The importance of social and cultural activities in preparing students for real life and strengthening their personal skills cannot be questioned. Social/cultural activities not only help students to identify themselves with the university, but also assist students to develop themselves in a desired field and also improve skills such as organizational, presentation, leadership and interpersonal communication. With the aim of encouraging students to value their leisure time, expand their areas of interest, relax and have fun together, participate in fine arts activities and attend cultural and arts-related events, an array of student clubs operate within the university.
Clubs
Every student in the university may join the clubs and/or they can form a club according to their interests. In this way, students can improve their social, cultural and occupational skills, gain the skill of expressing themselves more efficiently, take part in club organizations, either theirs or other clubs’, and attend the club activities.
The Social and Cultural Activity Directorate organizes activities during the year to reinforce students’ social and cultural needs. These activities also serve as an interactive bridge between the local community and the university.
AIESEC Eastern Mediterranean
AIESEC, which is present in more than 1,600 universities in +120 countries in the world, is an international platform where young people can discover and develop their own potential in order to have a positive impact on society. To this end, AIESEC organizes more than 470 conferences per year, provides its members with 10,000 international experiences and offers over 10,000 leadership experiences. AIESEC, which has been operating worldwide since 1948 and in the TRNC Eastern Mediterranean University since 1992, is the “World’s Largest Student and Exchange Organization” that is non-political, non-profit, innovative, does not discriminate based on religion, language or race and is managed entirely by volunteer university students. It also serves as a youth consultant to UNESCO, UNICEF and the UNITED NATIONS as the representative of the world’s youth.
Anime Club
The club was founded in 2018 by a group of foreign students to promote anime culture. It organizes games, trips and social events to get together with its members throughout the year, especially anime movie nights.
Astronomy and Space Sciences Club
Astronomy and Space Sciences Club brings together students who are interested in the sky and the universe. It offers opportunities to explore astronomy through telescope observation activities and scientific seminars.
Atatürk Ideology Club
The club operates within the framework of "Ataturk Ideology". Its aim is to spread Ataturk's Principles and Revolutions and to create a university youth that is in line with that ideology. It leads students on national days and organizes commemoration ceremonies, national marches, exhibitions and conferences.
Flag Football Club
Flag Football, which has become rapidly popular in recent years, was founded by a group of female students at our university in 2018. Unlike sports such as volleyball, basketball and football, this sport is played without equipment, and the flags are used attached to the belts and it takes its name from these flags. Our team, Lady Crows, which has the distinction of being the first flag football team in TRNC, represents our university by participating in the Pro League and Uni Leagues.
Nutrition and Dietetics Club
The Nutrition and Dietetics Club was founded in 2024 by a group of Nutrition and Dietetics students. The club aims to promote healthy nutrition based on nutritional principles. For this purpose, it organizes events to introduce, teach and encourage topics such as healthy plate preparation, healthy cooking techniques and the nutrients and nutrients necessary for health.
Beşiktaş Fan Club
Beşiktaş Fan Club was founded in 2003 by a group of Beşiktaş fan students. The aim is to promote Beşiktaş, spread the Beşiktaş identity, gather all Beşiktaş fans under one roof and plan activities that will contribute to the future of Turkish sports. Beşiktaş Fan Club watches all its matches together on campus, undertakes social responsibility projects and hosts famous names from its community at our university.
Environment and National Sciences Club
It was established to increase awareness and raise awareness about nature protection. Our club opens its doors to everyone who wants to discover the richness of Cyprus' nature. It offers its members an active participation opportunity with workshops, field trips/studies and online events. It aims to create a scientific interaction environment on our campus through these studies.
Children’s Rights Club
Children's Rights Club defends children's rights and organizes events to raise awareness. It aims to increase social responsibility awareness through panels, conferences, seminars and workshops with expert speakers in the field.
