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Having a solid background and 36 years of experience in Maritime Studies, University of Kyrenia being the first university of Cyprus spe-cializing on Maritime and Aviation Studies is a rapidly developing higher education institution from both academic and training perspectives and in accordance with the rules and regulati-ons of national and international Maritime and Aviation institutions and foundations.

With 4 Faculties, 15 Departments, 1 Graduate School, 1 Vocational School and 1 Academy University of Kyrenia is providing a diverse educational opportunities for students who are willing and are capable to conquer the elements of the sea and air.

Why The University Of Kyrenia?

Cooperations And ProtocolsThe institutions and organizations with which cooperation protocols signed.• Yavrukuş Aviation Training Institution (TRNC Air Sports Federation)• Ondokuz Mayıs University• Faculty of Aviation and Space Sciences of Ondokuz Mayıs University• Azerbaijan State Marine Academy• Istanbul Technical University• Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics of İstanbul Technical University• Giresun University• Ministry of Education and Vocational Training

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• Nationally and internationally recognized and accredited programs

• High quality education and training

• Highly qualified and experienced academic staff

• Latest and most advanced equipment to conduct the education process

• Training opportunities and practice in Maritime Studies through: Research and Training Ship, Fire Training Center, Training Platform for Leaving the Ship in emergency situations, Engine Simula-tion Centers

• Training opportunities and practice in Aviation Studies through: Training Aircraft Cessna 172 Skyhawk

• Various Scholarship Opportunities and Economic Packages

• Hospitable and Secure Environment

• Diverse Campus Life

• English Language as medium of instruction

• The university is situated on the first coastal line of the port city of Kyrenia

• Fully equipped educational facilities

• Fully equipped simulation facilities

• The first and only TEAL Research and Training Ship in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

• Internationally valid and recognized Maritime Certificates

• Diplomas and certificates, such as PPL (Private Pilot License), CPL (Commercial Pilot License) and ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License) provi-ded by AFA and recognized by General Directo-rate for Civil Aviation of Republic of Turkey and JAR FCL

• A fleet containing single and double engine aircrafts

• The Grand Library, being the biggest library of TRNC is providing the 7/24 access to more than a million of printed materials and 150 million electronic sources, maintains the direct connecti-ons with international academic sources centres throughout the world.

• IBM Super Computer, being one of the most powerful computer in the world, is available and providing its services for the benefit of the world science

• Health and Wellness Centre

• Fire Training Centre

• Machinery Shop

• The opportunity to benefit from all the facilities of the sister university

• The University of Kyrenia has been accredited and is the member of following organizations and institutions

• Memberships

a. European Universities Association (EUA)

b. International Association of Universities under the body of UNESCO (IAU),

c. International Society on Engineering Peda-gogy (IGIP)

d. Federation of Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW)

• Accreditations

a. Council of Higher Education of Republic of Turkey (YÖK)

b. Higher Education Planning, Evaluation, Accreditation and Coordination Council (YÖDAK)

c. Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications of Republic of Turkey, General Directorate of Maritime and Inland Waters Regulations

Alongside the high standard of academic education, University of Kyrenia offers the following opprtunities and facilities:

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• Basic STCW Certificates• Personal Safety And Social

Responsibility Training Certificate

• Elementary First Aid Training Certificate

• Fire Prevention And Fire Fighting Training Certificate

• Personal Survival Techniques Training Certificate

• Proficiency In Survival Craft Certificate

• Radar Observation And Plotting training Certificate

• Electronic Navigation system Operation System Certificate

• The Operational Use Of Automatic Radar Plotting Aids Training Certificate

• Familiarization of Petrol Tankers Training Certificate

• Advanced Cargo Handling training Certificate

• Training in Advanced Fire- Fighting Certificate

• Rescue Boat Training Certificate

• Training of Seafarers on Passenger ships Certificate

• Global Maritime Distress and Safety System

• General Operator’s Course Certificate (GMDSS)

• Medical Care Aboard Ships Training Certificate

• First Aid Training Certificate

• Familiarization of Chemical Tankers Training Certificate

• Advance Cargo Handling on Chemical Tankers Training Certificate

• Electronic Chart Display and Informatıon Systems

• (ECDIS) General Operator’s Training Course Certificate

Certificates

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PackageAn economic package, which includes annual tuition fee, standard dormitory quadruple room accommodation and 3-course meal is available for 4,800 Euro per year (including; electricity, water, heating and cleaning) for all international students in all disciplines except Pilotage and Aeronautical Engineering.

