Ranked as the 43rd most influential university in the world by Times Higher Education, Near East University prepares students for life with 85 different student clubs.
Not only a high-quality education but also a rich social life and opportunities for personal development play a significant role in university life. In addition to its eligible academic staff and modern technological infrastructure, Near East University also offers its students a rich social life with 85 different student clubs that enliven campus life.

Offering opportunities for development and socialization based on their interests, these clubs contribute to students’ personal and professional development while also making campus life more dynamic and enjoyable. Open to students from all faculties and departments, these clubs bring together individuals from diverse disciplines, creating an environment of interdisciplinary interaction and collaboration. This allows students to gain experience and develop in diverse areas, not only within their own fields but also across the globe.

Clubs operating in a wide range of fields from art, culture, and media to science, technology, and engineering, health and professional development, education, psychology, to social sciences, offer students opportunities to develop themselves according to their interests. These clubs, which range from business and entrepreneurship to sports and nature activities, from international cultural solidarity to social responsibility projects, also help students showcase their individual talents and develop team spirit.

Current and career-focused opportunities in technology and entrepreneurship…
Among the new clubs launched in the 2024-2025 academic year are the Artificial Intelligence Club, Entrepreneurship and Start-up Club, Electrical and Electronic Technology Club, Mathematics Club, Preschool Teaching Club, Wildlife and Exotic Animals Club, and Technology and Medical Innovations Club. These clubs aim to foster students’ active and stronger connections with technology, innovation, and scientific research in line with the needs of the times.

The Artificial Intelligence Club, one of Near East University’s leading clubs in technology and innovation, has quickly attracted attention with its operations. The club, which became active in 2024, brings together students interested in software development, artificial intelligence algorithms, robotics, data science, and machine learning.

The highly popular Artificial Intelligence Club has two distinct working groups. The social group brings members together with film screenings themed around artificial intelligence and technology, while the academic group aims to organize bootcamps focused on coding, data science, and software. Through competitions and hackathons, students have the opportunity to put their learning into practice and gain teamwork experience.

Dreams Come True…
The Entrepreneurship and Start-up Club aims to guide young people on their path to realizing their dreams of creating their own business ideas. The club provides creative thinking-encouraging events, mentorship programs, and opportunities to meet with experienced entrepreneurs, helping students enter the business world with solid steps. Especially in today’s world, where digitalization and innovative ideas are at the forefront, this club provides young people with significant opportunities in areas such as business development, marketing, financial planning, and investment processes.

Prof. Dr. Dudu Yavuz Özkum: “Our students not only socialize through club activities but also develop their leadership, teamwork, and organizational skills.”
Emphasizing that university years are productive times not only for academic but also for personal development, Near East University Dean of Students Prof. Dr. Dudu Yavuz Özkum said, “At Near East University, we not only provide our students with a strong academic education, but also support them with social, cultural, and professional development opportunities that prepare them for life.” Prof. Dr. Özkum also said “Our 85 different student clubs help young people discover themselves based on their interests, develop as well-rounded individuals, and contribute to their participation in society as more well-rounded individuals. Students participating in our clubs not only socialize but also develop their leadership, teamwork, and organizational skills. In this way, university life goes beyond being a learning process and becomes a school of life for our students.”