Accreditations and Memberships
Our vision and valuesCyprus International University (CIU) considers quality assurance in higher education, institutional development, and international cooperation among its primary priorities. In line with this, CIU conducts its education, teaching, and research activities in compliance with national and international quality standards; and documents its academic quality by accrediting many of its programs in the fields of engineering, health sciences, social sciences, and education. Our university also continuously enhances its global visibility and collaborations through its memberships in various international higher education organizations.
Recognitions
Cyprus International University (CIU) is an internationally recognized university authorized by Higher Education Planning, Evaluation, Accreditation, and Coordination Board (YÖDAK) and recognized by Turkish Council of Higher Education (YÖK). CIU diplomas are compliant with global academic standards, providing graduates with valid career and education opportunities worldwide.
FIBAA
FIBAA (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation): This is a Germany-based international organization that accredits business, management, and economics programs according to global standards.
Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
MÜDEK
MÜDEK (Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Engineering Programs): This organization accredits engineering programs in Türkiye and is authorized to grant the EUR-ACE label, guaranteeing international quality standards in engineering education.
EPDAD
EPDAD (Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Educational Programs): This organization accredits teacher training programs in Türkiye, aiming for the qualified and effective education of trainers.
FEDEK
FEDEK (Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Teaching Programs of Faculties of Science, Letters, Science-Letters, Language, and History-Geography): This organization guarantees academic quality by evaluating undergraduate programs in the fields of science, social sciences, and humanities in Türkiye.
İLEDAK
İLEDAK (Communication Education Evaluation and Accreditation Board): This organization supports the qualified training of media and communication professionals by accrediting programs in the field of communication in Türkiye.
MİAK
MİAK (Architecture Accreditation Board): This organization accredits architecture programs in Türkiye, ensuring that educational content complies with national and international standards.
AHPGS
AHPGS (Accreditation Agency in Health and Social Sciences): This German-based organization contributes to ensuring high academic standards and continuous quality improvement by evaluating programs in the fields of health and social sciences.
- Nutrition and Dietetics (Turkish)
- Nutrition and Dietetics (English)
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (Turkish)
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (English)
PEARSON ASSURED
Pearson Assured: A global quality assurance organization that evaluates the quality and effectiveness of education and training programs. This accreditation reflects the institution's compliance with international standards and its understanding of continuous improvement.
PHARMACY COUNCIL OF NIGERIA
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) is the official regulatory authority for the pharmacy profession in Nigeria. It is responsible for licensing pharmacists, regulating pharmacy practice and premises, and accrediting pharmacy education programs.
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL OF NIGERIA
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) is the official regulatory authority for the nursing and midwifery professions in Nigeria. It is responsible for licensing practitioners, regulating professional practice, and accrediting education and training programs.
NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL
The Nigerian Law School (NLS) is the official institution where law graduates in Nigeria receive mandatory professional training before being called to the Bar. It provides practical legal education and prepares candidates for the Bar examinations.
Memberships
The European Consortium for Political Research - (ECPR)
The European Law Faculties Association - (ELFA)
International Universities Council International Universities Search & Rescue Council European Council for Business Education - (ECBE)
United Kingdom's National Information Centre - (UK ENIC)
World Directory of Medical Schools - (WDOMS)
The Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World - (FUIW)
International Council of Design - (Ico-D)
Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education - (CHRIE)
International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education - (INQAAHE)
Database for the Recognition and Evaluation of Foreign Educational Qualifications - (ANABIN)
International Universities Council - (IUC)
International Universities Search & Rescue Council - (IUSRC)
International Pharmaceutical Federation - (FIP)
Association of Dental Education in Europe - (ADEE)
Turkic Universities Union of the OTS - (TURKUNIB)
International Association of Universities - (IAU)
Association for Dental Education in Europe - (ADEE)
European Law Faculties Association (ELFA)
Frequently Asked Questions
CIU diplomas comply with international academic standards and are recognized and evaluated in many countries. Recognition processes are carried out by the authorized institutions of the relevant countries.
CIU is a higher education institution authorized by YÖDAK in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and recognized by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) in Türkiye.
Equivalency procedures may vary depending on the graduated program and the country of application. In Türkiye, this process is carried out by YÖK, while in other countries, evaluations are made by the relevant authorized institutions.
Programs at the university are evaluated by different accreditation bodies according to their fields. Up-to-date information regarding accredited programs is presented in the relevant page sections.
Accreditation is an evaluation process that shows an educational program meets certain quality standards. This process aims to support the continuous improvement of educational quality.
Accredited programs indicate that the quality of education complies with certain standards. This can be a positive reference in the evaluation of graduates in academic and professional fields.
Memberships in international academic organizations indicate that the university is open to global collaborations and actively participates in academic networks. These memberships contribute to the development of education and research activities.
The recognition and impact of accreditations may vary depending on the countries and the evaluation criteria of the relevant institutions.