EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN UNIVERSITY

Graduate Programs

Graduate programs leading to Master’s and Doctor of Philosophy degrees are offered in the Business Administration and Economics, Engineering, Arts and Sciences, Education, Communications and Architecture Faculties and in the Faculty of Law as listed below.

MASTER’S PROGRAMS

NON – THESIS MASTER’S PROGRAMS

Program	Required modules to complete the program
MBA in Business Administration	16 courses and 1 term project
MS in Banking & Finance	10 courses and 1 term project
MS in Construction	11 courses and 1 term project
MS in Technology & Management	10 courses and 1 term project
MS in Information Systems	10 courses and 1 term project
M. Ed. In Secondary School Subject Teaching (in Turkish)	14 courses
MS in Tourism Management	10 courses and 1 term project

MASTER’S PROGRAMS WITH THESIS

Program	Required modules to complete the program
MBA in Business Administration	14 courses, seminar and thesis
MS in Economics	8 courses, seminar and thesis
MA in International Relations	9 courses, seminar and thesis
MS in Banking & Finance	8 courses, seminar and thesis
MS in Electrical & Engineeering	7 courses, seminar and thesis
MS in Civil Engineering	7 courses, seminar and thesis
MS in Mechanical Engineering	7 courses, seminar and thesis
MS in Computer Engineering	7 courses, seminar and thesis
MS in Industrial Engineering	8 courses, seminar and thesis
MS in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science	7 courses, seminar and thesis
MS in Physics	7 courses, seminar and thesis
MS in Chemistry	7 courses, seminar and thesis
MA in English Literature and Humanities	7 courses, seminar and thesis
MA in Turkish Language and Literature	7 courses, seminar and thesis
M.Ed. in Educational Sciences	7 courses, seminar and thesis
MA in English Language Teaching (ELT)	8 courses, seminar and thesis
MA in Communication and Media Studies	7 courses, seminar and thesis
M. Arch. in Architecture	7 courses, seminar and thesis
MS in Tourism Management	9 courses, seminar and 1 term project

DOCTORAL PROGRAMS

Program	Required modules to complete the program
PhD in Economics	8 courses and thesis
PhD in Electrical & Engineering	7 courses and thesis
PhD in Civil Engineering	7 courses and thesis
PhD in Mechanical Engineering	7 courses and thesis
PhD in Computer Engineering	7 courses and thesis
PhD in Industrial Engineering	8 courses and thesis
PhD in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science	7 courses and thesis
PhD in Mathematics	7 courses and thesis
PhD in Physics	7 courses and thesis
PhD in Chemistry	7 courses and thesis
PhD in Educational Sciences	7 courses and thesis
PhD in English Language Teaching	9 courses and thesis
PhD in Communication	7 courses and thesis
PhD in Architecture	7 courses and thesis

APPLICATIONS

Applications to the graduate programs at EMU can be made twice a year, prior to the beginning of each semester. Application deadlines are announced on the Institute’s and the Registrar’s Office’s web sites.

Application deadline for Fall 2008-2009 : 15 August 2008 by mail
29 August 2008 by e-mail, fax or in person

All applicants for whom English is a second language are required to pass a proficiency examination organized by EMU, or present a recent TOEFL or IELTS score.

Prospective applicants are required to fill out an application form available at the http://grad.emu.edu.tr or at Registrar's Office, and submit the completed form to the Registrar’s Office, together with a letter of reference and an official transcript of all graduate and undergraduate coursework completed up to the time of application. Candidates are required in addition to submit a document of financial guarantee showing that sufficient funds are available for tuition and living expenses.

How to apply?

Please forward the filled and signed “Graduate Programs Application Form” together with the documents indicated above to the Registrar’s Office by one of the following ways:

E-mail : registrar@emu.edu.tr

Facsimile (Fax.) : +(90) 392 3651241 or + (90) 392 3651317

Postal Address                : Registrar’s Office
                                       Eastern Mediterranean University
                                         Famagusta (Gazimağusa) - North Cyprus via Mersin 10 - Turkey

A list of documents needed for application is given below:

Fully completed application form, signed and dated
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* (i.e. 4 years study bachelor degree)

*English translations of these documents are necessary if they are in any language other than English.

