Girne American University (GAU)

About Girne American university

It is the first private university in Cyprus, established in the central district of Girne in North Cyprus in the year 1985, and established by Mr. Serhat Akpinar with the aim of developing and raising educational standards through its innovative and contemporary approach.

Confessions of Girne American university:

Girne American University is an official member of the International Association of Universities (IAU) of UNESCO, the Federation of Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW), the European Business Federation (EFMD), the Association for Business Education and Programs in the United States of America (ACBSP), the leading hospitality schools in Europe (Eurhodip), the European Association of Schools (ECIS), and the International Association of Schools (CIS), the Council of Europe Business Association (ECBE), the European Association for Architectural Education (EAAE), and the International Association of Vocational Schools and Education (IVETA).

• The University’s Business School is accredited by the International Association for Business Education in the USA (IACBE) and the European Business Association Council (ECBE).
• Our engineering programs are accredited by ASIIN, the European Union’s leading supervisory and accreditation body for science and engineering.
• The University’s Preparatory Year English Language Center is accredited by EAQUALS, the most prestigious language accreditation institution in Europe.
• Programs at GAU are recognized by the Ministries of Education in Western Europe and the United States of America, as well as Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Thailand, Iran, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Palestine, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and many other countries.
• Listed among the top 100 universities that offer high levels of academic achievement at the postgraduate level. 

Research work at the American University of Girne:

Girne University includes 9 research centers and 22 scientific research laboratories that provide research that is being implemented in the fields of applied science, engineering and technology.

Academic programs at the American University of Girne

• Faculty of Pharmacy
• Faculty of medicine
• College of Economics and Business Administration
• Faculty of Political Science
• College of Law
• College of Health Sciences
• Faculties of Engineering
• Faculty of Education
• College of Architecture, Design and Fine Arts

Advantages of joining the university:

The university has a distinguished number, which is demonstrated by achieving the highest rate of academics holding a doctoral degree according to the number of students. It also has a staff of academic experts in the fields of business administration, economics, law, architecture, communications, human sciences, education, health and aviation. The university has tried to take advantage of the latest developments in technology and teaching methods, during its historical development for nearly 30 years. It also adopts the Turkish and English languages ​​in education.

Entertainment and student life:

University residences provide the highest levels of comfort and luxury for students, while providing them with all basic necessities.

University scholarships are offered to outstanding students.

Multiple social facilities provide students with various types of sports activities.

General requirements for admission to the university level:

– General secondary certificate or its equivalent.

– English language certificate (not necessary and can study for a year at the university)

-A copy of a valid passport.

– Grade transcript for bridging students (completion).

 Girne American University Scholarships:

 The University offers an unconditional 50% tuition fee scholarship, valid for the duration of study, for an applied degree programme.

Each academic year, successful GAU students are awarded additional tuition scholarships of 75% or 100% to further support their studies.