University of Mediterranean Karpasia

About the University

Mediterranean Karpas University (UMK) traces its history back to 2012, when after three years of training in cooperation with the University of the Turkish Aviation Association, it hospitably opened its doors and received its first students.

The university is located in the capital of Northern Cyprus, Nicosia, and is located just a few minutes walk from its center.

The university's educational programs are recognized by the Higher Education Council of Turkey (YOK). This fact, together with the UMK accreditation by the Turkish Ministry of Education (YÖDAK), indicates the possibility of voluntary transfer of a student, if necessary, to study at universities in other countries.

The university prides itself on a highly professional teaching staff and values ​​its reputation as a multicultural, friendly community of students living in Cyprus or coming to study from different parts of the world.

In addition to educational activities, the university has conducted research work at a high-quality level.

Thanks to close cooperation with numerous companies, the university actively assists in the employment of its graduates.

International relations and cooperation

The University cooperates on mutually beneficial terms with various institutions and educational institutions, such as:

1. State University of San Diego (USA)
2. School of Business and Hotel Management at the Swiss Higher University (BHMS);
3. College of Tourism and Hospitality Management (COTHM);
4. International Professional Education Association of the USA (IVETA)
5. European Council for Business Education (ECBE)
6. Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (CHRIE)
7. International Society of Ecotourism (TIES)
8. Promoting Collaboration in Workers' Integrated Education (WACE)
9. Association for the Development of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
10. European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD)
11. American Association for the Accreditation of Higher Education (AAHEA)

In September 2014, at the level of rectors, an agreement was concluded on the establishment and development of effective and mutually beneficial cooperation in educational, scientific and practical activities between the Moscow State Technical University of Civil Aviation (Russia, Moscow) and the Mediterranean Karpas University (Northern Cyprus).

Main goals and objectives

Mediterranean Karpas University in its work with students prioritizes such goals and objectives, as:

• To combine student-centered pedagogy with advanced information technology teaching methods;
• To see graduates as public leaders with the best civic qualities, fully prepared to take responsibility for the fate of their country and the world as a whole;
• To educate real masters of their craft, who are not inferior in professionalism to graduates of other universities.

Conditions of education

The main difference between the university and other universities is its focus on teaching students while completing practical training at their workplaces. This circumstance allows students to feel one step ahead of their peers, instantly putting university theoretical knowledge into practice in their industry.

The university offers instruction in English in four faculties, two colleges, seven undergraduate programs, five graduate programs, and nine postgraduate programs.

The university has the possibility of teaching working students in the evening.

Faculties and programs

Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality

• Hospitality (YOK & YÖDAK)
• Tourism Management and Excursion Business (YOK & YÖDAK)

Faculty of Air Transportation

• Civil Aviation Management (YOK & YÖDAK)
• Piloting of aircraft (YÖDAK)

Faculty of Law

• Jurisprudence (teaching in Turkish) (YÖDAK)

Business Administration Faculty

• • Business management (YOK & YÖDAK)
  • Human Resources Management (YÖDAK)
  • International Transport Management (YÖDAK)
  • Political Science and International Relations (YÖDAK)

The terms of training, depending on the programs, are:

• • bachelor's degree - 4 years;
  • Master's degree - 2 years;
  • Accelerated bachelor's degree - 1-2 years (depending on the previously completed study program).

Tuition payment and Scholarships

Annual tuition fees are $ 3,300 for undergraduate programs and $ 4,290 for graduate programs. All international students receive a 40% discount for the 2015-2016 academic years.

If you have a brother or sister who is already studying at the university in any of the educational programs, you are given a 10% discount.

You can also receive a discount on academic excellence and excellence.

Students may be awarded sports scholarships for achievements in national sports.