History
CIU was established on 4th February 1997, after a five-year consultative period to address the Higher Educational needs of the local and international community.
Education
In terms of education CIU creates a truly international experience by attracting academic and administrative staff from all over the world. There is an emphasis on quality and interactive learning in an atmosphere convivial to study.
Research
Our mission is to create a truly international experience by developing and disseminating universal knowledge, for the benefit of all society. Much of this is achieved by publishing academic research of an international standard and by specializing in innovative research relevant both locally in North Cyprus and globally.
Career
The University has multiple international links and partnerships, both in the educational and industrial field. As a result, the students are extremely well-positioned when it comes to finding a job after graduation
Cyprus International University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1001 Ranking
- 25 Masters
- 49 Scholarships
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Cyprus International University Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 100 reviews
- 5 Star 31 Reviews
- 4 Star 55 Reviews
- 3 Star 11 Reviews
- 2 Star 1 Review
- 1 Star 2 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Overall Satisfaction 4.1
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.3
- Student Diversity 4.2
- Admission Process 4.2
Academic Journey
I like how the education system is, everything is online, the professors upload thier handouts/pdf on the moodle system and we can login on our portal and get the pdf to study compared to uni in Nigeria where we buy hardcopy materials to study. My overall study experience was amazing.
student life in northern cyprus
as international student in northern cyprus, i got some new skills and experiences because life social life is not really easy in the highland but the quality of studies, schools, teaching and communication between students and teachers is more valuable.
New chapter with new challenge
Since it's my first time studying abroad, I have already expected that not only studying but also being part of new community and and society as well as new place to adopt would be a great challenge for me. And I have tried and I'm continuing to try to adjust and customise myself in this new environment. One thing that I have experienced the most is being able to make new friends or someone to talk to which have helped me to get to know the place and its people gladly and respectfully. However the university I have imagined in my head is not quite the same as I the one I'm enrolled to. The lack of complete infrastructure which in this case the buildings look unfinished and makes the look new or unsettling environment. My imagination was like the big European universities with good vibe and environment with unlimited resources and people. Or maybe I over expected. Nevertheless, handling of new students can be improved regarding the hospitality and other things.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
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Cyprus International University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
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World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
Dropped 400 places compared to 2025
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| - | 601 | 1001 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
The Student Pick-ups and Orientation Days, which have been organized since the day of the establishment of Cyprus International University, aims to introduce the newly enrolled students the University, University Life and the TRNC more closely.Within the scope of the program, which starts with welcoming the students and their parents from abroad at Ercan Airport, orientation trips about the TRNC, fun concerts and various presentations about the units of the university are organized.It contributes to making it easier for new students to adapt to their educational life by laying the groundwork for organizing many activities aimed at ensuring the integration of current and new students.
Housing services
The University provides Apart and Studio Type Dorms for its students. These are brilliantly equipped and the facilities can be characterized as well-above excellence
Library services
Cyprus International University Library aims to provide various resources needed by students and faculty. In addition to a wide range of books and periodicals the CIU library subscribes to several databases, providing students access to hundreds of thousands of books and periodicals.
ICT services
The Computer Center Directorate provides CIU with information technology (IT) resources and indicates the strategic priorities of the university, in terms of practicality, efficiency and security of the available IT services.
Medical services
Health center is equipped with all the essential equipment for first aid. Also, a doctor and a nurse are constantly on duty to provide the students with first aid, identify and diagnose health issues and start treatment.
Campus life
The CIU is a fully equipped campus university that can serve all the needs of its students within a campus area of 900 thousand square meters. The environmentalist identity of the CIU has all the natural beauties of mediterranean plant cover ?n front panel of in it.
Sports facilities
CIU ARENA, founded in 20 July 2010, is the first and biggest integrated sport complex in TRNC. It has 7500m^2 of closed area and 15.000m^2 of open area. There are two astro turfs, two basketball courts, two volleyball courts, two tennis courts, a beach handball court, a beach volley court and a beach football court in the open air space of the complex.
Accreditation
CIU is a member of the following accreditation bodies:
- Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA)
- Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Engineering Programs (MÜDEK)
- Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Engineering Programs (MÜDEK)
- Pearson Assured