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Universities in North Cyprus for Bangladeshi students

Sunrise Study Abroad helps Bangladeshi students apply to universities in North Cyprus. This page compares 4 universities, using each one's own fee page. A bachelor's costs from EUR 3,190 a year at Near East University (2025–26, with its 50% scholarship; about BDT 4.4 lakh) to USD 9,450 a year at METU Northern Cyprus Campus (2026–27; about BDT 11.8 lakh). Most universities build a scholarship into the fee, teach in English, and run an English Preparatory School if your score is too low.

Written and reviewed by Anisuzzaman Kiron, Founder & CEO · Updated

North Cyprus universities at a glance

Key facts about the universities in North Cyprus on this page
Universities on this page4 universities: 2 public and 2 private; in Nicosia, Güzelyurt, Famagusta and Kyrenia
Bachelor's tuitionFrom EUR 3,190 a year at Near East University (2025–26) to USD 9,450 a year at METU Northern Cyprus Campus (2026–27)
ScholarshipsBuilt into most fees: EMU lists 60–70% for most faculties, Near East University up to 50%
EnglishIELTS 5.0 or TOEFL iBT 60 skips EMU's English Preparatory School for most departments
Getting thereFlights connect through Türkiye; check whether your passport needs a Turkish double transit visa
EntryStudent entry visa at the port of entry with your acceptance letter, then a student residence permit
Work while studyingDo not plan on it: foreigners need a ministry permit to work

From each university's fee page, the TRNC Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Last verified

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Which university in North Cyprus fits your budget?

Universities in North Cyprus publish fees in US dollars or euros, usually for a year and often after a scholarship they give most international students. We show what each fee page gives. USD 1,000 is about BDT 1.25 lakh; EUR 1,000 about BDT 1.39 lakh.

4 universities in North Cyprus compared for Bangladeshi students
UniversityCityTuitionAreaNote
Nicosia and Güzelyurt · 2
Middle East Technical University Northern Cyprus Campus (METU NCC)Kalkanlı, GüzelyurtUSD 9,450 a year2026–27, plus USD 500 a semester registrationGüzelyurtSame rate for international students since 2016–17
Near East University (NEU)NicosiaEUR 3,190 a year2025–26 total with the 50% scholarshipNicosia2026–27 fee page not readable yet
Famagusta and Kyrenia · 2
Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU)FamagustaUSD 5,100–6,400 a yearMost faculties, 2026–27, after a 60–70% scholarshipFamagustaEngineering USD 5,400–6,799
Final International UniversityKyreniaUSD 2,700 a yearWith a 50% discount, plus USD 890 feesKyreniaDiscounts of 50–100% listed

From each university's fee page · Last verified

Fees change and differ by programme; your acceptance letter shows the fee that applies to you. BDT amounts are approximate, at about BDT 125 per US dollar and BDT 139 per euro (Wise mid-market rates, 11 Nov 2026), and change with the exchange rate.

Lowest fees

Which are the cheapest universities in North Cyprus for Bangladeshi students?

Final International University (USD 2,700 a year with a 50% discount, plus USD 890 in fees) and Near East University (EUR 3,190 a year with its 50% scholarship) cost least among the universities on this page. METU Northern Cyprus Campus costs most, at USD 9,450 a year.

Lowest published fees among the universities on this page
UniversityCityFeeWhat it covers
Final International UniversityKyreniaUSD 2,700 a yearBachelor's with a 50% discount, plus USD 890 fees (2025 brochure)
Near East UniversityNicosiaEUR 3,190 a yearBachelor's with the 50% scholarship, VAT and admin fee (2025–26)
Eastern Mediterranean UniversityFamagustaUSD 5,100 a yearMost faculties with a 70% scholarship (2026–27)
METU Northern Cyprus CampusGüzelyurtUSD 9,450 a yearInternational students, plus USD 500 a semester (2026–27)

Can you work to cover your costs?

Do not plan on it. The TRNC government says foreigners cannot be employed without the ministry's permission, and Final International University advises students to focus on their studies because part-time jobs are scarce and pay little.

From TRNC Ministry of Foreign Affairs: life in the TRNC for foreigners, Final International University: FAQ and each university's fee page · Last verified

All 4 universities

Universities in North Cyprus for Bangladeshi students, by region

Filter by region or typical tuition a year, or search a name. Every card shows the published fee and a link to the university's own fee page. METU Northern Cyprus Campus and EMU are public; Near East University and Final International University are private.