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Mountaineering and Nature Sports Club
Mountaineering and Nature Sports Club brings together the love of nature and the passion for adventure, and offers various activities to students who want to spend time in nature. Activities organized with instructors include nature walks (hiking), rock climbing, camping and social events. The aim of the club is to provide its members with the opportunity to explore nature, and to strengthen team spirit and solidarity. The club, which offers the opportunity to discover the natural beauties of Cyprus, supports participants of all levels.
Dance Community
The Dance Group, which has been active for many years, brings together all EMU students who are devoted to dance and works in various dance genres. Accompanied by an instructor, it works in Latin and hip-hop, especially Bachata. It brings together those who want to learn to dance and have a pleasant time in a fun environment.
EMU Search and Rescue Club
EMU Search and Rescue Club started its activities in 2000. Its aim is to train EMU students to intervene correctly and consciously in first aid matters that need to be applied in case of any natural disaster or accident and to minimize the possible loss of life and property. EMU-KUT is a community consisting entirely of EMU students. They work very hard and are very disciplined. EMU-KUT participates in training camps and exercises organized regularly by the Civil Defense Organization of TRNC. The club also participates in international university search and rescue games organized every year.
EMU Scientific Research Community
It is a student community centered at EMU Faculty of Medicine and includes members from different faculties. It aims to keep the interest in scientific research alive and to this end, it organizes conferences, seminars and events to convey information to a wide audience. The community supports the academic and social development of students with the activities it carries out throughout the year. It also offers its members the opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration and communication.
EMU Dent Club
Founded in 2024 by a group of dentistry students, EMU Dent Club is a community that includes not only dentistry students but also all university students. The club organizes various academic and social activities to enhance professional knowledge and skills, contribute to public health with a sense of social responsibility, and represent our faculty on national and international platforms.
Industrial Engineering Club
Founded in 1999, EMU Industrial Engineering Club (EMU IE Club) is an active community where members from different departments come together to share their knowledge and experiences, aiming to improve students’ career development and professional skills. The club, which contributes to the professional and personal development processes of its members with organizations such as technical trips, seminars, certified trainings and case competitions, continues to be one of the most effective communities of the university in this field. The club is also a member of the European Society of Industrial Engineering and Business Administration Students (ESTIEM), offering its members the opportunity to travel abroad easily at low costs, meet people from different cultures and thus contribute to both their social and professional lives.
Fantastic Role Play Club
Fantastic Role Play Club (EMU RPG) is a community that brings together students who are interested in tabletop role-playing games and board games. The club organizes events such as creating creative stories, character development and strategy implementation using Dungeons & Dragons, Fate and other popular role-playing systems. In addition, students are provided with the opportunity to get to know these game types better through organized board game nights, workshops and trainings. The main purpose of EMU RPG Club is to support students to socialize, develop cooperation skills and enrich their imagination in a fun and creative environment.
Fenerbahçe Fan Club
Fenerbahçe Fan Club is a student community that brings together Fenerbahçe fans within our university. It organizes events, match organizations and social responsibility projects by uniting around the love of Fenerbahçe. DAÜ FEB, which aims to keep the yellow-navy blue enthusiasm alive in EMU, invites all Fenerbahçe fans to join this big family.
Idea and Debate Club
The Idea and Debate Club consists of various sub-units that encourage free thought and bring together different perspectives. The club organizes various events to ensure that its members develop both intellectually and socially. With these events, it supports creative thinking, develops critical thinking skills and strengthens communication between members. It also contributes to the intellectual development of its members by conducting in-depth analyses of literary works. It strengthens and develops its members both individually and as a community by offering them a wide range of ideas.
Photography Club
It is a club that brings together students who want to love the art of photography and improve themselves in this field. The club operates to teach its members photography techniques, support artistic perspectives and establish warm and sincere relationships between students from different cultures through photography. It provides its members with the opportunity to discover the historical and natural beauties of Cyprus and to photograph these moments through organized educational trips. It also organizes at least one exhibition each term, allowing students to exhibit their works. It aims to strengthen social ties by encouraging creative sharing while developing technical skills of members through workshops and events.
