciences, to offer undergraduate degree programs in the Departments of Civil Air Logistics; Aviation Management (Civil Air Transport Management), and Professional Pilot Training (Pilotage). Education; Law; Economics and Administrative Sciences; Architecture; Engineering; Health Sciences and Medicine are other faculties also provided to students by the University Kyrenia. Our university has a total of 14 Faculties, 1 Academy, 2 Vocational Schools, 4 Postgraduate programs and 45 programs.
University of Kyrenia is recognized for its international approach, attracting students from diverse backgrounds and cultures. This diversity enriches the learning experience, creating an inclusive and global environment on campus.