Requirements for Admission to Universities in North Cyprus

March 12, 2026
Study in North Cyprus
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Looking to study in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)? TRNC universities offer high-quality education with simple admission requirements for international students.

Academic Requirement: A student needs above 60% or equivalent for admission to Associate Diploma Program (ADP), Bachelor and Master programs.

Age Criteria:

Associate Programs Age=17-24

Bachelor Programs Age=21-24

Masters Programs Age=Max 35

Document Requirement:

Associate Diploma Program:

  1. Properly Scanned copies of all original educational documents including; 
  2. O-Level/SSC Certificate + Mark sheet (O-Level equivalency required)
  3. Passport 1st page (Note: 6 months validity required i.e. 6 months remaining before expiry) (Note: Admission is possible using a CNIC)
  4. Recent Passport size Picture

Bachelor Program:

  1. O-Level/SSC Certificate + Mark sheet (O-Level equivalency required)
  2. A-Level/HSSC Certificate + Marks sheet (A-Level equivalency required)
  3. For DAE Students (DAE 3-Years original Certificate + Marks sheet)
  4. Passport 1st page (Note: 6 months validity required i.e. 6 months remaining before expiry) (Note: Admission is possible using a CNIC)
  5. Recent Passport size Picture

Master Program:

  1. O-Level/SSC Certificate and Mark sheet (O-Level equivalency required)
  2. A-Level/HSSC Certificate + Marks sheet (A-Level equivalency required)
  3. Bachelor Degree + Transcript
  4. Master Degree + Transcript
  5. Passport 1st page (Note: 6 months validity required i.e. 6 months remaining before expiry) (Note: Admission is possible using a CNIC)
  6. English Language Proficiency letter from your institute
  7. Two (2) Reference letters
  8. Recent Passport size Picture

Note: (No such requirements regarding language)

Meeting these requirements makes your Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) admission process smooth and stress-free, opening doors to top-notch education in Cyprus.