EMU Green Crescent Student Club
EMU Young Green Crescent Club organizes events to raise awareness in the fight against addiction and to increase awareness of healthy living. It aims to raise awareness among young people and develop a sense of social responsibility through panels, conferences, seminars and workshops attended by expert speakers in their fields. The club carries out its activities in cooperation with the TRNC Green Crescent Association.
Genetics Club
The Genetics Club is an innovative and entrepreneurial club that aims to train molecular biologists who are equipped with knowledge and skills in this field of science, have ethical values, are creative, enterprising, project-oriented and prone to multidisciplinary studies, and have national and international competencies. Events organized throughout the year provide new information in the field of genetics.
Entrepreneurship Club
It aims to provide students with innovative thinking, leadership and business establishment skills. It offers training, seminars and practical projects about the world of entrepreneurship and organizes various events for students to develop their business ideas and gain experience in the field of entrepreneurship. The club is open to everyone who wants to explore creative thinking and business opportunities.
Fine Arts Club
Our University Fine Arts Club is a platform for students who want to explore different branches of art and develop their creativity. The club hosts a series of artistic events consisting of sculpture, engraving, ceramics and glass workshops, bringing the power of art to campus life.
Folk Dance Community
Founded in 2004, EMU Folk Dance Community operates with the aim of keeping our traditional dances alive and transferring our cultural heritage to university students. The group, which learns and performs dances from different regions, especially Turkish Folk Dances, provides its members with an experience that both increases cultural awareness and provides a social environment. The free training provided on certain days of the week with professional instructors teaches its members dance techniques as well as providing team spirit, disciplined work and stage experience.
Animal Welfare Club
The Animal Welfare Club started its activities as a “Volunteer Movement” with the initiative of a group of animal-loving academic staff and students. The club voluntarily provides for the feeding and care of dogs living in the EMU Animal Shelter, and directs our furry friends in need of treatment to the veterinarian. It aims to develop the human-animal relationship in the best way possible, to instill love for animals and awareness of stray animals in the entire society, especially in EMU students. With the EMU NVL Project (Neuter, Vaccine, Let Live Project) initiated in 2011 with the support of the EMU Rectorate, approximately 700 dogs have been neutered and tagged to date. The main volunteers of this project are the Animal Welfare Club members.
Law Club
EMU Law Club is a dynamic platform that enables law faculty students to participate in scientific studies in law and related disciplines by conducting theoretical studies in addition to the education they receive. The club organizes various social, cultural and scientific events to better prepare students for their professions and contribute to Turkish law. In addition, it operates in fields such as sociology and psychology, considering the aspects of law science related to different disciplines. It organizes events with expert speakers in the field. The club's aim is to raise its members as conscious individuals who will contribute to the provision of justice by equipping them not only with academic success but also with a sense of social responsibility. Aware of the importance of having fun, the club also organizes excursions and social events for its members to socialize.
IEEE Club
IEEE stands for institute of electrical and electronic engineering.Its a global professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. It focuses on innovation in areas like electronics, computer science, and engineering through research, standards, and education. Our aim is to empower students with knowledge, skills, and opportunities to excel in engineering and technology.
Red Crescent Student Club
The Red Crescent Student Club was established in 2018 to carry out and support humanitarian aid and social responsibility projects in line with the mission of the Red Crescent. Throughout the year, the club organizes events that encourage awareness and philanthropy such as blood donations, organ donations, food/clothing donations, as well as food distribution. The club also continues its work not only on campus but also throughout the island as one of the teams of the Northern Cyprus Young Red Crescent.
