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Famagusta / North Cyprus

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"For Your International Career"

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"For Your International Career"

To offer quality and sustainable education at

international standards and in a multi-cultural

environment, do research, contribute to the

expectations of the stakeholders and bring up

graduates who possess information and skills

at international standards.

To become a first choice, participating,

innovative, developmental and autonomous

university producing technology and science

and setting an example with its multicultural

profile.

Our Vision

Our Mission

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Dear Students,

Thank you for making the right choice for your future and registering Eastern Mediterranean University.

With this important decision which will shape your fu-ture, you will be offered distinguished education bringing success in your chosen careers.

With its modern campus, well-developed infrastructure, prominent teaching staff, 16,000 students from 85 and 1,000 academic staff members from 35 different count-ries, programs in English, the opportunity of learning a

second foreign language, student exchange programs, an array of sports, social and cultural activities, one-to-one student-instructor communication, international accreditations, inter-national and multicultural teaching environment and a diploma recognised throughout the world, Eastern Mediterranean University prepares its students for their international careers and graduates creative and competitive individuals equipped with entrepreneurial skills.

Welcome to the distinguished life of higher education delivered in Eastern Mediterranean University’s peaceful, secure and independent environment.

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Y. ÖZTOPRAKRector

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Beautiful EnvironmentNorth Cyprus offers the perfect escape from the stresses of everyday life. Enjoying more than half of the island’s 480 miles of spectacular coastline, North Cyprus boasts a myriad of picturesque coves and beautiful broad bays backed by histo-rical harbors and citrus groves. Whether it ’s swimming on secluded stretches of sandy beaches in the Karpaz, enjoying the excellent facilities and activities of private hotel beaches or scuba-diving in one of the region’s spectacular dive sites, there’s a great choice for beach-lovers. Indeed, it ’s no surprise that according to legend, Julius Caesar gave the island to Cleopatra as a token of his love.

World-famous Golden BeachFurther along the East coast, at the foot of the Karpaz peninsula in the Yeni Iskele district is Boğaz, a sleepy fishing village in an utterly tran-quil location. Here, you are within easy reach of the Karpaz itself which boasts some of the island’s most deserted sandy beaches. The highlight of this area is the Golden Beach, one of the world’s finest and longest beaches, with magnificent sands that stretch for more than 3 kilometres. The beach is fringed with magnificent sand dunes and it is here that turtles roam and make their nurseries.

Art and CultureYou are embarking on a major undertaking in cross-cultural living. With this in mind, you should try to learn as much as you can about your own culture as well as about Turkish Cypriot culture before you land in North Cyprus . While Turkish

Cypriots are descendents of mainland Turks, they have their own distinct culture. The lear-ning process will not be easy; it will proceed in several stages over a period of months, and it may continue in the form of reverse culture shock when you return home. If it is at all successful, you will learn as much about yourself and your culture as you will about Cypriots and their culture.

There are three basic reactions a visitor to a new culture may feel; withdrawal and retreat to the old and familiar way of his/her own culture coupled with denial of the value of the new; modification of thought and behavior through integration of a few

admired elements in the new culture with the old; or rejection of the old and complete replacement by the new (being “more Roman than the Romans”). It is common for new arrivals to go through a period of culture shock. Culture shock is the sometimes angu-ishing period of reaction and adjustment to a new, unfamiliar environment, though normally the bad parts don’t last too long. In any case its important to know that you don’t have to like everything, and you don’t have to do everything the way the host nationals do it. When you find the happy medium between acting just like you did at home and acting just like an Cypriot, Cypriots will be very tole-rant because you will be showing more respect for their culture than they are used to from foreigners.

Remember, the International Center is here to help you adjust to your new surroundings. Just drop by or give us a call.

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WildlifeNorth Cyprus is still relatively undiscovered so wildlife flourishes, with some 250 species of birds touching down on the island every year on the passage from East to West. There is also an abundance of lizards, wild donkeys and butterf-lies, including species which are unique to the region, such as the strangely-shaped festoon and Cleopatra butterflies adorned with the colors of sunshine. They are all part of a rich natural heri-tage on an island of contrasts that spans from the top of Mount Selvili’s 3000 feet to the gentle slopes of the coastal waters, where the famous loggerhead turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. The warm climate in North Cyprus also means visitors can enjoy beautiful flowers all year-round, making it a veritable botanic haven. In the autumn and winter golden-yellow oleanders swathe the hills, whilst multi-colored anemones and crocuses appear before Christmas. But it is in late winter and spring that the island blooms into a rhapsody of color with the orchid family and cherry-red poppies taking centre stage.

ClimateNorth Cyprus is still relatively undiscovered so wild-life flourishes, with some 250 species of birds touching down on the island every year on the passage from East to West. There is also an abundance of lizards, wild donkeys and butterflies, including species which are unique to the region, such as the strangely-shaped festoon and Cleopatra butterflies adorned with the colors of sunshine. They are all part of a rich natural heritage on an island of contrasts that spans from the top of Mount Selvili’s 3000 feet to the gentle slopes of the coastal waters, where the famous loggerhead turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. The warm climate in North Cyprus also means visitors can enjoy beautiful flowers all year-round, making it a veritable botanic haven. In the autumn and winter golden-yellow oleanders swathe the hills, whilst multi-colored anemones and crocuses appear before Christmas. But it is in late winter and spring that the island blooms into a rhapsody of color with the orchid family and cherry-red poppies taking centre stage.

Religion The majority of the Turkish Cypriots are Muslim and although very few regularly attend mosque services or wear religious attire, most celebrate religious festivals.

Family Life For Turkish Cypriots, family life is of ultimate importance and therefore a great amount of their free time is spent at family gatherings, barbeques and weddings. All towns and even some villages hold festivals many of which are in the early summer.

