Accreditations, Recognitions, Rankings, Memberships and Partnerships
Closely following the national standards and rules and paying special attention to quality in education, our University sees international accreditation and supervision as a foundation for development. Having international accreditations, recognition and memberships as part of its vision, our University has gained remarkable success at various academic and administrative units in this respect. The University is also involved in further accreditation and recognition projects.
Eastern Mediterranean University Senate Unanimously approved (decicision number 15/384-1); "The Agreement for the Recognition of Documents on Higher Education within the European Region" and the initiation of the relevant work for the application of the requirements of the agreement on the rules and regulations be approved by Eastern Mediterranean University.
Accreditations
A total of 55 Eastern Mediterranean University programs and EMU English Preparatory School have been accredited by 13 different international accrediting bodies. A further 5 programs have started the process of accreditation.
ABET
http://www.abet.org
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering (B.S.), Civil Engineering (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering (B.S.), Computer Engineering (B.S.), Industrial Engineering (B.S.), Management Engineering (B.S.), Mechatronics Engineering and Software Engineering (B.S.) undergraduate programs offered at the Faculty of Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
AQAS: Agency for Quality Assurance through Accreditation of Study Programs
https://www.aqas.eu
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Pre-School Teacher Education (B.A.) undergraduate Turkish-medium program and English Language Teaching (B.A.) undergraduate program offered at the Faculty of Education as well as the Interior Architecture (B.Int.Arch.) undergraduate programs (both Turkish-medium and English-medium) at the Faculty of Architecture are accredited by AQAS.
ASIIN: Accreditation Agency for Degree Programmes in Engineering, Informatics, Natural Sciences and Mathematics
http://www.asiin-ev.de
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Associate Degree & Higher Diploma programs in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Computer Programming, Electrical and Electronics Technology; Associate Degree programs in Mapping and Cadastral Survey & Construction Technology; Information Systems and Technologies (B.S.) Turkish-medium undergraduate program, Information Technology (B.S.) undergraduate program and Information Technology (M.Tech.) Master’s program without thesis offered at the School of Computing & Technology as well as undergraduate program Molecular Biology and Genetics (B.S.) & the Master’s program Medical Biotechnology (M.S. without thesis) in the faculty of Arts & Sciences are accredited by ASIIN.
CIDA: Council for Interior Design Accreditation
https://www.accredit-id.org
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Interior Architecture (B.A.) undergraduate program (both Turkish-medium and English-medium) offered at the Faculty of Architecture is accredited by CIDA.
EPDAD: Öğretmenlik Eğitim Programları Değerlendirme ve Akreditasyon Derneği
https://epdad.org.tr
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Guidance and Psychological Counselling (B.S.) Turkish-medium undergraduate program, Music Teaching (B.S.) Turkish-medium undergraduate program and Special Education Teaching (B.S.) Turkish-medium undergraduate program are offered at the Faculty of Education is accredited by EPDAD.
EAQUALS: Evaluation and Accreditation of Quality Language Services
https://www.eaquals.org
All English language courses offered by the English Preparatory School and all the courses offered by the Foreign Languages Division are accredited by EAQUALS.
Euro-Inf Label: Euro-Inf Bachelor Quality Label (Bachelor Awarded by EQANIE-European Quality Assurance Network for Informatics Education e.V.)
https://eqanie.eu
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Information Technology (B.S.) undergraduate program and Information Technology (M.Tech.) Master’s program without thesis offered at the School of Computing & Technology are accredited by EQANIE.
FIBAA: Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation
http//www.fibaa.org
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Banking and Insurance (B.S.), Finance and Banking (B.S.), International Finance (B.S.), Business Administration (B.B.A., English-medium), Human Resource Management (B.S.), International Trade and Business (B.S., English-medium), Management Information System (B.S.), Marketing (B.S.), Public Administration (B.A.), Economics (B.S.), International Relations (B.A.), Political Science (B.A.) undergraduate programs offered at the Faculty of Business & Economics; Tourism and Hospitality Management (B.S.) undergraduate program and Tourism Management (M.S.) English-medium Master’s program with thesis offered at the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management and the Faculty of Tourism are accredited by FIBAA.
