University of the Near East
(Yakın Doğu Üniversitesi, YDU)
International recognition and rankings
Yakın Doğu Üniversitesi (YDU), or Near East University (NEU), is a private university founded in 1988 in the capital of Northern Cyprus, Nicosia. Today, it is the largest higher education institution in the region, educating over 25,000 students from 143 countries.
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YDU is ranked among the top 601–800 universities in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025. In subject rankings, the university ranks
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251–300 in Computer Science
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301–400 in Engineering and Educational Sciences
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201–250 in Physical Sciences
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The university is also ranked in the top 200 for educational quality in the Impact Rankings.
Academic programs
The university offers a wide range of educational programs:
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20 faculties and 6 institutes
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196 bachelor's degree programs
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240 Master's and PhD programs
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32 research centers
Popular fields of study include medicine, engineering, law, economics, architecture, pharmaceuticals, art and veterinary science.
Faculty of Medicine and Hospital
The Faculty of Medicine opened in 2008, and the 55,000 m² University Hospital opened in 2009. It is equipped with modern research facilities, including a Nuclear Medicine Centre, and is actively involved in international scientific projects, such as oncology research and participation in CERN experiments.
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University of the Near East
(Yakın Doğu Üniversitesi, YDU)
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5th place among all universities in Turkey
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3rd place among Turkish foundation universities
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1st place in Northern Cyprus
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139th place in the world
Structure and features of the campus
Университет Ближнего Востока (Yakın Doğu Üniversitesi, YDU) предлагает не только качественное образование, но и современную инфраструктуру, делающую кампус одним из самых развитых на Кипре.
Собственное ТВ и радио
YDU имеет свои студии YDÜ TV и YDÜ FM, где студенты обучаются медиапроизводству и журналистике.
Музей классических автомобилей
Единственный на Кипре музей с более чем 100 уникальными экспонатами — от ретро до спорткаров.
Художественный и коммуникационный музеи
Включают коллекции современного искусства и экспонаты по истории СМИ.
Библиотека Grand Library
Открыта 24/7, содержит свыше 1 миллиона книг и онлайн-ресурсов, оснащена залами для учёбы и компьютерами.
Олимпийский бассейн
Единственный крытый бассейн олимпийского уровня на острове, с современной спортбазой.
Собственный транспорт
Автобусы курсируют между кампусом, общежитиями и центром Никосии.
International cooperation
The Middle East University (YDU) has active partnerships with over 200 universities and research centres worldwide and has students from over 140 countries.
YDU is a member of such organizations as EUA, IAU, FUIW and AArU, participates in academic exchanges, research projects and international conferences. This opens up wide opportunities for students to do internships and continue their studies abroad.
Accreditations and recognition
The quality of education at YDU is confirmed by a number of international accreditations:
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The Faculty of Medicine is accredited by WFME and is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools
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Engineering programs are certified by ASIIN (Germany)
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Education complies with the Bologna Process and ECTS standards
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Pharmaceuticals and dentistry are recognized by the relevant bodies of Turkey and international associations
These accreditations ensure recognition of YDU diplomas in Europe, Asia and other countries around the world.