Rankings, Accreditations, Equivalences, Memberships

Rankings

Times Higher Education World
University Rankings
THE World University Ranking 2026
1st in Northern Cyprus
THE World University Ranking 2026
3rd in Turkey (in Private Universities)
THE World University Ranking 2026
401-500
2026 THE World University Rankings / Computer Science
301–400
2026 THE World University Rankings / Physical Sciences
176–200
2026 THE World University Rankings / Engineering
251–300
2026 THE World University Rankings / Educational Studies
301–400
2026 THE World University Rankings / Social Sciences
401–500
2026 THE World University Rankings / Life Sciences
601–800
2026 THE World University Rankings / Clinical and Health
601–800
2026 THE World University Rankings / Business
301–400
THE World University Ranking 2026
601-800
2026 THE Sustainability Impact Ratings (Overall Ranking)
39th
2026 THE Quality Education
11th
2026 THE Partnership for the Goals
3rd
2026 THE Gender Equality
71st
2026 THE Good Health and Well-Being
32nd
2026 THE Sustainable Cities and Communities
8th

Times Higher Education

In the "2025 World University Rankings" prepared by Times Higher Education, an international higher education ranking organization based in London, we are among the top 200 in the world in the field of Physical Sciences, the top 250 in the world in the field of Computer Sciences, the top 300 in the world in the fields of Engineering and Education, the top 500 in the field of Social Sciences, and the top 800 in the field of Clinical and Health.

https://www.timeshighereducation.com

URAP - University Rankings According to
Academic Performance
2024-2025 METU URAP World University
Rankings 1st in Cyprus
2024-2025 METU URAP World University Rankings
2nd among Turkish Foundation Universities
2024-2025 METU URAP World University Rankings
10th in Turkey
2023-2024 URAP Academic Performance World Rankings
1016
2023-2024 METU URAP World University Rankings
Top 10 in Turkey
2023-2024 METU URAP World University Rankings
Top 2 among Turkish Foundation Universities

Near East University became the only university in Cyprus to be ranked in the top 1000 in the “2024-2025 World University Rankings” announced by METU URAP. Near East University, which is among the top 10 Turkish universities, was also shown as one of the “Best Two Turkish Foundation Universities” in Turkey.

Shanghai Ranking World University Rankings
2022 SR Shangai World Rankings / Electrical Electronics Engineering
301-400
Shanghai Ranking 2023 Global Ranking in Academic Titles - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
500
Shanghai Ranking 2023 Global Ranking in Academic Titles - Physics
400
Shanghai Ranking 2024 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - Mathematics
401-500
Shanghai Ranking 2024 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - Physics
301-400

Shanghai Ranking

https://www.shanghairanking.com/

US News

In the "Best Global Universities Rankings 2024-2025" published by US News & World Report, Near East University was ranked the best university in the TRNC and the 7th best university in Turkey overall. Near East University also ranked first in six categories, making it the university in the TRNC with the most rankings in most of the academic fields.

Near East University Rankings

Memberships

EUA – European University Association

https://eua.eu/

IAU – International Association of Universities

http://www.iau-aiu.net/

FUIW -Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World

https://icesco.org/en/

Accreditations
Faculty of Engineering

ASIIN – Accreditation Agency for Degree Programmes in Engineering,
Informatics, the Natural Sciences and Mathematics (ACCREDITATION COMPLETED)

  • Computer Engineering Department (completed)
  • Mechanical Engineering Department (completed)
  • Biomedical Engineering Department (completed)
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department (completed)

http://www.asiin-ev.de/pages/en/asiin-e.-v.php?lang=EN

FIBAA (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation)

  • Business Administration Department (completed)
  • Banking and Finance Department (completed)
  • Economics Department (completed)
  • International Relations Department (completed)

http://www.fibaa.org

Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences

ASIIN – Accreditation Agency for Degree Programmes in Engineering,
Informatics, the Natural Sciences and Mathematics (ACCREDITATION COMPLETED)

  • Computer Information Systems Department (completed)

https://www.asiin-ev.de/pages/en/asiin-e.-v.php?lang=EN

Faculty of Pharmacy

FIP – International Pharmaceutical Federation (MEMBERSHIP COMPLETED)

https://www.fip.org/

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

FEDEK – Fen, Edebiyat, Fen-Edebiyat, Dil ve Tarih Coğrafya Fakülteleri Öğretim Programları Değerlendirme ve Akreditasyon Derneği
https://www.fedek.org.tr/

  • Matematik (2019-2021)
  • İngiliz Dili Ve Edebiyatı (2019-2021)
  • Psikoloji (İngilizce)(2019-2021)
  • Tarih (2019-2021)
  • Türk Dili Ve Edebiyatı (2019-2021)

EDEXCEL – Educational Excellence (MEMBERSHIP COMPLETED)

Faculty of Dentistry

JCI – Joint Commission International (ACCREDITATION COMPLETED)

https://www.asiin-ev.de/pages/en/asiin-e.-v.php?lang=EN

English Preparatory School

EDEXCEL – Educational Excellence (MEMBERSHIP COMPLETED)

Faculty of Fine Arts and Design

ICOGRADA – International Council of Graphic Design Associations (MEMBERSHIP COMPLETED)

https://www.icograda.org

Faculty of Communication

EUPRERA – European Public Relations Education and Research Association (MEMBERSHIP COMPLETED)

https://www.euprera.com

ICA – International Communication Association (MEMBERSHIP COMPLETED)

https://www.icahdq.org

Ataturk Faculty of Education

EDEXEL – Educational Excellence (MEMBERSHIP COMPLETED)

https://www.edexcel.com/

Faculty of Architecture

Mimarlık Akreditasyon Kurulu (MIAK)

https://www.miak.org/

Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON)

https://arconigeria.org.ng/

Faculty of Tourism
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