Associate Degree program in Medical Documentation and Office Management and, Turkish-medium Associate Degree and Higher Diploma programs in Accounting and Taxation Applications offered at the School of Computing & Technology are accredited by FIBAA.
MİAK: Mimarlık Akreditasyon Kurulu
http://www.miak.org
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Architecture (B.Arch.) English-medium undergraduate program is accredited by MİAK.
NAAB: National Architectural Accrediting Board
http://www.naab.org
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Architecture (B.Arch.) English-medium undergraduate program is accredited by NAAB.
PCN: Pharmacists Council of Nigeria
https://www.pcn.gov.ng
Pharmacy (B. Pharm) and Pharmacy (Pharm D.) undergraduate programs are accredited by PCN.
SABAK: Sağlık Bilimleri Eğitim Programları Değerlendirme ve Akreditasyon Derneği
https://www.sabak.org.tr
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Nutrition and Dietetics (B.S.) and Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (B.S.) Turkish-medium undergraduate programs offered at the Faculty of Health Sciences are accredited by SABAK.
TEDQUAL: Teaching Education Quality in Tourism
https://www.unwto.org/UNWTO-ted-qual
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Associate Degree program in Tourism and Hospitality Management & Tourism and Hospitality Management (B.S.) undergraduate program offered at the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management are accredited by TEDQUAL.
TPD: Türk Psikologlar Derneği
http://www.psikolog.org.tr
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Psychology (B.S.) and Psychology (B.S.) English-medium undergraduate program offered at the Faculty of Arts & Sciences is accredited by TPD.
Psychology Bachelor / Accreditation Document (PDF)
Psychology Bachelor (Turkish) / Accreditation Document (PDF)
Recognitions
YÖDAK: Higher Education Planning, Accreditation and Coordination Council
http://www.yodak.gov.ct.tr
All EMU programmes are recognised by YÖKDAK.
UK ENIC: (former UK NARIC) The UK National Information Centre for global qualifications and skills
https://www.enic.org.uk
All EMU programmes are recognised by UK ENIC.
ECFMG: Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
https://www.ecfmg.org
EMU Faculty of Medicine programmes are recognised by ECFMG.
ICE: Institution of Civil Engineers
https://www.ice.org.uk
EMU Civil Engineering Department programmes are recognised by ICE.
Rankings
THE: Times Higher Education
https://www.timeshighereducation.com
World University Raking
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 include more than 1,904 universities across 108 countries and territories, making them the largest and most diverse university rankings to date.
EMU is ranked in the top 601 - 800 universities worldwide. EMU is ranked 1st in Northern Cyprus.
Young University Ranking The Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024 lists the world's best universities that are 50 years old or younger.
EMU is ranked the top 151 young universities worldwide.
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2024/young-university-rankings?page=6
Impact Rankings
The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings are the first global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
EMU is ranked in the top 301 - 400 universities worldwide for Impact Rankings.EMU achieved its highest scores in the areas of "No Poverty," "Quality Education," and "Reduced Inequalities." EMU is ranked 1st in Northern Cyprus, as well as in the whole of Cyprus, and shares the 3rd position in Turkey in 2023.
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/impactrankings#!/length/25/name/EMU/sort_by/rank/sort_order/asc/cols/undefined
Subject Rankings
The Times Higher Education Subject Rankings publish league tables for 11 different subject areas.
EMU is ranked in the top 251 - 300 universities worldwide for Business & Economics; in the top 501 - 600 universities for Engineering & Technology; in the top 401 - 500 universities for Physical Sciences in 2024.