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Faculty of Maritime Studies:• Marine Engineering

• Marine Transportation and Management Engineering (Deck)

• Maritime Operations and Management

• Maritime Transportation and Logistics

• Marine Biology, Ecology and Oceanography

• Fisheries Technology

Faculty of Aviation and Space Sciences:• Civil Air Operations

• Civil Air Logistics

University of Kyrenia offers

• Special scholarships for Siblings

• Special scholarships for Athletes

• 50% Scholarship on tuition fee for all international students for the following Faculties and Departments:

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Campus Facılities and Social Life• Student Organisations• Swimming Pool• Health and Wellness Centre• Museum of Classical and Sport Cars• Maritime Museum• Traditional Spring Festival• Various Restaurants, Cafes, Market• Indoor and Outdoor Olympic Sport Facilities • Bookstore• The Grand Library• 7/24 Security Control• Dormitories organized according to different

needs and preferences • Park Palace Hotel• Dorana Tourism• Concerts, conferences, discussions, exhibitions• Modern and most developed hospital in the

Eastern Mediterranean Region• Animal Hospital• Country-wide Touristic Familiarization Tours

organized each term • Non-stop “University-City-University” shuttle

services available each hour from 6.00 AM till 11.00 PM

• Welcoming and Airport pick-up services for freshman students

• Near East Radio• Near East TV• Near East Bank• Near East University Mosque

Social and Cultural Clubs • Folk Dances• Dance Club• UK Theatre Club• UK Photography Club• UK Cinema Club• Sailling club• Aviation club• Trampet and drams club

Restaurants and CuisineUniversity of Kyrenia cafeterias and restaurants are providing a variety of international and local (Turkish and Turkish Cypriot) cuisine in accordance with the dietetics standards and religious canons. Several alimentation facilities are opened 24 hours.

TransportationShuttle services are available every hour every day from early morning till late night. Transpor-tation is also provide for all out-of-campus acti-vities, both social and academic. Airport pick-up services are provide upon request for freshman students and instructors coming from overseas.

Dormitories• Sixteen dormitories: 6 male, 8 female and 2 combined

providing single, double, triple and quadruple room accommodation facilities.

• “Economic”, “Standard”, “Luxury” type dormitories, “Residence” and “1+1”, “2+1” Super Luxury Apartments Accommodation Options.

• Accommodation prices starting from 650 EUR.

There are some Special Meal Package Offers available for international students.Package Type Semester Fee Annual Fee

Single Course Meal (lunch or dinner) 625 EUR 1, 000 EUR

3 Course Meal 1, 550 EUR 2, 500 EUR

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SimulatorsHydraulics Pneumatic LaboratoryIn this lab students of Marine Engineering develop knowledge and skills on mechanical thermic systems, power distribution of marine engines and automatic controls of electrical systems.

ARPA-Radar SimulatorIn this lab students study on all sort navi-gation conditions by using the ARPA-Radar Simulator (Automatic Radar Plotting Aids) system in accordance with the STCW and IMO regulations. Also, ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display Unit) was integrated and syn-chronized to trainings of ARPA-Radar.

GMDSS SimulatorGMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) refers to Global Communication System on Maritime Dangers and Safety. Students are given training on maritime communication systems in accordance with the requirements of STCW and IMO model courses.

Engine SimulatorIn this lab it is aimed to train students on pos-sible mechanical and electrical problems that may be encountered in Marine Engineering.

Tanker SimulatorIn this lab it is aimed to train students on international safety regulations regarding tanker operations, international regulations on preventing sea pollution, ballast operations, tank cleaning facilities, gas free and shipload calculations under simulation conditions.

Lifeboat Training PlatformIn this lab it is aimed to provide mariners with practical training on ship evacuation, surviving in sea, rescue operations in sea, and first aid operations in accordance with STCW Convention.

