Highlights
What changed for international students in North Cyprus — regulations, visas, scholarships, fees and campus news. Short briefs, every claim sourced.
Visa & permits
Police Brief CIU Students on Residence Permit Rules
A police-led session at Cyprus International University spelled out what students must do to stay legal, and what happens if they don't.
Campus
Turkey and TRNC sign deal to build KYK dorms in Girne and Nicosia
A new cooperation protocol sets up two state-run Turkish KYK dormitories in North Cyprus, one in Nicosia and one in Girne.
Regulation
TRNC student amnesty takes effect: six months to reapply
A new decree lets students who were dropped from TRNC universities apply to resume their studies within six months.
Scholarships
Scholarship watch: TRNC government grants open through October 31
TRNC nationals can apply for 2026-2027 fall semester higher education scholarships online until October 31, with a separate dorm deadline of October 12.
Campus
EMU Governance Fight Escalates Over Blocked Staff Email
The board chairman the government wants removed says his email explaining the crisis to university staff never went out.
Campus
GAU opens payment portal ahead of registration week
Girne American University students can set up payment plans now, before the September 21–30 registration window opens.
Cost of living
Fuel prices jump again in North Cyprus, second hike in a week
Petrol and diesel rose 6 TL per litre from midnight, adding to a 3 TL increase last Thursday, pushing up taxi fares and moped running costs for students.
Scholarships
Scholarship watch: GAU merit awards and DAU support open now
Three scholarship developments this month, from a GPA-based merit award to a one-year tuition grant, with dates that matter now.
Campus
ARUCAD still accepting applications for 2026-2027 year
Arkın University of Creative Arts and Design is taking applications and registrations for the new academic year, with a scholarship interview on September 17.
Campus
EMU registration open until October 5 for 2026-27 year
Eastern Mediterranean University registration for TRNC and international students runs to October 5, with classes starting September 21.
Campus
Yeditepe University TRNC quota applications open until Sept 15
A narrow application window is now open for TRNC-based A-Level students applying to reserved Yeditepe University places.
Campus
CIU runs orientation days through 3 October for new students
Cyprus International University's welcome program runs 11 September to 3 October, with airport pickups, city tours and campus events for incoming students.
Safety
West Nile virus: 3 cases confirmed in TRNC
The Health Ministry confirmed three West Nile virus cases, and students should take basic mosquito precautions now.
Scholarships
Scholarship watch: TRNC opens 2026-27 higher education bursary window
TRNC's Higher Education Department opens fall-term scholarship applications on 14 September, closing 31 October.
Visa & permits
TRNC visa types explained: what students actually get on arrival
The Interior Ministry's visa rules set a 60-day entry visa for students applying for residence permits, distinct from the 30-day tourist visa.
Visa & permits
TRNC short-term residence permit: the 60-day window after graduation
North Cyprus rules let recent graduates apply for a one-time six-month residence permit if they act within 60 days of finishing their degree.
Visa & permits
TRNC Interior Ministry publishes full residence permit and visa regulation
The ministry has consolidated the rules governing student residence permits, short-term stays, and visa categories in one document.
Visa & permits
Who Needs a Student Residence Permit in North Cyprus
TRNC's Immigration Department spells out who must apply, what documents are required, and how to file online.
Transport
TRNC-Turkey ferry crossings resume today under new operator
Sea travel between North Cyprus and Turkey restarts today with Akgünler Denizcilik after Filo Denizcilik's services were suspended following a fatal incident.
Scholarships
Scholarship watch: what's actually on the table for 2026-27
No new scholarship was announced this week — so here is the standing money that matters, checked against every university's own pages.
Cost of living
After ferry disaster, Ercan flight prices jump to 22,000 TL
A fatal ferry accident off Girne has halted sea crossings and pushed one-way flight fares from Turkey past 21,000 TL, squeezing students who need to travel now.
Campus
EMU Offers Free Psychological Counseling for Students
Eastern Mediterranean University's PDRAM center gives students free, confidential counseling, with appointments booked online.
Campus
CIU Runs a Free Counseling Center for Students
Cyprus International University offers confidential, no-cost psychological counseling to all registered students, with weekly sessions and a small in-house team.
North Cyprus
CIU Offers Academic Writing Help for Theses and Papers
Cyprus International University runs a paid, appointment-based center that edits, proofreads, and translates student and academic writing.