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/by-subject
Percentage of International Students
Times Higher Education has compiled a list of the top 200 universities with the highest percentage of international students. EMU is ranked 4th with 76.2% out of 200 universities with the highest percentages of international students worldwide.
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/student/best-universities/universities-highest-percentage-international-students
QS STARS: Quacquarelli Symonds
https://www.topuniversities.com/qs-stars
The QS Stars university rating system is a way to assess institutions more broadly than is possible through rankings alone. With a Stars rating given in eight categories and for the institution’s overall performance, QS Stars allows universities to publicly highlight their areas of strength, and recognize and improve upon areas of weakness.
In the 2020 QS Stars assessment EMU gained overall 4 stars, achieving full 5 starts from five out eight categories (teaching, employability, internationalization, facilities & inclusiveness).
QS: Quacquarelli Symonds
https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/eeca-rankings/2022
QS World University Rankings
The 21s edition of the QS World University Rankings features 1,503 institutions across 104 locations and is the only ranking of its kind to emphasise employability and sustainability.
EMU is ranked the top 611-620 universities worldwide.
QS World University Rankings: EECA(Emerging Europe & Central Asia)
The QS EECA (Emerging Europe and Central Asia) Rankings highlights the best universities in this region.
EMU is ranked the top 175th university in Emerging Europe & Central Asia in 2022.
QS Sustainability Rankings
The QS Sustainability Rankings provides students with a unique lens on which institutions are demonstrating a commitment to a more sustainable existence. More than just the commitment, it looks for outwards evidence of this - from the impact that alumni are making in science and technology to solve climate issues, to the impact of research being done across the UN's 17 sustainable development goals.
EMU is ranked the top 1101-1150 band out 0f 1403 universities for sustainability in the world in 2024.
QS World University Rankings: Sustainability (Country) TRNC
EMU is ranked 1st for sustainability in the Northen Cyprus in 2023.
USN: U.S. News & World Report Best Global University Ranking
(Best Global University Ranking)
The Best Global Universities ranking by U.S. News & World Report is an annual ranking of world universities from the U.S. and more than 90 other countries based on 13 indicators that measure their academic research performance and their global and regional reputations.
EMU is ranked the top 694th university worldwide; the top 197th university in Asia and the top 9th university in Turkey in 2024.
https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/search?region=asia&country=turkey
Subject Rankings
EMU is ranked in the top 705th universities worldwide for Engineering and in the 393rd for Social Sciences and Public Health in 2023.
https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/eastern-mediterranean-university-529692
Shanghai Rankings
https://www.shanghairanking.com/rankings/gras/2022
GRAS: Global Ranking of Academic Subjects
The 2022 GRAS contains rankings of universities in 54 subjects across Natural Sciences, Engineering, Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, and Social Sciences. More than 1,800 out of 4,000 universities across 93 countries and regions are finally listed in the rankings.
EMU is ranked the top 40th university worldwide for Hospitality & Tourism Management; & in the top 401 - 500 universities for Economics.
URAP: University Ranking by Aacdemic Performance
https://newtr.urapcenter.org
URAP is a ranking system for the world universities based on academic performance indicators that reflect the quality and the quantity of scholarly publications. URAP annually releases the World Ranking of Higher Education Institutions. The most recent rankings include 3,000 Higher Education Institutions around the World as well as 61 different specialized subject areas.
EMU is ranked the top 1,470th university worldwide in 2022-2023.
SCIMAGO Institutions Rankings
https://www.scimagoir.com
The SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR) is a classification of academic and research-related institutions ranked by a composite indicator that combines three different sets of indicators based on research performance, innovation outputs and societal impact measured by their web visibility.
Region (Western Europe) Ranking
EMU is ranked as the 586th university in Western Europe for 2023.
Country (Cyprus) Ranking
EMU is ranked as the top 4th university in Cyprus and the best university in Northern Cyprus for 2023.
https://www.scimagoir.com/rankings.php?sector=Higher+educ.&country=all
uniRank: World University Ranking & Review
https://www.4icu.org
Higher education directory of world Universities and Colleges uniRank includes more than 14,000 university reviews and web rankings in 200 countries.
