Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) offers a wide range of scholarships and tuition fee discounts for students who are citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), covering various areas from university admission and academic achievement throughout their studies to sporting accomplishments and special circumstances. Designed to reward student achievement and help reduce the financial cost of higher education, these opportunities provide tuition support of up to 100%, depending on the relevant eligibility criteria.
Admission and Merit-Based Scholarships
Based on the results of the EMU Entrance and Scholarship Examinations and within the quotas allocated to each program, one student is awarded a 100% scholarship, one student a 75% scholarship and one student a 50% scholarship. These scholarships cover the respective percentage of tuition fees and, for programs requiring English preparatory education, include an additional year of English language preparation. The scholarships remain valid throughout the standard duration of the respective program.
TRNC citizen students applying with GCE A/AS Level results may also qualify for scholarships covering 100%, 75% or 50% of tuition fees, depending on their academic achievement, for programs other than International Joint Undergraduate Programs (UOLP) and certificate programs.
Students who graduate from a high school or equivalent institution in the TRNC during the 2025–2026 Academic Year as the top-ranking student of their graduating class with an overall graduation grade of “Excellent” are eligible for a 100% tuition scholarship upon enrolling at EMU, with the exception of International Joint Undergraduate Programs (UOLP).
Academic Achievement Continues to Be Rewarded Throughout University Studies
At EMU, students are also rewarded for their academic achievement throughout their university studies. In each program, High Honor students ranking within the top 1% based on their semester grade point average are eligible for an academic achievement award. In this regard, the highest-ranking student receives a 20% tuition fee discount, the second-highest a 15% discount and the third-highest a 10% discount. Students who already hold a 100% tuition scholarship receive the equivalent support in the form of a cash award.
Athletic scholarships are also available to national-level athletes who continue to compete actively, as well as students who successfully represent EMU in national or international sporting events. These scholarships may cover tuition fees and/or accommodation fees, with the scope and eligibility requirements determined by the University administration.
Scholarships for Special Circumstances
EMU also offers scholarships designed to support students facing special circumstances in continuing their education. TRNC citizen students with a disability level of 40% or above are eligible for a scholarship covering 100% of tuition fees. Where a person under the student’s care has a disability, the student may be eligible for a scholarship covering 50% or 100% of tuition fees, depending on the applicable criteria. These scholarships may remain valid for up to two academic years beyond the standard duration of the program. Children of TRNC citizen martyrs or disabled veterans are also eligible for a scholarship covering 100% of tuition fees. To retain this scholarship, students are required to maintain a semester grade point average of at least 2.00.
EMU also offers a range of tuition fee discounts to help students and their families manage the cost of higher education. Children of EMU employees receive a 50% tuition fee discount, while children of EMU graduates receive a 25% discount. Students whose parents are both EMU graduates are eligible for a 50% tuition fee discount. Sibling discounts range from 25% to 50%, depending on the applicable conditions. TRNC citizen students can also benefit from an additional 5% tuition fee discount for early registration and payment.