Admission process
Admission
to EMU: a step-by-step guide
A complete guide to admission to Eastern Mediterranean University: document requirements, application deadlines, step-by-step process and visa support. We support you at every stage.
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Requirements
Admission requirements for Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU)
Everything you need to apply to EMU: documents, deadlines and conditions for undergraduate, English proficiency and graduate programs.
Undergraduate
for international students
Basic requirements
- Secondary school certificate (Higher Secondary School Certificate / Intermediate Certificate or equivalent) + transcript (grades)
- Documents must be certified and, if necessary, officially translated into English
Accepted certificates
- High School Diploma, GCSE, Higher Secondary Certificate, SAT, WAEC, WASSCE, NECO, JAMB, Baccalaureate and equivalents
Application documents
- Copies of the certificate and transcript
- 1 passport-size photo
- Copy of passport (or birth certificate)
- Proof of English proficiency (if available)
Admission
- Applications are accepted twice a year (fall and spring semesters)
Transfer students
- Minimum CGPA 2.00 out of 4.00
- Not dismissed from the previous university
- Usually admitted for semesters 2–5
Master's and PhD (Graduate)
- Master's: bachelor's degree + faculty requirements
- PhD: master's degree
- For Turkish citizens (thesis programs and PhD): ALES ≥ 55 (or GRE Math ≥ 610 / GMAT ≥ 450)
- Applications are accepted year-round (best before the end of August / December)
Documents
- Official transcript (Bachelor/Master) + grade conversion table if CGPA is not on a 4.00 scale
- Certified copies of diplomas (+ English translation)
- Proof of English proficiency (for English-taught programs)
- 3 recommendation letters (not required for EMU graduates)
- Other documents required by the faculty
English language requirements
for English-taught programs
- Applicants whose first language is not English take the EMU English exam or provide an accepted certificate
- Direct exemption from the preparatory program: IELTS 5.5 · TOEFL iBT 65 · PTE Academic 42 · SAT (Reading & Writing) 430
- Medicine and Translation & Interpreting: IELTS 6.0 · TOEFL iBT 72
Как мы работаем
How admission works with us
We support you at every stage — from the first consultation to your first days in Famagusta.
Step 01
Consultation and program selection
- Contact us for a free consultation
- We review your background, grades and preferences
- We select the optimal program and study level
- We explain deadlines, costs and requirements
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Step 02
Document preparation
- School certificate/diploma with transcript (notarized English translation)
- International passport (valid for at least 1 year)
- Photos 6×6 cm (2 pcs.)
- English certificate (IELTS / TOEFL) or readiness to attend Prep School
- For Medicine/Dentistry/Pharmacy — additional requirements
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Step 03
Application submission
- We complete and submit the online application to EMU
- We attach the full set of documents
- We communicate with the university's admission office
- We track the application status and keep you informed
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Step 04
Receiving the acceptance letter
- After approval you receive an official letter of admission
- Review takes 2 to 6 weeks
- We help verify the details in the letter
- We confirm your place at the university
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Step 05
Visa and transfer arrangements
- We help obtain the student visa / TRNC residence permit
- We prepare the document package for the visa center
- We arrange transfer from Ercan Airport
- We advise on the flight and belongings
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Step 06
Accommodation and adaptation
- We meet you at the airport in person
- We check you into EMU dormitories or a private apartment
- We help with a SIM card, bank card, transport
- We run an orientation: your first days in Famagusta
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Application deadlines
Application deadlines
Applications are accepted twice a year. We recommend applying early.
Fall semester
Main intake. Classes start in September.
We recommend applying by June
Spring semester
Additional intake. Classes start in February.
We recommend applying by November
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