EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN UNIVERSITY

http://www.emu.edu.tr
Dear Sir / Madam, Thank you very much for your interest in our University. Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), which was established as a state-trust university in 1979 in North Cyprus, is an international university offering worldwiderecognized undergraduate and graduate degrees in 101 different disciplines mostly in English. EMU is the largest and the most developed university in Cyprus and over the past thirty-three years has acquired highly acclaimed international reputation. EMU is pleased to offer a complete education experience on a magnificent campus, with a modern library, research centers, research labs, dormitories, student clubs, sport complexes all geared towards meeting the needs of 14.000 students coming from 68 countries. Our international and well educated faculty members ensure that all students are equipped with good quality education, excellent research skills and general knowledge in various disciplines. To date, EMU has graduated some 34,000 students, who are now successfully pursuing careers or graduate studies both at home and abroad. All programs at EMU are accredited by the Turkish Council of Higher Education (YK). Eastern Mediterranean University is also proud to announce its membership to European University Association (EUA), International Association of Universities (IAU), Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW), Community of Mediterranean Universities (CMU) and many more. Moreover, EMU has developed frameworks for collaboration and mobility with 83 universities in 30 countries (13 in the EU). Furthermore, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Civil Engineering programs are granted substantial equivalency by ABET (the American Board for Engineering and Technology) ( among 170 universities in Turkey with EMU only five univeristies obtained the accreditation of ABET), Tourism and Hospitality Management programs are approved by TEDQUAL (Teaching Education Quality in Tourism), and the School of Computing Technologies and School of Tourism and Hospitality Management are EDEXCEL centers and many more. According to rankings by Webometrics, which is centered in Spain, among 160 universities in Turkey, Eastern Mediterranean University has been ranked the 4th among private universities (foundation universities) in Turkey. (http://www.emu.edu.tr/aboutemu/emuhistory.aspx) Eastern Mediterranean University offers: 4 - years (8 semesters) study of Bachelor Degree programs. 2 - years (4 semester) study of Associate Degree programs. Min. 1 to 2 years study of Masters Degree Programs. Min. 2 to 5 years study of Doctoral (Ph.D.) studies. 1

TIME TABLE Each academic year is composed of two semesters: Fall and Spring semester. FALL SEMESTER 15 August September End of September or beginning of October End of January Beginning of February Semester Break SPRING SEMESTER 15 December February February End of January Beginning of February Summer Break

Admissions deadline Course registration Commencement of classes Final Exams

2012 2013 Academic Year Fall Semester covers the following dates*: University registration English Proficiency Exam Course registration dates Commencement of classes Last Day for Course Add / Drop Final Exams Summer Break *For the detailed academic calendar please visit www.emu.edu.tr. Dates are subject to
change by the University Administration without prior notice.

: September 2012 : 11 September 2012 : 12 14 September 2012 : 17 September 2012 : 01 October 2012 : 03 18 January 2013

There is no application fee when applying to the Eastern Mediterranean University. Please check www.emu.edu.tr for more detailed academic calendar. GRADUATE PROGRAMS The Institute of Graduate Studies & Research deals with all graduate programs at Eastern Mediterranean University where you can get detailed information by visiting the institutes web site at http://grad.emu.edu.tr . SCHOLARSHIPS & RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP Every semester each faculty allocates a number of research assistant positions for graduate students according to the faculty budget and the load of work rather than granting scholarships. Students whose undergraduate CGPA is over 3.00 out of 4.00 can apply for research assistantship which are subject to careful evaluation. A full- time research assistant gets exemption from tuition fee as long as his/her assistantship continues and has a salary. Part-time research assistant has exemption only from one modules tuition fee and has a salary. For more information please contact http://grad.emu.edu.tr or the related faculty/ department. 2