EMU is ranked as the 1,529th university worldwide; and the 2nd best university in Cyprus in 2023.
Webometrics: Ranking Web of Universities
http://www.webometrics.info
Webometrics is the largest academic ranking of Higher Education Institutions offering every six months an independent, objective, free, open scientific exercise for providing reliable, multidimensional, updated and useful information about the performance of universities from all over the world. Currently, they ranked 31,000 Higher Education Institutions from more than 200 countries.
World Ranking
EMU is ranked as the 1,284th university worldwide in 2023.
Continental Ranking
EMU is ranked as the 498th university in the continent for 2023.
https://www.webometrics.info/en/detalles/emu.edu.tr
Country Ranking
EMU is ranked 1st in Northern Cyprus for 2023.
Nature Index
https://www.nature.com/nature-index
The Nature Index is an open database of author affiliations and institutional relationships. The Index tracks contributions to research articles published in 82 high-quality natural-science journals, chosen based on reputation by an independent group of researchers.
In 2022, EMU is listed as the top 2nd institution from Cyprus and the top institution in Northern Cyprus.
https://www.nature.com/nature-index/country-outputs/Cyprus
Eduniversal: Best Masters Ranking
http://www.best-masters.com
Eduniversal reveals its new 2024 ranking of the Best 5820 Masters & MBAs in 55 specializations, covering 154 different countries/regions within 9 geographic zones.
Communication and Media Studies 205; Economics 200; Marketing 240; Banking & Finance 245; Master of Master of Business Administration 275 worldwide in 2024.
Eduniversal: Business Schools Ranking
https://www.eduniversal-ranking.com
Eduniversal is an annual ranking of business schools and universities in over 154 countries.
EMU was listed as one of the eight 'Selected Business Schools' in Turkey & Northern Cyprus in 2022.
https://www.eduniversal-ranking.com/search.html
Round University Ranking
https://roundranking.com
RUR World University Rankings evaluate performance of 1200+ world’s leading higher education institutions by 20 indicators grouped into 4 key areas of university activity: Teaching, Research, International Diversity, Financial Sustainability.
World Ranking
EMU is ranked the top 872nd university worldwide in 2023.
Country (Turkey)
EMU is ranked the top 16th university in Turkey and is the only university listed from Northern Cyprus in 2023.
https://roundranking.com/universities/eastern-mediterranean-university-(emu).html?sort=O&year=2023&subject=SO
CWTS: Leiden Ranking
https://www.leidenranking.com
The CWTS Leiden Ranking is an esteemed annual global university ranking that relies solely on bibliometric indicators. Serving as an online platform, it provides valuable insights into the scientific performance of more than 1400 prominent universities worldwide.
Country Ranking
EMU is ranked the best university in Northern Cyprus in 2023.
Subject Rankings
In the Subject Rankings, EMU is ranked the best university in both Turkey and the whole of Cyprus for Social Sciences and Humanities. For Mathematics and Computer Science as well as Physical Sciences and Engineering, EMU is ranked the best university in Northern Cyprus and the second-best island-wide.
EduRank
https://edurank.org
EduRank is an independent metric-based ranking of 14,131 universities from 183 countries. We utilize the world's largest scholarly papers database with 83,166,817 scientific publications and 1,801,313,576 citations to rank universities across 246 research topics.
World Ranking
EMU is ranked the best university in Northern Cyprus in 2023.
Regional Ranking: Europe
EMU is ranked the top 656th university in Europe in 2024.
Country Ranking: Cyprus
EMU is ranked the 2nd best university in Cyprus in 2024.
Subject Ranking
World: EMU is ranked the top 58th university for Hospitality and Hotel Management; top 332nd university for Architectural Engineering; top 465th for Landscape Architecture; in subject rankings for universities worldwide in 2024.
