Are Cyprus universities recognized?

Here is a list of the most important universities in Northern Cyprus (Turkish Cyprus) that attract international students and have a good reputation in the region:

### 1. Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU)
- **Established in**: 1979
- **Main fields**: Medicine, Engineering, Business Administration, Social Sciences.
- **Recognition**: Internationally recognized, and has a good reputation in Arab countries and Europe.

### 2. Cyprus International University (CIU)
- **Established in**: 1997
- **Main fields**: Engineering, Medical Sciences, Arts, Business Administration.
- **Recognition**: Recognized in several Arab and African countries.

### 3. Near East University (NEU)
- **Established in**: 1988
- **Main fields**: Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering, Health Sciences.
- **Recognition**: Internationally recognized and has advanced teaching hospitals.

### 4. Girne American University (GAU)
- **Established in**: 1985
- **Main fields**: Business Administration, Science, Arts, Engineering.
- **Recognition**: Recognized and offers programs with universities in the United States and Europe.

### 5. University of Kyrenia (UoK)
- **Established in**: Newly as a branch of Near East University.
- **Main fields**: Aviation, Maritime Navigation, Business Administration.
- **Recognition**: Specializes in practical training in aviation and maritime navigation.

### 6. University of Mediterranean Karpasia (UMK)
- **Established in**: 2012
- **Main fields**: Business Administration, Hospitality, Tourism, Engineering.
- **Recognition**: Recognized and provides excellent applied education.

### 7. University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH)
- **Established in**: Relatively new
- **Main fields**: Psychology, Sociology, Social Work.
- **Recognition**: Focuses on humanities and social sciences.

### 8. Bahçeşehir Cyprus University (BAU Cyprus)
- **Established in**: Recently as part of the Bahçeşehir Network.
- **Main fields**: Business Administration, Engineering, Health Sciences.
- **Recognition**: Part of an international network recognized in several countries.

### 9. Ozay Cyprus University (OCU)
- **Established in**: Relatively new
- **Main fields**: Tourism, Hospitality, Business Administration.
- **Recognition**: Offers specialized professional programs and training collaborations.

These are the most prominent universities in North Cyprus that offer different study programs for local and international students, with varying degrees of recognition depending on the specialization and the target country.