MASTER AND PH.D PROGRAMS NON THESIS MASTER PROGRAMS

Code 511

Program M.B.A. in Business Administration

Minimum requirements to complete the program 14 courses and 1 term project 10 courses and 1 term project 10 courses and 1 term project 10 courses and 1 term project 10 courses and 1 term project 10 courses and 1 term project 10 courses and 1 term project 10 courses and 1 term project 10 courses and 1 term project 10 courses and 1 term project 10 courses and 1 term project 10 courses and 1 term project 10 courses and 1 term project

51HA M.A. in Marketing Management 512A M.S. in Economics 513 M.A. in International Relations

514A M.S. in Banking and Finance 527 540 M.S. in Construction Management and Technology M.S. in Information Systems

54GB M.S. in Developmental Psychology 552 M.S. in Tourism Management

571A M.S. in Architecture 572A M. Int. Arch. in Interior Architecture 584 53T M.A. in Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design M.Tech. in Information Technology

MASTER PROGRAMS WITH THESIS Code 510 Program M.B.A. in Business Administration Minimum requirements to complete the program 12 courses, seminar and thesis 7 courses, seminar and thesis 7 courses, seminar and thesis 7 courses, seminar and thesis 7 courses, seminar and thesis 7 courses, seminar and thesis 3

51HA M.A. in Marketing Management 512 513 514 521 M.S. in Economics M.A. in International Relations M.S. in Banking and Finance M.S. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

522 523 525 526

M.S. in Civil Engineering M.S. in Mechanical Engineering M.S. in Computer Engineering M.S. in Industrial Engineering

7 courses, seminar and thesis 7 courses, seminar and thesis 7 courses, seminar and thesis 7 courses, seminar and thesis 7 courses, seminar and thesis 7 courses, seminar and thesis 7 courses, seminar and thesis 7 courses, seminar and thesis 8 courses, seminar and thesis 7 courses, seminar and thesis 7 courses, seminar and thesis 7 courses, seminar and thesis 7 courses, seminar and thesis 7 courses, seminar and thesis 7 courses, seminar and thesis 7 courses, seminar and thesis 7 courses, seminar and thesis 7 courses, seminar and thesis 7 courses, seminar and thesis

541A M.S. in Mathematics 541B M.S. in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science 542 543 544 54F 548 M.S. in Physics M.S. in Chemistry M.A. in English Language and Literature M.A. in Eastern Mediterranean Studies M.A. in Turkish Language and Literature

54GA M.S. in Developmental Psychology 551 561 5A1 5A8 571 572 574 580 M.S. in Tourism Management LL.M. (in Turkish) M.A. in English Language Teaching M.A. in Educational Sciences M.S. in Architecture M.S. in Interior Architecture M.S. in Urban Design

M.A. in Communication and Media Studies 7 courses, seminar and thesis

PH.D PROGRAMS
Minimum requirements to complete the program * 8 courses, PhD qualification exam, and thesis 7 courses, PhD qualification exam, and thesis 7 courses, PhD qualification exam, and thesis 7 courses, PhD qualification exam, and thesis 7 courses, PhD qualification exam, and thesis 7 courses, PhD qualification exam, and thesis 7 courses, PhD qualification exam, thesis 7 courses, PhD qualification exam, thesis 7 courses, PhD qualification exam, thesis 7 courses, PhD qualification exam, thesis 7 courses, PhD qualification exam, thesis 8 courses, PhD qualification exam, thesis 7 courses, PhD qualification exam, thesis 7 courses, PhD qualification exam, thesis 7 courses, PhD qualification exam, thesis

Code 612 614 621 622 623 625 626

Program Ph.D. in Economics Ph.D. in Finance Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Ph.D. in Civil Engineering Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. in Computer Engineering Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering

641A Ph.D. in Mathematics 641B Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science 642 643 6A1 6A8 671 680 Ph.D. in Physics Ph.D. in Chemistry Ph.D. in English Language Teaching Ph.D. in Educational Sciences Ph.D. in Architecture Ph.D. in Communication

NOTE: *Publication of at least one article in an internationally acknowledged journal is needed for thesis defense.

APPLICATIONS
Applications to the graduate programs at EMU are accepted twice a year, prior to the beginning of each semester. The Institute of Graduate Studies & Research deals with all graduate programs at Eastern Mediterranean University - http://grad.emu.edu.tr. Prospective applicants are required to have a Bachelor's Degree (BA / Bsc./ BS) for Master Degree applications and a Master's Degree (MS / MSc. / MA) for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) applications. All applicants for whom English is a second language may be required to pass EMU English proficiency exam, or present documents demonstrating their English proficiency level. In addition, students who can provide documents showing that the medium of instruction was English in the University/ Program they graduated from can obtain exemption from the English Proficiency Test. The minimum requirement for TOEFL and IELTS are: Master TOEFL: Paper based TOEFL: Computer based TOEFL: Internet based IELTS EMU English Proficiency Test Application Please visit http://www.emu.edu.tr or http://www.emu.edu.tr/applyonline/default.aspx to submit your application online. Documents Required when Applying 1. 2. 3. An official transcript of all university - level courses taken* A comparative mark / grade table if CGPA on the transcript is not out of 4.00* Attested photocopies of diplomas received from a university or equivalent institutions* * English translations of these documents are necessary if they are in any language other than English. 4. Documentation of scores received for English (i.e. TOEFL) and academic proficiency exams/tests (i.e. GRE) 550 213 80 6.5 75 Phd 550 213 80 6.5 75

You should document your English proficiency with a valid English Proficiency Test result (Please check the requirements on the Important Notice page). If you do not hold a valid test result, or fail to score 75 or above on the EMU English Proficiency Exam, you will still be able to continue the master program on the condition that you follow the postgraduate English language support program. You will be placed in a one-semester or two-semester language support program according to your level. Those who score below 30 in the English Proficiency Exam will be required to follow an intensive (20 hour/week) English support program without any graduate course load.

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Three letters of reference (not required for the graduates of EMU) Documents o Give details of any grant/scholarships that you have already been awarded o Give details of any application(s) for a grant/scholarship that you have made (add documents) o Statement of Purpose / Intention: (Please submit on a separate sheet: Your purpose in applying to the program chosen, explaining your motivation as well as the areas of specialization which would be of interest to you within the discipline) 7. A photocopy of your passport or I.D. card 8. A completed Curriculum Vitae (CV) 9. Two passport-sized (approx. 6 cm x 5 cm) photographs 10. An evidence of financial guarantee indicating sufficient funds are available for tuition and living expenses. 11. Program specific documents: i.e. Architecture ( PhD & Master): Portfolio SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS ONLINE APPLICATION All Master and PhD applications should be online at http://www.emu.edu.tr/applyonline. Registrars Office Tel E-mail Facsimile (Fax.) Postal Address : : +(90) 392 630 1515 registrar@emu.edu.tr : +(90) 392 3651241 or +(90) 392 3651317 : Registrars Office Eastern Mediterranean University Famagusta (Gazimausa) T. R. North Cyprus via Mersin 10 - Turkey

EVALUATION OF THE APPLICATION As soon as the application is received, it is evaluated by the proposed academic departments and the Institute of Graduate Studies & Research. Incomplete application forms are not taken into consideration. An acceptance letter is e-mailed to the applicant (if requested posted to the postal address of eligible applicants). Applicants whose academic qualifications are not sufficient are also informed.

TUITION FEE:
For the tuition fee details of Masters and Doctorate Programs, please visit http://registrar.emu.edu.tr/English/feesandbanks/feesandbanks.htm or http://grad.emu.edu.tr. If you do not complete your registration, your first semester tuition fee is not refunded under any condition.

COST OF LIVING: Each student has a different life style. Expected average costs are given below. Accommodation Living Expenses TOTAL VISA 7 : US $ 2,000 (semester average) : US $ 3,500 (semester average) : US $ 5,500 (semester average

If there is any, please go to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Representative Office (w w w . t r n c i n f o . c o m ) to get visa for North Cyprus with the following documents. Then apply to the Turkish Embassy or Consulate with your TRNC VISA together with the following documents: If there is no TRNC Representative Office in your country, directly go to Turkish Embassy or Consulate to get a transit-visa for Turkey with the following documents. Please visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs web site at w w w . m f a . g o v . t r for the closest Turkish Embassy to your area. Your acceptance letter from Eastern Mediterranean University The Money Transfer Receipt / Reference. Your original academic diplomas / certificates. Your Passport

N.B: All flights to North Cyprus are connected through Turkey. Therefore, you need a Transit-Visa for Turkey even your final destination is North Cyprus (ERCAN Airport) SCHOLARSHIPS 1 - International Student Scholarship: International Student Scholarship System: From the Spring Semester of the 2009-2010 academic year, international undergraduate and postgraduate (Master) students registering to the Eastern Mediterranean University will be able to apply for merit-based scholarships. These scholarships will be awarded according to: i) High school diploma scores. (for undergraduate applications) ii) University Examination scores. iii) Academic performance at former university in the case of transfer students. The award and distribution of the scholarships will be overseen by the International Students Merit-Based Scholarship Evaluation Committee. According to the decision of the committee, applicants may receive a 25% or 50% reduction in fees. Further, each semester, two applicants from every country will receive a full 100% scholarship. It is the policy of the committee to award the full quota of scholarships each semester. GUIDELINES Student Performance (approximate) % 85-100 % 71-100 % 65-70 Please visit information. Scholarship Award % 100 Scholarship % 50 Scholarship % 25 Scholarship for more

http://registrar.emu.edu.tr/English/scholarships/scholarships.htm

2 - High Honor Students Scholarship: In accordance with the criteria set for Academic Scholarships, successful EMU students eligible to be called High Honor students, receive reduction from their fees. This scholarship applies to those students who score a CGPA of 3.00, and a GPA between 3.50 and 4.00 during the previous semester. This reduction depends on the number of students who score similar results. 3 - TRNC Government Scholarship Successful students are also entitled to apply for scholarship through Turkish Embassies abroad where a few students are granted. Please visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs web site at w w w . m f a . g o v . t r for the closest Turkish Embassy to your area. 4 - Sports Scholarship Students who compete for the University individually or in teams at the local level or in Turkey, and bring championships to the University are granted these scholarships. Based on the decision of the University Executive Board, students receive exemption from their fees for one or two terms. EXCHANGE AND COLLABORATION The exchange and collaboration program allows students the opportunity to take courses in different universities for one semester. We have exchange student agreements with San Diego State University , Long Beach State University , Central Conneticuit State University and Louisiana State University. For more information please visit http://ic.emu.edu.tr RESEARCH & TEACHING EMU is actively engaged in recruiting highly qualified scholars and researchers who are also dedicated and energetic educators. The majority of professors teaching at the University have received their Doctoral degrees in Europe or the United States. The faculty comprise a diverse international community of scholars, from the U.S. and Canada; Europe, including Britain, Ireland, Turkey and North Cyprus; the Middle East; and Asia, including Russia and the Independent Republics. The University encourages and promotes scholarly research and publication in all academic fields of study, and many faculty members are also actively involved in community matters, as professional writers, editors, advisors to the government, or consultants to businesses and industrial corporations; and hence they are able to bring to their teaching the expertise and professionalism that comes from experience. http://research.emu.edu.tr RESIDENCE AND WORK PERMIT All students studying at TRNC are required by law to obtain a residence permit. The University help students in getting the residence permit. Work permit, in addition to residence permit, is strictly 9

