Transfer Applications Begin at Near East University, Ranked Among the Top 500 Universities in the World
Date Added: 08 January 2026, 11:37
Last Updated Date:09 January 2026, 08:58

Applications for transfers to Near East University, which is among the top 500 universities in the world, have begun. The deadline for applications is February 15th.
Students currently studying at another higher education institution in the TRNC and wishing to transfer to one of the 21 faculties and 3 vocational schools within Near East University must complete their applications by February 15th.

Near East University faculties accepting transfer applications are; Atatürk Faculty of Education, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Nursing, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Faculty of Theology, Faculty of Communication, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Artificial Intelligence and Informatics, and Faculty of Agriculture, along with the School of Tourism and Hotel Management, the Vocational School of Justice, the Vocational School, and the Vocational School of Health Services.

The deadline for applications is February 15th!
Students wishing to transfer to Near East University must apply by February 15th. Detailed information about transfer application requirements and special scholarship opportunities can be obtained from the email address [email protected] or by calling 0548 843 05 35 or +90 392 223 64 64 (extension 5215).

Near East University is among the top 500 universities in the world!
Near East University, ranked among the top 500 universities in the world by Times Higher Education, a London-based international higher education ranking organization, stands out by ranking 13th in the world in the field of “Quality Education” and 15th in the field of “Sustainable Cities and Communities”. Rising to 110th place in the “Interdisciplinary Science Ranking,” which evaluates universities from 92 countries, Near East University also demonstrates its strong position in interdisciplinary studies.

Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ: “We provide our students with a strong academic identity that is valid at the international level.”
Near East University Rector Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ, evaluating the university’s educational philosophy, said, “At Near East University, we provide our students not only with a diploma but also with a strong academic identity. With our educational approach that centers scientific production and the student, we prioritize raising our students to be individuals who produce knowledge, not just access it.” Highlighting the university’s achievements in international rankings, Prof. Dr. Şanlıdağ added, “Our ranking among the top 500 universities in the world is a natural result of our research performance, publication power, and interdisciplinary education model. This success demonstrates that Near East University has become a globally trusted academic center.”

Prof. Dr. Şanlıdağ also emphasized that the lateral transfer process offers students a new academic perspective. Şanlıdağ stated, “With the contemporary educational opportunities we offer in our 21 faculties and 3 vocational schools, our strong academic staff, and our multicultural campus structure, we provide a significant opportunity for students who want to reshape their academic goals. I invite all students who want to take their educational journey to the next level to join the dynamic and productive academic environment of Near East University.”