Girne American University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4669 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1212 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #10 of 43 | In Cyprus |
| #1 of 3 | In Kyrenia |
| #1762 of 3,323 | For Management Information Systems |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 68%
- Enrollment
- 15,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.gau.edu.tr
- Languages
- English;Turkish
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 68% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Undergraduate: High School Diploma or equivalent; evidence of English competence such as TOEFL (500 or 173: paper or computer) or IELTS (6.0). Master's and Doctorate programme: Bachelor's degree, plus the above English-language competence |
| Academic Calendar | September to August (September - January; February-June; July-August) |
| Enrollment | 15,000 |
| Full time employee | 345 |
| Student:staff ratio | 43:1 |
We've calculated the 68% acceptance rate for Girne American University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Girne American University has published 1,181 scientific papers with 13,799 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Law, Biology, Medicine, Engineering, and Business.
Girne American University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 | 9 |
| 2000 | 0 | 15 |
| 2001 | 6 | 14 |
| 2002 | 3 | 17 |
| 2003 | 2 | 5 |
| 2004 | 1 | 9 |
| 2005 | 3 | 10 |
| 2006 | 2 | 5 |
| 2007 | 9 | 11 |
| 2008 | 4 | 14 |
| 2009 | 5 | 13 |
| 2010 | 4 | 19 |
| 2011 | 7 | 26 |
| 2012 | 21 | 30 |
| 2013 | 21 | 73 |
| 2014 | 27 | 103 |
| 2015 | 55 | 138 |
| 2016 | 99 | 173 |
| 2017 | 62 | 255 |
| 2018 | 78 | 333 |
| 2019 | 80 | 475 |
| 2020 | 133 | 910 |
| 2021 | 149 | 1741 |
| 2022 | 140 | 2319 |
| 2023 | 117 | 2852 |
| 2024 | 88 | 2560 |
| 2025 | 68 | 2047 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Girne American University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Programs | €6,000 |
| Graduate Programs | €7,500 |
| PhD Programs | €9,000 |
The currency used is Euro (€).
Girne American University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Girne American University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | TBD | TBD |
| Physics | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Önlisans Diplomasi | Air Transport, Dance, Logistics Management, Marine Transport, Midwifery, Nursing, Parks and Recreation, Physical Education, Sports Management, Theatre, Transport Management |
|---|---|
| Lisans Diplomasi | Accountancy, American Studies, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Automotive Engineering, Banking, Business Administration, Chinese, Cinema and Television, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Cultural Studies, Dietetics, Economics, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, English, Finance, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages Education, Graphic Design, Health Administration, Hotel and Restaurant, Industrial Engineering, Information Management, Interior Design, International Business, International Law, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Law, Literature, Management Systems, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Music Education, Native Language Education, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Painting and Drawing, Parks and Recreation, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Protective Services, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Relations, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Software Engineering, Sports, Sports Management, Tourism, Translation and Interpretation |
| Tip Doktorlugu Diplomasi | Medicine, Surgery |
| Yüksek Lisans Diplomasi | Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Business Administration, Commercial Law, Comparative Literature, Computer Education, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Curriculum, Cybersecurity, Design, Economics, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Technology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages Education, Gender Studies, Health Administration, Heritage Preservation, Hotel and Restaurant, Industrial Engineering, Interior Design, International Law, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Law, Private Law, Psychology, Public Relations, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Social Psychology, Teacher Training, Tourism |
| Doktora Diplomasi | Architecture, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Educational Administration, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Foreign Languages Education, Hotel and Restaurant, Information Management, International Studies, Management Systems, Marketing, Media Studies, Political Sciences, Psychology, Tourism |
Notable alumni
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Ekrem İmamoğlu
- Occupations
- real estate developerstatespersonbusinesspersonpolitician
- Biography
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Ekrem İmamoğlu is a Turkish politician who has served as the 32nd Mayor of Istanbul since 2019. He is currently suspended from the office by the governor and remained in detention since March 19, 2025. He denies the accusations and claims they have been politically motivated. He is the Republican People's Party (CHP) presumptive candidate for the next Turkish presidential election.
Girne American University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Architecture, Fine Arts, and Design | Architecture, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Painting and Drawing |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Business | Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, International Business, Management, Management Systems, Marketing |
| Faculty : Communication | Cinema and Television, Journalism, Marketing, Media Studies, Public Relations, Radio and Television Broadcasting |
| Faculty : Education | Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, Foreign Languages Education, Music Education, Native Language Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education |
| Faculty : Engineering | Artificial Intelligence, Automotive Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Dietetics, Health Administration, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Protective Services, Rehabilitation and Therapy |
| Faculty : Humanities | American Studies, Chinese, Cultural Studies, English, Literature, Psychology, Translation and Interpretation |
| Faculty : Law | International Law, Law |
| Faculty : Medicine | Medicine, Surgery |
| Faculty : Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
| Faculty : Political Sciences | International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Public Administration |
| Faculty : Sports | Parks and Recreation, Physical Education, Sports, Sports Management |
| Faculty : Tourism | Hotel and Restaurant, Tourism |
| Institute : Graduate Studies and Research | Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Broadcasting Electronics, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Comparative Literature, Computer Education, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Curriculum, Cybersecurity, Design, Economics, Educational Administration, Educational Technology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Finance, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages Education, Gender Studies, Health Administration, Heritage Preservation, Hotel and Restaurant, Human Resources, Industrial Engineering, Interior Design, International Business, International Law, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Studies, Journalism, Law, Management, Management Systems, Marketing, Media Studies, Political Sciences, Private Law, Psychology, Public Relations, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Social Psychology, Teacher Training, Tourism |
| School : Aviation | Air Transport, Transport Management |
| School : Marine Transport and Logistics | Logistics Management, Marine Transport |
| School : Nursing | Midwifery, Nursing |
| School : Performing Arts (Droy) | Theatre |
| School : Performing Arts (Pera) | Dance |
| School : Sports and Recreation Management | Parks and Recreation, Physical Education, Sports Management |
General information
| Alternative names | GAU Girne Amerikan Üniversitesi |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1985 |
| Accreditation | Council of Higher Education (YÖK); Higher Education Planning, Evaluation, Accreditation and Coordination Council of Northern Cyprus (YÖDAK) |
| Motto | Discendo Vivimus Vision for the Future |
| Colors | red, navy, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | University Drive P.O. Box 10 Girne, Mersin, 99138 Cyprus |
|---|---|
| City population | 33,000 |