75% scholarship: Near East University ends Spring 2015/2016.

This is to inform the general public that the seventy five percent scholarship offered to applicants of Near East university tourism and hotel management department will close by the end of the spring semester 2016. This was confirmed  by the head of admission unit in the university. 

Jay Z, Beyonce, and Blue Ivy at the White House Easter Egg Roll

 Beyonce, Jay Z, Blue Ivy were surprise guests at the White House Easter Egg roll today .The Easter event was tagged “Let’s Celebrate!” to mark the final Easter event for the Obamas.
They were joined by Beyonce's mum and Solange's son

Alomo bitters: Now 10TL in cyprus

Alomo bitters now 10 Turkish Lira in Cyprus. This was confirmed by the official supplier of Action bitters, Alomo Bitters, Baby oku and so on. 

Golden bay Ltd decided to step down the prices to encourage customers.

See who EMU will host during the social media and brand week in April 2016.

The upcoming event (social media and brand week) in Eastern Mediterranean University Famagusta,  promises to be very interesting, interactive, entertaining and educative.
Looking forward to April 7th. 

See the European accredited EEE department. Apply now to CIU

The management of Cyprus International University has released to the general public the certificate of accreditation of Electrical Electronics Department. This is to dismiss all fears that it's certificates are not recognised.
The university intends to renew it come September 2016.

This is good news for engineering students in CIU.
Apply to CIU now through CIUCONNECT (Code 1366) for 50% or 75% scholarship.
Call +905488212785

2016 Türkiye Scholarships Applications

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Applications for Türkiye Scholarships will be received by 29 February-31 March 2016. The application to Türkiye Scholarships programmes is online and totally free process. Applications delivered by hand or post will not be evaluated.

Candidates can apply only one scholarship programme in accordance with their educational background and academic goals.

Türkiye Scholarships include both scholarship and university placement at the same time. Applicants will be placed in a university and programme among their preferences specified in the online application form.

Most programmes in Turkish universities are instructed in Turkish. However, some departments and universities offer programmes in English, French or Arabic. The candidates who want to study in these languages need to have an internationally recognized certificate to prove their language proficiency. Also, most of these foreign language programmes may ask international admission test scores such as GRE, GMAT, SAT etc. Candidates can check the language of instruction while selecting the programmes.

All Türkiye Scholarships winners who do not have C1 Level Certificate for Turkish Proficiency (including those who are placed into English, French or Arabic-taught programmes) must attend 1-year Turkish Preparatory Course.

Art and Sport Scholarship Programmes is specifically designed to encourage the skilled international students in the fields of art and sport to study at undergraduate, master or PhD (proficiency in art) degree levels in the prestigious Turkish universities with opportunities of Türkiye Scholarships. Applicants selected to be funded take one-year Turkish Language Course covered by scholarship. Subsequently, they have to receive an acceptance from the relevant faculties of Turkish universities. Applicants are expected to have documents (official certificate, portfolio, etc.) to prove their success in the field they apply for.

The Scholarship Covers...

• Monthly stipend (600 TL for undergraduate, 850 TL for master and 1.200 TL for PhD )
• Full tuition fee
• 1-year Turkish language course
• Free accommodation
• Round-trip air ticket
• Health insurance

Special Note for Candidates from Syria:

Application and selection process for candidates from Syria will be carried out with a different schedule from general schedule of Türkiye Scholarships. Information about deadlines and implementation will be shared afterwards.

By taking this opportunity, we would like to remind you that candidates from Syria applying for a scholarship in undergraduate level must take the Equivalence Exam held by Ministry of National Education of Republic of Turkey and must be successful at this exam in order to be granted.

Eligibility
To be eligible for Undergraduate Programmes, applicants must;

• be a citizen of a country other than Turkey (Anyone holding or ever held Turkish citizenship before cannot apply),
• not be a registered student in Turkish universities at the level of study they are applying,
• be have graduated or are likely to graduate from a secondary education institution,
• born no earlier than 01.01.1995 for undergraduate programmes,
• have at least specified (% 90 for medical sciences, % 70 for other undergraduate programs) cumulative grade point average, diploma grade, national exam or international exam score,
• be in good health To be eligible for Postgraduate Programmes, applicants must;

To be eligible for Postgraduate Programmes, applicants must;

• be a citizen of a country other than Turkey (Anyone holding or ever held Turkish citizenship before cannot apply)
• not be a registered student in Turkish universities at the level of study they are applying.
• be a bachelor's or master's degree holder by 30th of July 2015 at the latest
• born no earlier than 01.01.1986 for master's programmes,
• born no earlier than 01.01.1981 for doctorate programmes,
• have at least 75 % cumulative grade point average or diploma grade over their maximum graduation grade or have at least 75 % success in any accepted national or international graduate admissions test.
• be in good health

Required Documents
Undergraduate Level 

• Online application
• A copy of a secondary school diploma or document indicating that the candidate is secondary school senior student,
• A certified secondary school transcript (indicating courses taken and relevant grades of the candidate)
• A copy of a valid ID card (passport, national ID, birth certificate etc.)
• Passport photo

Postgraduate Level

• Online application
• A copy of a bachelor or master's diploma or document indicating that the candidate is bachelor or master's senior student
• A certified bachelor and/or master's transcript (indicating courses taken and relevant grades of the candidate)
• A copy of a valid ID card (passport, national ID, birth certificate etc.)
• Passport photo

Application Procedure
Candidates are expected to;

• Open the online application system (tbbs.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr),
• Create a user account by entering their e-mail address and password,
• Log into the system and complete the application form,
• Upload the requested documents to the system,

RENEWED INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT ARE READY.

RENEWED INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT ARE READY.
The International Passports collected on the 6th and 7th of February, 2016 for renewal are ready. Kindly come to EMU international office from Thursday 17th March, 2016 for collection. Kindly check your name in the list below for confirmation before coming.
REQUIREMENTS FOR COLLECTION: 1. Check your name to be sure before coming 2. Come along with your expired passport for deactivation (compulsory)
COLLECTION VENUE: EMU International Office.
DATE & TIME: Wednesday (16th March) by 2pm, Thursday by 9am - 2pm, Friday By 11am - 3pm, Monday By 9am - 12Noon, Tuesday by 2am - 12Noon, Wednesday by 9am - 12Noon.
Best Regards

ciuconnect

See who will be live in Cyprus: Timaya!

Death of CIU student Princess Emore Jennifer: RIP

With great grief, We announce the passing-on of our dear friend and colleague Princess Jennifer Emore, a masters graduate, international relations department, Cyprus International University.
She graduated in August 2015, travelled out of Cyprus to Nigeria for a medical checkup in September 2015.  She hoped to return to Cyprus to start a doctorate degree by February 2016.

God gives and God takes! In the light of this,  the management of CIUCONNECT Cyprus extend a heartfelt condolence to the family of Chief & Mrs Emore from delta state Nigeria.

May her soul rest in perfect peace. RIP!

See how Miss Esra inspired change as a UN volunteer

Miss Esra Mohammad is a regular student at a university in Cairo, Egypt, studying political science and statistic but volunteered for the UNDP committee and made a remarkable difference. Esra says, volunteering has defined her future. Her roles were from supply of aid and food to under-privileged, to education assistance, to support for refugees in Syria, to UNHCR's DAFI Scholarship management.
She became engrossed in humanitarian work. After assisting a man, she was interviewed. In her very own words, Esra says, '' I felt immense happiness to see him happy.

I did my part and my satisfaction is immeasurable. I'm Esra and I've inspired change!

Awww!  I am touched.