Girne American University

The most renowned educational institution in Girne and one of the most sought-after universities in Northern Cyprus.

• About the University
• University Faculties
• Additional Programs
• International Activities
• Tuition Fees
• University Contacts
• Frequently Asked Questions

About the University

Girne American University was founded in 1985 by Serhat Akpinar as a higher education institution modeled after the American system. It is part of YÖDAK, the Higher Education Planning, Accreditation, and Coordination Council of Northern Cyprus, and YÖK, its Turkish counterpart.

One of the university's goals is to ensure the sustainability of scientific research and conduct it in its own research centers, as well as to provide opportunities for students and researchers to carry out individual projects.

Today, the university hosts over 20,000 students from 135 different countries and has 22 research laboratories at its disposal.

Faculties of Girne American University

• Faculty of Pharmacy
• Faculty of Business and Economics
• Faculty of Politics
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Communication
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Architecture, Design, and Fine Arts
• Faculty of Sports
• Faculty of Tourism
• Faculty of Medicine

Additional Programs of Girne American University

• Vocational School
• Nursing School
• Aviation School
• School of Health
• School of Maritime and Logistics
• School of Performing Arts

International Activities of Girne American University

The university is a member of the Caucasus University Association, which includes members from Iran, Azerbaijan, Georgia, South Azerbaijan, Moldova, Northern Cyprus, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, and the USA.

Additionally, GAU has an International Campuses Office aimed at promoting, supporting, and enhancing the educational and cultural experiences of all Girne American University students by facilitating their studies and travel abroad.

Students can choose to study at one of the universities with which GAU has agreements. Moreover, students have the opportunity to study at the university's international campuses in the UK, the USA, Turkey, and Moldova.

Tuition Fees at Girne American University

Tuition fees vary depending on the faculty. Here are examples of annual tuition fees for different programs at Girne American University:

• Faculty of Pharmacy — € 10,500
• Faculty of Business and Economics — € 6,641
• Faculty of Politics — € 6,641
• Faculty of Law — € 7,193
• Faculty of Communication — € 6,641
• Faculty of Engineering — € 6,878
• Faculty of Education — € 6,641
• Faculty of Humanities — € 6,641
• Faculty of Architecture, Design, and Fine Arts — € 6,878
• Faculty of Sports — € 6,090
• Faculty of Tourism — € 6,641
• Faculty of Medicine — € 12,732
• School of Performing Arts — € 7,718
• Aviation School — from € 6,090 to € 16,200

Contacts of Girne American University

• English version of the website: gau.edu.tr/en
• E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
• Phone: +908506502000
• The International Study Office is located in the Rectorate Building, phone: +903926502000, extensions 1347 — 1195.

Frequently Asked Questions about Studying at GAU

Does the university have on-campus accommodation?

The university campus has four dormitories connected by bus services to the university and city center. Moreover, GAU is a leader in sports and social activities in Cyprus.

Is distance learning available at the university?

Yes, Girne American University offers distance learning for several disciplines. You can find the list on this page.

Where can I find the university's academic calendar?

You can check the days of study and holidays on the dedicated page of the Girne American University website.

In the largest Telegram forum of Northern Cyprus, there is a chat called “Students” where you can ask questions to current students of Girne American University and learn a lot of useful information.