Personal Data Protection Club
The club operates to increase data security awareness and ensure the protection of personal data. and adopts the privacy and freedom of privacy as a fundamental human right and aims to increase knowledge in this area. The aim is to contribute to developments in social, cultural and educational areas by spreading knowledge and awareness about the protection of personal information and organizing events. In addition, it closely follows the legal regulations, field and studies in the field of protection of personal data in the world and continues to share this information with the society, especially our university.
Intercultural Communication and Translation Club
It focuses on promoting intercultural exchange by emphasizing the importance of translation in communication. The club's aim is to draw attention to the value and duties of translators and interpreters, while also helping members develop their practical skills. To this end, the club offers its members opportunities to interact with different topics and develop their skills in a meaningful way through activities such as text, book and documentary translations, cultural trips, seminars and conferences.
Mathematics Club
EMU Mathematics Club creates a dynamic environment where students interested in mathematics can come together to learn and develop. Their aim is to be a community that supports excitement, teamwork and skill development in mathematics. It helps its members expand their talents and interests through activities such as mathematics competitions, seminars and social events.
Media and Communication Club
Communication and Media Club is a vibrant community for students passionate about communication, media, and content creation. Whether you're an aspiring journalist, filmmaker, social media enthusiast, or simply curious about the dynamic world of media, this club offers a platform to connect, create, and grow. Join us to explore creative opportunities, develop your skills, and collaborate with like-minded individuals who share your interests in shaping the media landscape!
Music Club
The Music Club is a community that aims to bring together individuals interested in music to both learn and have a good time. Club activities include group work, jam sessions, concert organizations and music theory workshops. Bringing together music lovers of all levels, from beginners to professionals, the Music Club is open to everyone who wants to feel the unifying power of music.
Special Education Club
The main goal of the club is to raise awareness of the social problems of individuals with special needs and to organize educational activities aimed at raising awareness in society. The club also collaborates with local governments and special education institutions in the region, taking part in activities and organizing organizations for individuals with special needs. The club hosts successful names in the field of special education, who will be role models for society, at the university.
Psychology Students Club
The Psychology Students Club is a club formed by students studying in the Department of Psychology. The main goal of the events organized within the club is to plan the career development of students studying psychology. The club, which organizes events with different content every year, hosts the traditional conference called "Psychology Days". The club attaches importance to the fact that the events it organizes are held in Turkish and English. Not only the students of the department, but also all students interested in psychology can participate in the events organized.
Psychological Counseling and Guidance Club
The PDR club organizes many cultural, social and educational activities in order to support the personal development of the students of the Psychological Counseling and Guidance Department as well as the students of other departments, and to contribute to their professional development by informing them about the developments in the field of psychological counseling and guidance.
Chess Club
The club aims to provide students with the opportunity to come together in a social environment outside of class, have fun and interact with each other through the events it organizes. At the same time, it supports students who want to start playing chess and develop in this field, and encourages them to compete in professional tournaments. The club aims to spread the love of chess and discover talented players, and aims to bring chess enthusiasts together and bring this strategic game to a wider audience.
Design Club
It was founded by a group of students from the Faculty of Architecture. With the help of many social, artistic and academic events, it is aimed to prepare students for life and careers in a more equipped way and to grow up as individuals who can look at the world from a broader perspective. Within the scope of the ‘International Design Week’, traditionally organized in cooperation with the Faculty of Architecture and the club, club members and all students who are devoted to design have the opportunity to meet and work with many renowned designers from abroad and within the country in workshops covering different and wide areas of interest.
EMU Theatre Community
EMU Theatre Community is the meeting point for students who want to improve themselves and showcase their talents in performing arts. The community makes the power of art felt on campus with plays it performs every year. The group aims to help students express themselves, socialize and develop their talents through drama and theatre. It contributes to the personal and artistic development of its members by providing training in subjects such as acting, effective speaking and public speaking skills with professional instructors.
IT Club
The EMU IT Club is an active community for students passionate about technology and innovation. The club organizes workshops, hackathons, and seminars on various topics, including programming, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, web and mobile app development, data science, cloud computing, and blockchain technology. It aims to enhance technical skills, foster collaboration, and provide opportunities for students to learn, network, and grow in the fast-evolving IT field.