Research and Training Ship M/Y TEALM/Y TEAL “Research and Training Ship”; an indispensable factor of Faculty of Mari-time Studies has been brought in 1994 for the framework of establishing the Faculty of Maritime Studies of the sister Near East Uni-versity which is the only university possessing a Research and Training Ship in the island of Cyprus. Our Research and Training Ship is equipped accordingly for every water sport. Therefore, UOK and researchers from sister universities serve for all kinds of oceanog-raphically, meteorological and hydrological researches besides local and foreign underwa-ter archaeology researchers who are experts in their own fields. M/Y TEAL giving place for researches like environmental and marine pol-lution, continental shelf, bathymetric studies and freshwater bodies running through the sea also possess the qualifications keeping up with the developing technology.

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Life In Cyprus Have a dream about an island with glamour of fore-seen civilizations and cultures throughout centuries. Have a dream about an island with a rich legacy of an affluent archaeology, history and culture. The good news is there is no need to dream about such an island since you will spend your time for education within that island.

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) is a state of the northern part of the island of Cyprus which is in the eastern Mediterranean with a population of about 294.906 (2011). State has five cities with their unique beauty and glamour; Nicosia (the capital city of TRNC), Famagusta, Kyrenia, Morphou and Lefka with their must-seens as; St. Sophia Cathedral (Selimiye Mosque), the Abbey of Peace, Karpasia and etc.

Our university offers several city tours for students in order to provide them a chance to discover the is-land which they will spend their time for education.

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School of Aviation Department of Paragliding: Persons who wish to obtain a paragliding certificate must be over 18 years of age. Course participants are given theoretical courses and ground training for a week period and then carry out 7 flights during two days. Those who complete this course successfully are entitled to obtain a paragliding certificate.

Department of Motor Hang-Glider: The participants of this course must be over 18 years of age. The participants are required to attend a 50 hours theoretical ground course and 25 hours flight training courses.

Department of Model Aircraft: The participants of this course must be 11 years of age or above. The participants firstly attend to the Beginners Course, which is on the basics of model aircraft course, and undertake a worsk-shop which is about 15 hours in total during 5 days, and upon copletion of this course, gain the right to be conferred upon a “beginners certifica-te”. Those who complete the course successfully may wish to make more progress on this training and can attend to courses of counselling and teaching, and in the following years can further attend to radio courses and gain the skills and experience of flying with gliders.

Department of Aircraft: Students who attend the courses of Department of Aircraft can attend to flight programmes such as PPL, CPL and ATPL and upon successfully completion of both theoretical and 415 flight hours practical parts, can obtain flight certificates.

School of Sailing and Water Sports Aim: Training youth who do like water sports and dedicated to protect sea life.

Trainings

Optimist sailing courses: Participants must be between 6-12 years of age. These courses are arranged throughout summer and spring terms, out of school times.

Laser class sailing courses: Participants must be at least 13 years old and over. These courses are given to those who do not have any sailing experience and are organized at any time of the year depending on the demands. After the trainees gain a certain level of experience, the courses are carried out in groups.

Amateur Boat Operator Course: This course offers amateur boat operator licence and is based on both theoretical and practical trai-nings. The theoretical courses are given 5 days a week, in total 11 days, during evenings. This training is sufficient for taking the proficiency exam, however, those who wish to develop furt-her experience can take sailing and boat opera-tion courses. Trainings that are given in sea are carried out for 5 days and can be carried out any time depending on the weather conditions.

The school organizes sailing and jet ski races, and yacht rally at national and international level within the scope of its aims and objectives.

Facilities

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The Health Reports needed before arrival to university.Q: Is Health Certificate needed for the admission to the Faculty of Maritime Studies?

• The “Seaman Health Convenience Report” is required for the ad-mission to the Faculty of Maritime Studies.

• In accordance with the health directive of the “Seaman Regulati-ons” of the Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communi-cation of Republic of Turkey, the “Eligible to be a Seaman” Health Report is compulsory for admission to the following programs: Ma-rine Transportation and Management Engineering (Deck), Marine Transportation Management, Marine Engineering Management, Marine Engineering.

• Near East University Hospital (TRNC) is authorised by the Gene-ral Directorate of Health for Borders and Coasts of the Ministry of Health (Republic of Turkey) to provide “Eligible to be a Sea-man” Health Report.

Q: Is Health Certificate needed for the admission to the Department of Pilotage?

