Proudly holding the distinction of being the first university established in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) continues to strengthen its respected position in a variety of prestigious global university rankings through its strong academic staff and outstanding research capacity. Advancing its standing year after year, EMU remains a pioneering institution and a university of firsts in the country.
According to the results announced on Thursday, 18 June 2026, at 02:01 a.m., EMU was ranked 691st among 1,504 universities from more than 100 countries, once again earning the distinction of being the highest-ranked university in the TRNC.
Ranking ahead of 54.1% of the universities evaluated worldwide, EMU also achieved a notable distinction by placing 10th among the 28 Turkish universities included in the rankings.
EMU Stands Out Through the Impact of Its Scientific Publications
The QS World University Rankings 2027, published by the UK-based organization QS, were compiled using data from 21 million academic papers and 222 million citations gathered in partnership with Elsevier, one of the world’s leading providers of information and analytics. Ranked among the leading institutions in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and recognized globally for its international character, EMU climbed six places compared to the previous year in the International Students Ratio indicator, reaching 13th place worldwide.
EMU also advanced five places in the Employment Outcomes indicator, ranking 310th globally in this category. The University’s strongest performance areas include International Students Ratio, where it achieved a perfect 100/100 score, International Faculty Ratio with 86.5/100, and International Research Network with 61.5/100, highlighting EMU’s strong international outlook and global academic engagement.
“EMU Will Continue to Represent the TRNC with Pride on the Global Stage”
Commenting on the achievement, EMU Rector Prof. Dr. Hasan Kılıç stated that they take great pride in EMU maintaining its position as the highest-ranked university in the TRNC in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
Emphasizing that EMU enjoys a strong presence not only within the TRNC but also across the region and the international higher education landscape, Prof. Dr. Kılıç remarked: “Being ranked 691st in such a comprehensive ranking, which evaluates universities from more than 100 countries, clearly demonstrates our University’s strong position in the global academic arena.
EMU’s advancement to 13th place globally in the International Students Ratio category, along with its strong performance in indicators such as International Faculty Ratio and International Research Network, clearly highlights the University’s diverse academic environment, international vision, and scientific collaborations. At the same time, the improvement we have achieved in graduate employability and international visibility further reinforces the worldwide reputation and value of an EMU diploma.
Today’s proud achievement is the result of the dedicated efforts of our academic, administrative, and support staff, as well as our students, graduates, and the entire EMU Family. We remain firmly committed to working, producing, and advancing our University with the responsibility of representing the TRNC in the best possible way within the global higher education arena. I sincerely congratulate all stakeholders who have contributed to this success and wish the EMU Family continued achievements in the years ahead.”
