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Arkin University of Creative Arts and Design

Arkın Yaratıcı Sanatlar ve Tasarım Üniversitesi

Verified May 14, 2026

A thematic private university in Kyrenia founded in 2017, focused on creative arts and design. ARUCAD runs four faculties — Communication, Arts, Design, and Music & Performing Arts — plus a Vocational School and English Preparatory School, with 19 undergraduate programs. All international undergraduates receive a 50% standard scholarship; further merit tiers (75/90/100%) are portfolio-based.

Kyrenia
Campus
Girne
2017
Founded

Faculties

4

Programs

19

Accreditations

5

Region

TRNC

Tuition

Annual fees

International student tuition. Currency as published by the university (EUR). After-scholarship column reflects the standard tier when applicable.

ProgramLevelLangAnnual feeAfter scholarshipSource
ArchitectureUndergraduateEnglish€8,400€4,200(50% off)

Showing 1 of 19 programs · fees in EUR

Aid

Scholarships

Published institutional scholarships. Government scholarships (e.g. Türkiye Bursları) are not included here.

  • Standard international student scholarship50% off source

    All international students automatically eligible upon admission.

    Applies to: all undergraduate programs except English Preparatory School

  • 75% merit scholarship75% off source

    Awarded on top of standard scholarship for stronger portfolio or academic record (assessed per application).

    Applies to: selected creative-arts programs

  • 90% merit scholarship90% off source

    Stronger portfolio or academic record; assessed per application.

    Applies to: selected creative-arts programs

  • 100% full scholarship100% off source

    Top-tier portfolio or academic record; competitive, assessed per application.

    Applies to: selected creative-arts programs

Recognition

Accreditations

Bodies that have certified this university institutionally or specific programs.

Institutional

  • YÖKCouncil of Higher Education of Türkiye (Yükseköğretim Kurulu)

    All programs recognised by the Turkish higher education authority.

  • YÖDAKHigher Education Planning, Evaluation, Accreditation and Coordination Council (Yükseköğretim Planlama, Denetleme, Akreditasyon ve Koordinasyon Kurulu)

    TRNC institutional accreditation.

  • MEBMinistry of National Education of Türkiye (Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı)

    Diploma equivalence recognition for graduates.

  • ILADInternational Lifelong Learning, Accreditation and Quality Association

    Recent institutional accreditation.

Programmatic

  • EAQUALSEvaluation and Accreditation of Quality in Language Services

    English Preparatory School only.

Source

Sources

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