Europe: EMU is ranked the top 19th university for Hospitality and Hotel Management; top 124th university for Architectural Engineering; 213th for Landscape Architecture in subject rankings for universities in Europe for 2024.
Cyprus: EMU is ranked the top 1st university for Hospitality and Hotel Management; top 1st university for Architectural Engineering; 1st for Landscape Architecture in subject rankings for universities in Cyprus in 2024.
Memberships (University)
ECCTIS: Education Counseling and Credit Transfer Information Service
https://www.ecctis.com
EMU is a member of ECCTIS.
FUIW: The Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World
https://www.fumi-fuiw.org/fuiw/en
EMU is a member of FUIW.
Memberships (Faculty)
AACSB: The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
http://www.aacsb.edu
EMU Business and Economics Faculty is a member of AACSB.
ACSA: Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture
https://www.acsa-arch.org
EMU Architecture Faculty is a member of ACSA.
ADEE: Association for Dental Education in Europe
http://www.adee.org
EMU Faculty of Dentistry is a member of ADEE.
AEHT: European Association of Hotel and Tourism Schools
http://www.aeht.eu/en
EMU Faculty of Tourism is a member of AEHT.
ALTE: Association of Language Testers in Europe
https://www.alte.org
EMU School of Foreign Languages is a member of ALTE.
AMFORHT: The World Association for Hospitality and Tourism Education and Training
https://amforht.groupment.com/platform/welcome
EMU Faculty of Tourism is a member of AMFORHT.
AMS: The American Mathematical Society
https://www.ams.org
EMU Faculty of Arts and Sciences is a member of AMS.
ATLAS: Association for Tourism, and Leisure, Education and Research
http://www.atlas-euro.org
EMU School of Tourism and Hospitality Management is a member of ATLAS.
COHEHRE: Consortium of Institutes of Higher Education in Health and Reabilitation in Europe
http://www.cohehre.com
EMU Faculty of Health Sciences is member of COHEHRE.
Crossref: Cross Reference
https://www.crossref.org
EMU Center for Women Studies is a member of Cross Reference.
Cumulus Association
https://cumulusassociation.org
EMU Communication Faculty is a member of Cumulus Association.
EAAE: European Association for Achitectural Education
https://www.eaae.be
EMU Architecture Faculty is a member of EAAE.
ECPR: European Consortium for Political Research
http://www.ecpr.eu
EMU Department of Political Science & International Relations is a member of ECPR.
ECREA: European Communication Research and Education Association
https://www.ecrea.eu
EMU Communication Faculty is a member of ECREA.
ELFA: European Law Faculties Association
https://elfa-edu.org
EMU Faculty of Law is a member of ELFA.
EMT: Türkiye Endüstri Mühendisliği Toplulukları Birliği
https://turkiyeemt.com
EMU Faculty of Engineering is a member of EMT.
EPSA: European Pharmaceutical Students Association
https://www.epsa-online.org
EMU Pharmacy Faculty is a member of EPSA.
ESTIEM: European Students of Industrial Engineering and Management
http://www.estiem.org
EMU Industrial Engineering Department is a member of ESTIEM.
EUCEN: European University Continuing Education Network
http://www.eucen.eu
EMU Continuing Education Center is a member of EUCEN.
EUPRERA: The European Public Relations Education and Research Association
http://www.euprera.org
EMU Communication Faculty is a member of EUPRERA.
EURHODIP: International Association supporting Hospitality and Tourism Education and Training
https://www.eurhodip.com
EMU Faculty of Tourism is a member of EURHODIP.
FIP: International Pharmaceutical Federation
https://www.fip.org
EMU Pharmacy Faculty is a member of FIP.
IAMCR: International Association for Media and Communication Research
https://iamcr.org
EMU Faculty of Communication and Media Studies is a member of IAMCR.
