CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (CIU) was established in 1996. It is a modern, innovative institution providing its students a centre of excellent international distinction. With all its academic and social activities, the University's prime commitment is to provide educational facilities to satisfy the needs of a modern technological society. Thus, whilst these needs are broadly provided, CIU has developed a deliberate policy of making its courses practical and relevant. CIU emphasises individual attention and care for its students. With its outstanding international academic staff, CIU is concerned particularly with the quality of its teaching, the employability of its graduates and the application of its research expertise for the benefit of the community. With its internationally accredited programs and modern campus, CIU attracts students from all over the world.

Location and Transportation
Cyprus International University (CIU) is located on the island of Cyprus at the east of the Mediterranean Sea with Nicosia as the capital city since the era of the Lusignans. With Gothic and Ottoman architectural forms Nicosia has a cosmopolitan style.

The University campus is 14 km. from Ercan Airport, 35 km. from Kyrenia, 51 km. from Famagusta and 50 km. from Güzelyurt. CIU is situated in Haspolat, Lefkosa. The city center is only 9 km. away from the campus.

Both airlines and shipping can be used for transportation from Turkey to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Cyprus Turkish Airlines and Turkish Airlines have direct scheduled flights to Ercan Airport (TRNC) from Istanbul and Ankara, Turkey. Sea transportation is also available from Mersin and Tasucu, Turkey, to Kyrenia and Famagusta harbours, TRNC.

Faculty of Engineering
Computer Engineering 4 years
Civil Engineering 4 years
Industrial Engineering 4 years
Information Systems Engineering 4 years
Electrical and Electronic Engineering 4 years

Faculty of Communications
Advertising and Public Relations 4 years
Radio and Television 4 years
English Language Teaching 4 years
Journalism 4 years

Faculty of Fine Arts
Architecture 4 years
Interior Design 4 years
Graphic Design 4 years

Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
Business Administration 4 years
International Relations 4 years
Tourism and Hotel Management 4 years

Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Turkish Literature 4 years