Cyprus Certificate Accreditations

Diplomas issued by universities in Turkish Northern Cyprus have different accreditation depending on the type of university, its programs and the entity where the diploma will be used. Here are some details regarding diploma accreditation:

1. Local Accreditation (Northern Cyprus and Turkey)

Most universities in Northern Cyprus are accredited by the Turkish Higher Education Council (YÖK).

• This accreditation makes the certificates recognized in Türkiye and Northern Cyprus.

2. International accreditation

Universities in Northern Cyprus rely on building international partnerships, and some of their programmes are internationally accredited.

• It is important to check that programs are accredited by institutions such as ABET for engineering or AMBA/AACSB for business administration.

3. Recognition in Arab countries

Accreditation varies by Arab country.

• Some countries, such as Jordan, Palestine and Egypt, recognize a number of universities and their programs, but with conditions such as in-person education or the number of years of study.

• Gulf countries sometimes require certificate equivalency from their Ministry of Higher Education.

4. European accreditation

Some universities in Northern Cyprus are accredited or recognized in the European Union due to their academic partnerships or the accreditation of their programs by European bodies.

What to do?

Check the list of universities recognized in your country with the Ministry of Higher Education.

1. Inquire with the university about international and local accreditations for your program.

2. If you are aiming to work or study in a particular country, make sure the certificate is recognised there.