Background or training in English (must be documented)
Three letters of reference (not required for EMU graduates)
Supplementary Documents
Give details of any grant/scholarships that you have already been awarded (valid for your studentship at EMU) (add documents):
Give details of any application(s) for a grant/scholarship that you have made (add documents)
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)
A photocopy of your passport or I.D. card
Two passport-sized (approx. 6 cm x 5 cm) photographs
Program specific documents: Architecture ( PhD & Master): Portfolio
List of documents attached

English Language Requirements:
All applicants for whom English is a second language are required to pass a proficiency examination organized by EMU, or present a recent TOEFL or IELTS score. This is not valid for those applying the programs in which the medium of instruction is Turkish. Students who cannot demonstrate their English Proficiency level are required to sit for the English Proficiency Test conducted by EMU Department of English Language Teaching. Students who cannot obtain a passing mark are admitted to the School of Foreign Languages at the EMU to improve their English for one or two semesters.

English Language Tests and their minimum scores accepted by the EMU:

Test	Master	PhD	Period of validity
TOEFL: Paper-based	550	550	2 years
TOEFL: Computer-based	213	213	2 years
TOEFL: Internet Based	80	80	2 years
IELTS	6.5	6.5	2 years
EMU English Proficiency Test	75	75	2 years
KPDS (Turkish applicants)	75	85	5 years
ÜDS (Turkish applicants)	75	85	Valid for life

Other test(s) not specified above (if any) are subject to the evaluation by the ELT Department of EMU. Departments may set their own higher requirements

EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION

As soon as your application is received, it is evaluated by the department applied and the final decision is made by the Institute of Graduate Studies & Research. The result is forwarded to your postal address by the Registrar’s office. An acceptance letter is posted to the postal address of eligible applicants and a rejection letter to the applicant whose academic qualifications are not sufficient. Incomplete application forms are not taken into consideration.

TUITION FEES

Tuition fee for full-time study for the 2007-2208 academic year was 2932.50 USD per semester in the Engineering Faculty and 2417.50 USD in all other faculties. The tuition fee for the 2008-2009 academic years will be announced soon. Full-time study covers 4 courses or 3 courses and thesis registration. In case of registering to less than 4 courses, the tuition fee is recalculated in accordance with the number of courses registered. Registering only to the thesis is subject to payment as well.

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 above 3.00 out of 4.00 can apply for research assistantship which is very competitive. A full- time research assistant gets exemption from tuition fee as long as his/her assistantship continues and has a salary. Part-time research assistants are exempted from only one module’s tuition fee and have a salary. For more information please contact http://grad.emu.edu.tr or the related faculty/ department.

VISA

If there is any, please go to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Representative Office (www.trncinfo.com) 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 www.mfa.gov.tr for the closest Turkish Embassy to your area.

1.Your acceptance letter from Eastern Mediterranean University
2.The Money Transfer Receipt / Reference.
3.Your original academic diplomas / certificates.
4.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 or GECITKALE Airport)

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://holidayinnorthcyprus.com
http://northcyprus.com
http://northcyprusonline.com
http://cyprusive.com

CAMPUS LIFE

Accommodation

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 accommodate up to 3,350 students. Please go on to the web site http://dormitories.emu.edu.tr to get more information 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) (rent is around 150 USD per month).

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 & Cafeterias

There are nearly 45 canteen, cafeteria and restaurants for students that their hygenity and pricing procedures are regularly controlled by the University Administration.

University Facilities

The modern library, 25 research centres, 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 café, fully equipped Medical Centre, the Psychological Counselling Guidance and Research Centre 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.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Unfortunately, students are not allowed to work in North Cyprus. However, students are welcomed to apply for part time jobs in the University administration. Students can work in the following departments within University campus: Registrar’s Office, Dormitories, Library, Computer Centre, Security Office, Public Relations, Promotion Office, Canteens & Cafeterias, etc. On the other hand, it is possible to find job outside the campus.

INTERNATIONAL CENTER

The International Centre was established to meet the demands and needs of international students from 68 different countries. One of the aim of the centre 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.

Registrar’s Office
Eastern Mediterranean University
Tel: +90 392 3650700 Fax: +90 392 365 1241
Email: registrar@emu.edu.tr http://www.emu.edu.tr

Institute of Graduate Studies and Research
Eastern Mediterranean University
Tel: +90 392 630 1157 Fax: +90 392 365 2667
E-mail: igsr@emu.edu.tr / http://www.emu.edu.tr