University Overview
Founded in 1988, Yakin Dogu Üniversitesi (Near East University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Lefkosía (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Northern Cyprus. Officially recognized by the Yüksekögretim Planlama, Denetleme, Akreditasyon ve Koordinasyon Kurulu (Higher Education Planning, Evaluation, Accreditation and Coordination Council of North Cyprus), Yakin Dogu Üniversitesi (NEU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Cypriot higher education institution. Yakin Dogu Üniversitesi (NEU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 37-year-old Cypriot higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Cypriot higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NEU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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| Name | Yakin Dogu Üniversitesi |
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| Name (English) | Near East University |
| Name (Non Latin) | n.a. |
| Acronym | NEU |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Motto | Adada Kitali Gibi Yasamak As to the law on the island of Kitale |
| Colours | Claret red and white |
| Mascot | Mouflon |
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| Address | Yakin Dogu Bulvari Lefkosía 99138 Northern Cyprus Cyprus |
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+90 (392) 680 2000 |
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+90 (392) 223 6461 |
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