Tourism Club
The Tourism Club brings students together through cultural exploration and shared learning experiences. It creates a strong sense of community among its members by celebrating both local and global traditions. The club is a platform where connections are made and different cultures come to life, thus enriching the university experience of the participants.
ultrAslan UNI EMU
ultrAslan UNI EMU is one of the university representatives of ultrAslan, Turkey's largest fan club and civil society organization. It was founded in 2001 by a group of Galatasaray students studying at Eastern Mediterranean University. The primary aim of the club is to bring together all Galatasaray fans under the university roof and ensure unity and solidarity. The club has also stood out with banner painting competitions, joint match watching organizations, and social responsibility projects.
International Relations Club
International Relations (PUGWASH) Club is a platform that organizes certified panels with experts on international politics. It offers global politics discussions and simulation activities among members where they can put their theoretical knowledge into practice, and also organizes cultural events to ensure integration.
EMU International Performing Arts Club
EMU International Performing Arts Club is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive international community where students from diverse cultural backgrounds can explore their passion for the performing arts. International Performing Arts Society hosts multiple shows throughout the year mainly including singing, dancing, acting and theatrical poem & lyrics reading performances.
Unicorn LGBTQ+ Club
The Unicorn LGBTQ+ Club was first established in 2015 at Eastern Mediterranean University to promote diversity and inclusivity. Reactivated in 2023, it is one of the pioneering clubs of its kind in Northern Cyprus. The club aims to support not only LGBTI+ students but also all students who advocate for diversity and social justice. Scientific studies show that universities with similar student clubs have significantly improved mental health and academic performance among LGBTI+ youth. The Unicorn LGBTQ+ Club sends a message to all students: “We stand by you and your rights!” By creating an inclusive community, it fosters both individual and social development. The club organizes panels, seminars, social events, and workshops aimed at raising awareness about issues such as combating discrimination, sexual orientation, and gender identity. The Unicorn LGBTQ+ Club seeks to provide a safe space where everyone can freely express themselves. It also collaborates with key LGBTI+ NGOs on the island, such as the Queer Cyprus Association.
Software and AI Development Club
EMU Software and Artificial Intelligence Development Club, as the largest and most active community in the field of Software and Artificial Intelligence of Eastern Mediterranean University and the island, provides students with the opportunity to develop their technical and professional skills. While the club develops innovative projects and participates in national and international competitions, it also organizes webinars, seminars and trainings with important names from the world's leading companies so that students can get to know the sector closely. In addition, members have the opportunity to develop their practical skills and produce creative solutions through organized hackathons, coding marathons and technical workshops. The largest artificial intelligence event in the region, AI Summit, organized every year, brings together important professionals from the sector and offers students unique experiences, networking opportunities and internship opportunities.
Yoga Club
Yoga Club aims to provide a deeper understanding of yoga philosophy while promoting health, relaxation and mental clarity. With the activities organized, it helps its members to strengthen the body-mind connection, find mental clarity and peace, and experience relaxation and serenity. With guided studies and workshops, it offers a supportive space for students to explore the physical, mental and philosophical aspects of yoga.
Swimming Club
The Swimming Club was founded in 1995. Since its foundation, it has been providing the opportunity for experienced and licensed swimmers who are devoted to swimming to train in an Olympic-sized pool on a regular basis. In addition to sea swimming competitions, the club also represents the university in the Inter-University Swimming Competitions held every year.
Contact
Address:
Social and Cultural Activities Directorate,
Eastern Mediterranean University
Famagusta, 99628, North Cyprus
Mersin 10, Turkey
Tel: +90 392 630 2678 / +90 392 630 1612 / +90 392 630 4032
Web: https://activity.emu.edu.tr
E-mail: activity@emu.edu.tr