IATEFL: International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language
http://www.iatefl.org
EMU Education Faculty and School of Foreign Languages is a member of IATEFL.
Ico-D: International Council of Design
https://www.theicod.org/en
EMU Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design Department is a member of Ico-D.
IFI: International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers
http://www.ifiworld.org
EMU Interior Architecture Department is a member of IFI.
ILA: International Language Association
https://icc-languages.eu/about-us
EMU School of Foreign Languages is a member ILA.
ILTA: International Language Testing Association
https://www.iltaonline.com/page/AboutILTA
EMU School of Foreign Languages is a member of ILTA.
IPB: Institut Paul Bocuse
https://alliance.institutpaulbocuse.com
EMU Faculty of Tourism is a member of IPB.
IPSF: International Pharmaceutical Students Federation
https://www.ipsf.org
EMU Pharmacy Faculty is a member of IPSF.
PRME: Principles for Responsible Management Education
https://www.unprme.org
EMU Business and Economics Faculty is a member of PRME.
TESOL: International Association of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
https://www.tesol.org
EMU Education Faculty is a member of TESOL.
TUSEM: Türkiye Üniversiteler Sürekli Eğitim Merkezleri Konseyi
https://tusemkonseyi.org.tr
EMU Continuing Education Center is a member of TUSEM.
WACS: World Association of Chefs Societies
https://worldchefs.org
EMU Faculty of Tourism is a member of WACS.
WDOMS: World Directory of Medical Schools: World Federation of Medical Schools (WFME) & Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education (FAIME)
https://www.wdoms.org
EMU Faculty of Medicine is a member of WDOMS.
WWD SIE & IE: Worldwide Directory of Systems Engineering and Industrial Engineering Programs
https://wwdsie.org
EMU Engineering Faculty is a member of WWD SIE & IE Programmes.
Centers
City & Guilds: EMU School of Foreign Languages and Faculty of Tourism Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Department are members of City & Guilds.
http://www.cityandguilds.com
EDEXCEL: Higher National Diploma-HND-UK
http://www.edexcel.com
EMU School of Computing and Technology and School of Tourism and Hospitality Management are EDEXCEL centers.
IWSA: (International Wine & Spirits Academy)
https://iwsa.com.tr
EMU Faculty of Tourism is a registered WSET IWSA.
LCCI: London Chamber of Commerce Industrial Qualifications
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/lcci.html
EMU Faculty of Tourism is an authorised LCCI exam center.
EDEXCEL (Pearson)
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html
EMU School of Foreign Languages is a registered EDEXCEL (Pearson)
TOLES: Test of Legal English Skills
https://toleslegal.com/tolescentres
EMU School of Foreign Languages is a registered TOLES.
WSET: Wine & Spirit Education Trust
https://www.wsetglobal.com
EMU Faculty of Tourism is a registered WSET.
Certificates
ISO: EMU possesses TS EN ISO 90001 2015 ,TS ISO 10002 2014,TS ISO 45001 certification.
Partnerships
PLDC: Professional Lighting Design Convention
http://www.pld-c.com/
EMU Faculty of Architecture is a partner of PLDC
Electrical and Electronics Cooperation Protocol
(Eastern Mediterranean University & Cyprus Turkish Electrical Contractors Association)
Academic and Scientific Cooperation Protocol
(Eastern Mediterranean University & TRNC Ministry of Public Works and Transport)
Collaboration Protocol
(Eastern Mediterranean University & Limak Cyprus Deluxe Hotel)
Cooperation Protocol on Diagnosis, Research & Training Activities to be carried out in Famagusta State Hospital Molecular Research Laboratories
(Eastern Mediterranean University & TRNC Ministry of Health)
Cooperation Protocol for Research and Education Activities to be carried out in State Hospitals
(Eastern Mediterranean University & TRNC Ministry of Health)
Agreement of Collaboration
(Eastern Mediterranean University & Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners)