1. Dogu Akdeniz Üniversitesi (world ranking: 1729)
Founded in 1979, Dogu Akdeniz Üniversitesi (Eastern Mediterranean University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized town of Famagusta (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Northern Cyprus. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Yüksekögretim Planlama, Denetleme, Akreditasyon ve Koordinasyon Kurulu (Higher Education Planning, Evaluation, Accreditation and Coordination Council, North Cyprus), Dogu Akdeniz Üniversitesi (DAÜ) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Dogu Akdeniz Üniversitesi (DAÜ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 39 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Cypriot higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.