• The “ CLASS-1” Health Report is required for the admission to the Faculty of Aviation and Space Sciences, Department of Pilota-ge.

• The aforementioned certificates are compulsory for the admission to the Faculties of University of Kyrenia. They must be obtained at hospitals accredited by the related organizations and institutions. More detailed information can be found below:

• List of Hospitals, accredited by the General Directorate of Civil Aviation of Republic of Turkey, is given on the following link:http://web. shgm.gov.tr/documents/sivilhavacilik/files/pdf/havacilik_isletmeleri/sag-lik_kuruluslari.pdf

The General Health Check-up Report

Important: Student Information

The general health check-up report must be ob-tained and provided to the University of Kyrenia Admission Office during the admission process before arrival to the island. The general health check-up report can be obtained at any hospital

of student’s country of origin. The Admission Of-fice will evaluate the candidate student’s health sufficiency for the relative department and will make the decision over admission accordingly.

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How to Apply

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Admission Requirements for Foreign StudentsRequirements for International Students at University of Kyrenia are as follows:• Any of the following certificates or diplomas are accepted.• General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) Exam results• International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Exam results• International Baccalaureate Exam results• American College Testing (ACT) Exam results• Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Exam results• Tawjihi Exam results ( for Jordanian and Palestinian students)• Baccalaureate Exam results ( for Lebanese, Iraqi and Syrian students)• Diploma Debirestan” Exam results (for Iranian students)• Higher Secondary Certificate Exam results ( for Pakistani, Indian and Bangladesh students)• WAEC/NECO/NABTEB Exam results (for West African students)• GAOKAO Exam results (for Chinese students)• High School Diploma (for all other Overseas students) Admission• KCSE Examination Results (for Kenyan Students)• UACE Examination Results (for Ugandan students)• Certificate of Success (Attestation de Reusitte) (for students from D.R. of Congo)• ACSEE Examination Result (for Tanzanian students)

• AGCSE (A2) Examination Result (for Rwandan students)One or more of the aforementioned documents are required to make an application to

University of Kyrenia depending on the country of origin.

Documents Required for Admission:• Application form• Original Copy of the Diploma• The photocopy of the ID card or International Passport• Reference Letter from the School you last attended• For the transfer studnets copy of academic transcript and course description• Copy of English Language qualification, if taken• 2 passport sized photographs (to be on application form)• The General Health Check-up Report (necessary for admission, can be obtained at any hospital

and must be provided before arrival together with application)• Specific Health Reports (from one of the accredited hospitals and/or health institutions, neces-

sary for registration)• Contact Information For further information, please contact info@kyrenia.edu.tr

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Department Tuition Fee50%

ScholarshipDuration of

Program (years)

Package (Food + Accommodation + Tuition) Fee

Maritime Studies

Marine Transportation and Management Engineering (Deck

5600 € 2800 € 4 4800 €

Marine Engineering 5600 € 2800 € 4 4800 €

Maritime Operations and Management

Maritime Operations and Management

5600 € 2800 € 4 4800 €

Maritime Transportation and Logistics

5600 € 2800 € 4 4800 €

Marine Sciences

Marine Biology, Ecoloy and Oceanography

5600 € 2800 € 4 4800 €

Fisheries Technology Engineering 5600 € 2800 € 4 4800 €

Aviation and Space Sciences

Civil Air Transport Operations 5600 € 2800 € 4 4800 €

Civil Air Transport Logistics 5600 € 2800 € 4 4800 €

Pilotage (Flight expenses 27000€) 9000 € - 4 -Aeronautical Engineering 7000 € 3500 € 4 -Maritime Academy (Language of instruction is Turkish)

Marine Engineering 5600 € 2800 € 4 4800 €

Marine Transportation and Management Engineering (Deck)

5600 € 2800 € 4 4800 €

Graduate School of Applied Sciences

Marine Transportation and Management Engineering (Deck)

700 €(per course)

350 €(per course)

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Vocational School of Maritime Studies

Marine Transportation and Management (Deck)

5600 € 2800 € 2 4800 €

Marine and Port Management 5600 € 2800 € 2 4800 €

Marine Engineering 5600 € 2800 € 2 4800 €Tuition fees are paid in Euro and remain constant until graduation

Faculties and Departments with Fee Structures and Scholarships

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