Middle East Technical University of Northern Cyprus

Let’s look at one of the leading specialized universities of Northern Cyprus, which trains technical specialists in various fields.

Two points should be clarified. First, it is the Middle East Technical University, but it is traditionally referred to as "Middle Eastern" in the regional context. Second, this is not an independent university, but a branch of the university in Ankara.

• Middle East Technical University
• METU Campus in Northern Cyprus
• Programs and Faculties
• University Campus
• Frequently Asked Questions

Middle East Technical University

The main university is located in Ankara and is the leading state technical university of Turkey. It consists of 5 faculties, as many graduate programs, and 42 undergraduate departments. Over 20,000 students are enrolled at the university.

The university specializes in research and education in the fields of engineering, natural, and social sciences. METU has more than 120,000 alumni worldwide. The official language of instruction at METU is English.

The British organization Times Higher Education compiled the world university reputation ranking for 2025. In this ranking, which determines the most prestigious universities based on the votes of prominent scholars worldwide, METU was the only Turkish university to be included, ranking in the 201-300 group.

METU Campus in Northern Cyprus

The high standards of education extend to the METU branch in Northern Cyprus, which enjoys full academic and administrative support from METU in Ankara. All METU NCC programs are approved by the METU Senate and meet the quality standards of the main campus in Ankara. The academic staff at METU NCC meets the same criteria set by the Senate and the Administrative Council of the main METU.

The university campus in Güzelyurt was established as a result of an invitation extended to the Middle East Technical University in 2000 by the governments of the Turkish Republic and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. This large-scale higher education project is funded by the Turkish Republic and serves both Turkish and international students.

Programs and Faculties

METU NCC offers internationally accredited programs, including ABET, in engineering and social sciences. The language of instruction is English.

Currently, the university offers 14 undergraduate programs in three faculties, four graduate programs, and 12 minor programs. In addition to these faculties, the School of Foreign Languages has a basic English language department.

Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences

• Business Administration
• International Joint Bachelor's Program in Business Administration with the State University of New York at New Paltz
• Economics
• Political Science and International Relations

Faculty of Education and Humanities

• Career Counseling and Psychological Counseling
• English Language
• Psychology

Faculty of Engineering

• Aerospace Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Software Engineering

Secondary Academic Programs at METU

• Digital Electronics
• Data Science
• Information Systems
• Mechatronics
• Engineering Management
• Renewable Energy Sources
• Water Resources
• Economics
• Business Administration
• Corporate Finance
• Political Science and International Relations
• Psychology
• Research Groups in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry

Master's Programs at METU

• Sustainable Environment and Energy Systems
• Electrical Engineering and Electronics
• Computer Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

University Campus

The METU campus in Northern Cyprus is located on a 339-hectare area, about 50 km west of Nicosia and 6 km north of Güzelyurt. The location is shown on the map below the text.

Today, the METU NCC campus includes a cultural and conference center, administrative, library, and IT center, a cafeteria, shopping mall, student association rooms, dormitories, staff housing, a fitness and wellness club, a post office, a bookstore, a health and counseling center, a sports complex, and an outdoor pool.

Frequently Asked Questions about Middle East Technical University

Is the university accessible for people with disabilities?

The campus is accessible to students with physical disabilities. The classrooms also have ramps and other necessary facilities.

Is there a medical center at the university?

Yes, the Health Center includes a consultant and two nurses. The center provides primary and emergency medical care to the university community, as well as disease prevention services and counseling.

What is the tuition fee at METU NCC?

For the 2024-2025 academic year, the tuition fee is 9450 USD and is not dependent on the faculty. Discounts are available for certain categories. For more details, visit the university's website.

How to apply to the university?

You can explore the programs, take a career orientation test, and fill out an application on the special page for applicants.

The largest Telegram forum of Northern Cyprus has a chat "Students" — where you can ask questions to students already studying at METU and get a lot of useful information.