Cyprus International University

Cyprus International University (CIU) is an English-language private university in Northern Cyprus. It is located in the capital, North Nicosia and was established in 1997.
History
Cyprus International University was established in 1997, as a result of rising interest in higher educational institutions and instruction in English, and in recognition of the increased need for universities which conduct education in foreign languages in Cyprus and other countries in the region.
Campus
Cyprus International University is in North Nicosia, the capital of Northern Cyprus; the university is situated 5 km from the city centre, 14 km from the Ercan State Airport, 50 km from the town of Famagusta, and 30 km from the coastal town of Kyrenia.
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Organization
Faculties
Faculty of Medicine
Medicine
Faculty of Dentistry
Dentistry
Faculty of Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Faculty of Education
Computer and Instructional Technology Teacher Education
English Language Teaching
The Pre-School Teacher Education
and Psychological Counselling
Arts Education and Crafts Teaching
Classroom Teaching
Turkish Language Teaching
Mentally Handicapped Teaching
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Psychology
Turkish Language and Literature
Faculty of Fine Arts
Industrial Product Design
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Architecture
Faculty of Law
Law
Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
European Union Relations
Business Administration
Social Work
International Relations
Faculty of Communication
Journalism
Visual Communication Design
Radio and Television
Advertising and Public Relations
Faculty of Engineering
Computer Engineering.
Informations System Engineering
Bioengineering
Environmental Engineering
Electric and Electronics Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Engineering Management
Energy Systems Engineering
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Health Sciences
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Nutrition and Dietetics
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technologies
Biosystems Engineering
Plant Production and Technologies
Institutes
Master Programs
PhD Programs
Schools
The School of Justice
Vocational School
Vocational School of Health Services
Tourism and Hotel Management
School of Applied Sciences
School of Foreign Languages
Academic profile
Research
Cyprus International University is home to the following research centers:
Center of Environmental Research
Center of Cyprus Studies
Center for Social and Strategic Policy Research (CIU CSSPR)
CIU Center for Underwater Archeology and Imaging
Center for Cultural Heritage Research
Biotechnology Research Center
Communication Technologies Research Center
The Cyprus Bee and Bee Products Research Center
The Center for Applied Research in Business Economics and Technology
Cyprus and Mediterranean Studies Center
Women And Gender Studies Research Center
Women And Gender Studies Research Center
Continuing Education Center
The Continuing Education Center in CIU, is the unit that maintains the arrangement, coordination and execution of education programs which are prepared to be served to society.
Library
The CIU Library provides opportunities for students, academic, and administrative staff to benefit from library services by joining for free. There is a huge collection which consists of books, e-books, journals, magazines, CDs, video tapes, floppy disks, and academic internet sources in the library.
CIU FM 107.2
CIU FM gives the opportunity to the Communication Faculty students to practice; especially in radio programming, broadcasting and radio station management. CIU FM, which provides communication and knowledge exchange between university directory and students, is not only a station that broadcasts music but it also provides cultural knowledge flow to the listeners, and an enjoyable gathering point where social benefits and education are considered. CIU FM aims to be the pioneer station, according to the listening statistics, in the Northern Cyprus.
Affiliations
Cyprus International University is a full member of institutions and organizations such as;
North Cyprus Higher Education Planning, Evaluation, Accreditation and Coordination Council (YÖDAK)
Turkish Republic Council of Higher Education (YÖK)
International Association of Universities (IAU)
European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR)
European Association for International Education (EAIE)
Association of International Educators (NAFSA)
World Association of Universities and Colleges (WAUC)
Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW)
European Council for Business Education (ECBE)
Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Educational (CHRIE)
International Society for Engineering Education (IGIP)
National Recognation Information Centre for The United Kingdom (UK NARIC)
Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Engineering Programs (MÜDEK)
Student life
CIU's student body represents over 64 different countries, and there are a number of student clubs catering to the interests of students outside of pure academy.
CIU Arena
CIU Arena which is the first integrated sport complex and also the largest sporting facility in TRNC consists of 7500 m2 indoor and 15.000 m2 outdoor area. The complex which has the capacity of 1710 spectators, consists of a professional and inclusive fitness room, indoor sport hall (1540 capacity), indoor swimming pool (semi- Olympic, 170 capacity), table-tennis, aerobic gall, wall bars, shooting circle, squash, club rooms, cafe, health centre, changing rooms, offices, classrooms etc.
References
External links
Cyprus International University website
English as a global language
Universities in Northern Cyprus
Universities and colleges in Cyprus
Education in Nicosia
1997 establishments in Northern Cyprus