required for those who would like to work part-time while studying. Unfortunately, job opportunities are very limited so enough financial fund should be guaranteed for studying. On the other hand, students are welcomed to apply for part time jobs in the University administration. Students can work in the following departments within University campus: Registrars Office, Dormitories, Library, Computer Center, Security Office, Public Relations, Promotion Office, Canteens & Cafeterias, etc. On the other hand, it is possible to find job outside the campus. LOCATION EMU is located in Gazimagusa (Famagusta) in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea with its unique proximity to Europe, Asia and Africa. Gazimagusa, is a lovely coast town with a very quiet and friendly atmosphere, at the Crossroads of culture. The town is only 40 minutes away from the international Ercan Airport with easy transportation facilities. Get to know more North Cyprus: http://www.northcyprus.cc CAMPUS LIFE ACCOMODATION Dormitories at Eastern Mediterranean University are all designed to meet the needs of the students at the best possible way. Every detail has been thought of to create a silent and peaceful studying environment. Students can choose from 14 different types of on campus dormitories that can accomodate up to 5,000 students. Please go on to the web site http://dormitories.emu.edu.tr to get more informaion on dormitories. New registered students are given priority on the placement to dormitories. Students can also rent flat or rooms in private hostels in Gazimagusa (Famagusta). SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Life at EMU is in general pleasant and comfortable. Students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities and may join a broad range of social and cultural events in the university. There are numerous student clubs and societies at EMU for a wide range of activities including tennis, basketball, volleyball, football, handball, cricket, climbing, chess, ceramics, journalism, art, science and culture, literature, folklore, drama and animation, music, cinema, and photography. Also, every year EMU organizes an International Spring Festival which includes all sort of social, cultural and sport activities for ten days. The EMU Radio and TV station are also operated by students, and broadcasts musical and cultural programs. The campus is also very lively with lots of green and recreation areas where the Mediterranean climate offers warm and sunny weather almost nine months in a year. CANTEENS & CAFETARIAS There are nearly 45 canteen, cafeteria and restaurants for students that their hygenity and pricing procedures are regularly controlled by the Univeristy Administartion. Two table dhot 10

e restaurants in campus offer 4 different meals for lunch and dinner at discount rates to students. HELP DESK The University would like to ensure that the necessary support is given to all students. Help Desks have been established in each department, especially for newcomers, where academic staff and the research assistants help students by advising on effective ways of studying and how to be successful. These Desks are kept open until 24:00.
PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING GUIDANCE AND RESEARCH CENTER (EMUPDRAM)

The Aim of EMU-PDRAM; is to help EMU students with their search for understanding and for developing an awareness of their social, academic, and cognitive potentials. As a result of this understanding, these students will become responsible individuals who will be able to share with, and to care about others no matter how culturally different these others may be, and accept them for who they are. Also they will be helped to have free choices and to carry the responsibilities of these choices. With the support of the Center, students, hopefully, will mature into the kind of individuals who will be capable of leading a productive and successful life during their higher education, and after graduation. UNIVERSITY FACILITIES The modern library, 25 research centers, 80 student computer laboratories with free access to Internet, 50 student clubs, sport teams in 16 different sport activities, outdoor and indoor sport complexes (http://spor.emu.edu.tr), cafeterias, book store, post office, bank and ATMs of some banks, internet caf, fully equipped Medical Center, the Psychological Counseling Guidance and Research Center and in the dormitories area barber & coiffure, laundry, shops, bike renting service offer students an excellent studying and living environment in addition to social enrichment. INTERNATIONAL CENTER The International Center was established to meet the demands and needs of international students from 68 different countries. One of the aim of the center is to give students a high level of support to ensure that their time here will be as rewarding and problem-free as possible. Please visit their web site for more information at http://ic.emu.edu.tr. INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF EMU You may contact our representatives from around the world either to get more information or to apply. Please visit our web site at http://www.emu.edu.tr to reach the list of representatives.

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