Life in Northern Cyprus
for EMU students
Famagusta (Gazimağusa) is a safe, sunny and multicultural city home to the EMU campus. Learn everything about life, housing, costs and the student environment.
Student housing
EMU offers modern on-campus dormitories. You can also rent a private apartment in Famagusta or Iskele.
EMU Dormitories
Safe, all-inclusive (meals, internet, utilities). On-campus living, minutes from academic buildings.
Private apartments
A more affordable option. We help find reliable landlords and review the contract. Famagusta and Iskele are popular areas.
Many students from CIS countries choose an EMU dormitory for the first semester to settle in, then move to a private apartment. We help at every stage.
Student cost of living
Approximate monthly student budget in Famagusta (USD)
Housing
$200–400
per month
Food
$200–400
per month
Transport
$50–100
per month
Communication
$50
per month
Total: approximately $500–950/month — a comfortable student life in Iskele or Famagusta
Student life
100+ nationalities
The EMU campus is a multicultural environment. Students from all over the world, English is the main language of communication.
Student clubs and sports
Dozens of interest clubs, sports sections and a modern sports complex on campus.
Climate and sea
Sun 300+ days a year. The campus is close to the sea — beaches, walks, water sports. Mild winters, warm summers.
- One of the safest regions in the Mediterranean
- Secured EMU campus with 24/7 video surveillance
- Low crime rate, friendly local population
- Medical center on campus, insurance for students
Practical tips
How to prepare for moving to Northern Cyprus
How to get there
Fly into Ercan Airport. Transfer to Famagusta takes 40–60 min. We arrange the pickup.
What to bring
Documents, medicine, laptop, power adapter. Clothes and household items can be bought locally.
Communication and internet
Get a local SIM (Turkcell / Telsim) on arrival. Wi-Fi is available on campus.
Ready to start studying at EMU?
Take the first step towards education at Eastern Mediterranean University. We help with admission, visa, housing and adaptation in Northern Cyprus.