History
Middle East Technical University is founded under the name of "Orta Dogu Yüksek Teknoloji Enstitüsü" (Middle East High Technology Institute) on November 15th, 1956 to contribute to the development of Turkey and Middle East countries and especially to train people so as to create a skilled workforce in the fields of natural and social sciences.
Education
The mission of Middle East Technical University, Northern Cyprus Campus is to lead social advancement at local, regional and global dimensions by providing education and carrying out research of universal standards in a multicultural environment following an approach that fosters innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.
Research
Middle East Technical University (METU) is one of the leading research universities in Turkey The overall volume of grants awarded to METU is the highest among the Turkish Universities, and research accounts for over 35% of the total income. METU has had the greatest share of the national research funds made available by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBITAK) in the last five years, and it is the premier university of Turkey in terms of the number and volume of the EU Framework Programme (FP) projects.
Career
The purpose of the Career and Management Club is to analyze the structure, functioning and any kind of problems of the public, private and services sectors. We want to take full advantage of the experiences of organizations and individuals who are experts in the areas mentioned and who are recognized in Turkey, in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and worldwide, and to transfer the knowledge we gain to METU Northern Cyprus Campus students.
Middle East Technical University, Northern Cyprus Campus Key Statistics & Highlights
- #269 Ranking
- 4 Masters
- 45 Scholarships
- 3,150 Students
- Public Institution Type
Middle East Technical University, Northern Cyprus Campus Overview
Middle East Technical University, Northern Cyprus Campus Scholarships
Middle East Technical University, Northern Cyprus Campus Scholarships
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Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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33600 EUR
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01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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1000 USD
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30 Nov 2026
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3500 USD
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15 Nov 2026
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2000 USD
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01 Sep 2026
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1500 USD
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15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
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1000 USD
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06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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5000 USD
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28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
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3500 USD
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15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
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25000 USD
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30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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1000 USD
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13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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5000 CAD
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31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
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5000 SEK
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30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
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1000 USD
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31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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500 USD
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31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship
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7000 USD
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24 Apr 2026
Go Global MBA Scholarship
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3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
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Various benefits
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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
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Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
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Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship
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7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2026
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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Various benefits
Deadline
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
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Various benefits
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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
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3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
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25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
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5000 SEK
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30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship
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7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2026
Go Global MBA Scholarship
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3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
Merit-based
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1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship
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7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2026
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship
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7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2026
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
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Middle East Technical University, Northern Cyprus Campus Student Reviews & Awards
4.2
Based on 29 reviews
- 5 Star 11 Reviews
- 4 Star 14 Reviews
- 3 Star 3 Reviews
- 2 Star 1 Review
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.1
- Student Diversity 4.4
- Online Classroom Experience 4.0
- Admission Process 4.4
Stepping into the Real World: My Journey with METU
METU NCC is renowned for its exceptional faculty and the wide range of engineering and other social sciences programs it offers. In my personal experience, I have been taught and simultaneously mentored by leading industry experts with deep knowledge and exceptional expertise in their field. The academic environment and the insightful educational discussions facilitated during class hours have broadened my perspective and deepened my understanding. METU NCC also hosts a diverse population of students coming from all over the world. This benefits first-years, newcomers with ease in adjusting to the environment and campus. The social scene is ever-active and thriving with societies and clubs hosting back-to-back social events. The campus offers a peaceful and comfortable environment: its scenic beauty enhances the overall serene and welcoming atmosphere.
Exceptional Education, Unforgettable Experiences!
The National Engineering School of Tunisia offers an impressive balance between a rigorous academic system and vibrant student engagement. The curriculum is well-structured, fostering both technical expertise and critical thinking. Additionally, the university organizes diverse events and fairs where students collaborate with different teams, gaining practical experience and broadening their professional network. This balance of academics and engagement makes the school an excellent choice for anyone aiming to excel in engineering.
Enriching Academic Journey at METU NCC
Experiencing the life at METU NCC was transformative, combining quality education with cultural diversity. I appreciated the hands-on projects and dedicated professors. Campus life was vibrant, though research facilities could improve. Overall, it was an enriching experience that honed my technical and problem-solving skills, preparing me for future academic and professional challenges.
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Middle East Technical University, Northern Cyprus Campus Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 7.7% Northern Cyprus
Top 12.5% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
QS World University Rankings
269
By TopUniversities
Climbed 16 places compared to 2025
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3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 336 | 285 | 269 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
351
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 351 | 351 | 351 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
No 2026 Ranking
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
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3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 560 | - | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
The Culture and Convention Center (CCC) provides a venue for social, cultural and academic activities serving the METU NCC community as well as the local community.
Having an aesthetically and functionally perfect architecture and infrastructure, the CCC houses four state-of-the-art amphitheaters; one with 522, another with 210 and the other with 109 seats. Furthermore, with a total of 5791 m2 of meeting space, CCC accommodates 7 seminar rooms (four with 20 seats, three with 60 seats), one smart class, five simultaneous translation rooms, a small and a big hall, café, canteen and a lobby.
Housing services
METU Northern Cyprus Campus dormitories are furnished with state of the art technology, offering students a safe, comfortable and well-cared environment. There are pathways for wheelchairs and Dormitory I is convenient for the accommodation of the physically disabled.
Library services
The library has a collection of 39.000 books, and the library users are able to access (METU Ankara) Main libraries' all electronic resources through the internet, which consists of 43.070 electronic journals, 265.930 e-books through 162 online databases on the campus.
ICT services
The use of Middle East Technical University, Northern Cyprus Campus IT Resources in ways precisely related with such missions of the University as instruction, education, research activities, providing social service and with such administrative/managerial activities are defined as "Primary Use".
Medical services
METU NCC Health Service is committed to the concept of wellness. Our staff includes a full-time a Head Doctor, a Consultant, a General Practitioner, a part time Psychiatrist and 5 nurses.
At present METU NCC Health Center is providing Primary Care and Urgent Care to the university community which preventive health care and counseling services also commence.Campus life
- Middle East Technical University Northern Cyprus Campus is the first overseas campus of a Turkish university, and was founded in accordance with an invitation conveyed to METU by the governments of Republic of Turkey and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in the year 2000 and the foundation law adopted in the year 2003.
- Northern Cyprus Campus is attached to Middle East Technical University in all academic and administrative matters, and operates under the same educational standards and policies applied at its home campus.
Sports facilities
In our modern sports facilities we will provide our participants with:
Information related with recreation and scientific sports management, Sports events, tournaments, and services required for physical activities.
Our vision is to be a role model in exemplifying the positive attitudes that sports, sports people and participants can gain by using these services.
Accreditation
Middle East Technical University Northern Cyprus Campus B.S. degree program in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering has been accredited by Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Middle East Technical University, Northern Cyprus Campus Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Northern Cyprus Country
Morphou City