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Typical tuition a year
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Nicosia and Güzelyurt 2 universities · Near East University and METU Northern Cyprus Campus

Middle East Technical University Northern Cyprus Campus (METU NCC)

Campus of METU, a public university in Türkiye

Kalkanlı, GüzelyurtGüzelyurtPublic universityOver USD 7,000 a year
Tuition, international students (2026–27)
USD 9,450 a yearAbout BDT 11.8 lakh; VAT included
Registration fee
USD 500 a semesterCharged on top of tuition
Campus dormitory (2026–27)
USD 2,760–6,220 a yearPer person, by room type; USD 200 refundable deposit
Popular courses
Computer Engineering, Economics, Political Science and International Relations, Mechanical Engineering

From the university's fee page · Last verified

Near East University (NEU)

Private university in Nicosia

NicosiaPrivate universityUnder about USD 4,000 a year
Four-year bachelor's (2025–26)
EUR 3,190 a yearAbout BDT 4.4 lakh; with the 50% scholarship, VAT and admin fee
Price before the scholarship
EUR 5,600 a yearBusiness, engineering, architecture and psychology programmes
Scholarship
Up to 50%Offered to international students in most departments
Popular courses
Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Psychology

From the university's fee page · Last verified

Famagusta and Kyrenia 2 universities · Eastern Mediterranean University and Final International University

Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU)

State university in Famagusta

FamagustaPublic universityAbout USD 4,000–7,000 a year
Most faculties (2026–27)
USD 5,100–6,400 a yearAbout BDT 6.4–8.0 lakh, after EMU's 60–70% scholarship
Engineering (2026–27)
USD 5,400–6,799 a yearAfter the 60–70% scholarship
English Preparatory School
USD 3,520–4,613 a yearAfter a 30–45% scholarship; books and exams USD 250 a semester extra
Popular courses
Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Economics, International Relations, Tourism Management, Psychology

From the university's fee page · Last verified

Final International University

Private university in Kyrenia

KyreniaPrivate universityUnder about USD 4,000 a year
Bachelor's tuition (2025 brochure)
USD 5,400 a yearBefore discounts; USD 2,700 with a 50% discount
Registration and activity fees
USD 890 a yearWith VAT, on top of tuition; master's USD 495
Student permit
About USD 250Includes annual health insurance, the brochure says

From the university's fee page · Last verified

Other universities in North Cyprus

We could not yet read a current international fee page for these universities, so they have no cards here. Cyprus International University says all its undergraduate international students get a 50% tuition scholarship. Ask a counsellor and we will check the fee for your course.

  • Cyprus International University · Nicosia
  • European University of Lefke · Lefke
  • Girne American University · Kyrenia
  • Cyprus West University · Famagusta
  • University of Kyrenia · Kyrenia

The fee for any programme appears on the university's fee page and in your admission letter. Last verified .

How to choose

How do you pick the right university in North Cyprus?

Six checks Sunrise counsellors run with every North Cyprus applicant before the application goes in.

1. Is the fee before or after the scholarship?

EMU, Near East University and Final International University quote fees after a scholarship or discount; check which rate your offer letter shows.

2. Is it US dollars or euros?

METU NCC, EMU and Final charge in US dollars, Near East University in euros, so compare in taka.

3. What are the extra fees?

METU NCC adds USD 500 a semester registration; Final adds USD 890 a year in registration and activity fees.

4. Will you need the English Preparatory School?

EMU's prep year costs USD 3,520–4,613 after its scholarship; IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL iBT 60 skips it for most departments.

5. Can you reach the island?

Flights connect through Türkiye; since August 2023 Türkiye asks citizens of listed countries for a double transit visa, even in the airport.

6. Can you keep your stay legal?

Register at the university and apply for the student residence permit online soon after you arrive; METU NCC says within one month.

Read the full North Cyprus student visa guide. Sources: METU NCC: fees · EMU: 2026–27 international fees · Near East University: 2025–26 fees · Final International University: 2025 brochure · EMU: English exemption criteria · TRNC MFA: travel via Türkiye · METU NCC: visa and residence permit. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.

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More questions about universities in North Cyprus

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Which is the cheapest university in North Cyprus for Bangladeshi students?

Among the universities on this page, Final International University lists USD 2,700 a year with a 50% discount, plus USD 890 in fees, and Near East University EUR 3,190 a year with its 50% scholarship (2025–26).

How much does it cost to study in North Cyprus from Bangladesh?

Bachelor's tuition at the universities on this page runs from EUR 3,190 a year at Near East University to USD 9,450 a year at METU Northern Cyprus Campus, about BDT 4.4–11.8 lakh. METU NCC's campus dormitory costs USD 2,760–6,220 a year.

What is the EMU fee for international students?

For 2026–27, EMU lists USD 5,100–6,400 a year for most faculties and USD 5,400–6,799 for engineering, after its 60–70% scholarship.

Is IELTS required to study in North Cyprus?

Not always for admission, but it decides whether you skip the English Preparatory School: IELTS 5.0 or TOEFL iBT 60 is enough at EMU for most departments, and METU NCC accepts TOEFL iBT 75.

Do Bangladeshi students need a visa for North Cyprus?

Students from Bangladesh are not on the list that must get a study visa in advance, Cyprus West University says; you get a student entry visa at the port of entry with your acceptance letter. Flights go through Türkiye, so check whether you also need a Turkish double transit visa.

Can I work while studying in North Cyprus?

Do not plan on it. Foreigners cannot be employed without the TRNC ministry's permission, and Final International University says part-time jobs are scarce.

Are there scholarships in North Cyprus for Bangladeshi students?

Most universities build one into the fee: EMU lists 60–70% for most faculties, Near East University up to 50%, and Cyprus International University 50% for all undergraduate international students.

What is the student residence permit?

After you register at the university, you apply online for a student residence permit, with a health check done in North Cyprus. METU NCC says students must get it within one month of arrival.

Ready to choose your university in North Cyprus?