Cuisine The culture of a place is always reflected in its kitchen, and Northern Cyprus is no exception. North Cyprus cuisine embodies influences from north (South-Eastern Europe), east (Western Asia), south (northern Africa), and west (Mediterranean) resulting in excellent choices from pasta dishes made of dough, raw and cooked vegetables, diffe-rent types of seafood and meat kebabs, and finally mouth-watering deserts. Eating out is popular amongst locals and the choice of cuisine reflects this. In larger towns, a range of international resta-urants also offer dishes from around the world.

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AccommodationThere are dormitories for the international students who wish to live on the campus. In addition, apart-ments, studio flats are offered in Famagusta for the students who wish to stay outside of the campus.

Fees and Living Expenses Estimated average living expenses for international students are 450-600 US dollars per month.

Banking and Exchange Currency is the Turkish Lira. Eurocheques, Travelers cheques, Sterling, Dollars and other major currencies may be used or exchanged throughout North Cyprus.

TRAFFICDriving is on the left. Traffic and road signs are international. Maximum speed is 100 km/hr. Vehicles entering North Cyprus must be insured upon arrival.

Driving in TRNC Before you arrive to TRNC Driving Licence Department, you MUST do the following:• 2Photos• Driver’slicencetranslatedintoEnglish(orintoTurkish)• Copyoforiginaldrivinglicence• Visadocument

Taxi may cost 5-15 Turkish Lira within the city of Famagusta.

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STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS (IDS)Before applying for a student identification card, students should verify their personal information and the photo from http://stdportal.emu.edu.tr. Upon the completion of this procedure, student IDs can be obtained from the Student Services Office several days later.

Student Services OfficeSabancı Dormitory (Ground Floor) Tel: (+90 392) 630 23 22

Lost Student Identification CardsFor lost student identification cards, students should consult the Student Services Office, fill in the relevant form and pay 10 TL (lost ID fee).

RESIDENCE PERMITRequired documents for immigration office:1. APhotograph(newstudentsonly)2. Paymentslip-86TLforeachyear (in order to do the payment students living in dormitories must bring a document that shows that they are living in the dormitories; off campus residing students must fill out “Rent declaration of immovable property”)3. Resident permit application form (can be obtained from the Student Services Office)4. Student certificate (can be obtained from the Regisrar’s officee)5. Health report (new students only – 135 TL)6. Passportcopy (Pagesthathaveyourphoto,expirydate,theentrancestampinT.R.N.C,andrenewingstudentsneed the copy of their last immigration in T.R.N.C stamp)7. Stamp – 9 TL

AttentionThe only acceptable currency is Turkish Lira / The amounts may vary according to the state regulations.

Find, Manage or Form Your Own ClubThe importance of social and cultural activities in preparing students for real life and strengthening their personal skills cannot be questioned. Social/cultural activities not only help students to iden-tify themselves with the university, but also assist students to develop themselves in a desired field and also improve skills such as organizational, presenta-tion, leadership and interpersonal communication.Student life within the University is rich and a wide range of activities are present to tailor all

talents and interests. As social and cultural acti-vities are of paramount importance, the Univer-sity encourages all extra-curricular activities that are both in line with the educational objectives of the institution and meet the needs of the students.The student clubs within our university are of great significance since they are the main conduc-tors of extra-curricular activities. The social life within the university is gradually prospering with the increase in student clubs and the invol-vement of students within these clubs. Detailed information about the objectives and activities of each club can be reached by clicking on the individual club page links provided on the right.The student clubs are open to the participation of all students. Students can become members of any club that they desire and can take participative roles within the activities of these clubs. Moreover,

their involvement will in turn further their skills and talents within the areas of their interest. Club members also benefit from the facilities provided to them on behalf of the Social and Cultural Acti-vities Directorate, i.e. music studio, conference hall, practice/training venues, meeting rooms, etc.Students who would like to be a member of a club can download and fill the club membership form from the link provided below. Upon completing the form students are kindly asked to submit their forms to the Student Clubs Unit. In order to

have active roles in clubs’ activities, students are suggested to become members to a maximum of two clubs. After one year of active membership in any club, students can apply for being a candidate in the executive board of the relevant club. Applica-tion forms related to Executive Board Membership can also be downloaded from the links below.Active Clubs who are willing to organize events can also download the Club Activity Form from the link provided below. Please makesure to carefully plan your activity and clearly make note of your requirements for the event.Finally, students with new ideas can also form their own clubs. Those interested in forming a new club should arrange a meeting to share their thoughts and ideas with the Students Club Unit, who will direct them in preparing the necessary requirements for the formation of the new club.

STUDENT CLUBS

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PROGRAM

16 September - 06 October 2013 Welcoming and Accommodation

23-27 September 2013 Movie Days Time: 20:00

Venue: Social and Cultural Activities Directorate

23-25-26 September 2013 Placement and Proficiency Exam English Preparatory School TransportationforstudentswhoaregoingtositforthePlacementand theProficiencyExamattheEnglishPreparatorySchoolwilldepartfrom EMU 2 Dormitory.

24 September 2013 Campus Tour – Introducing Administrative Units Time: 9:00-12:00

The Campus tour will start from the Social and Cultural Activities Directorate and include Library – Student Services – Sports Affairs – Health Center–PsychologicalCounseling,GuidanceandResearchCenter.

Famagusta Tour Time: 14:30-17:30

The tour buses will leave from the Social and Cultural Activities Directorate and will end at the same place.

Dear student, welcome to Eastern Mediterranean University!

The 16th EMU Orientation Days program, which will run between 16 September - 06 October 2013, aims to help you with your adaptation to your new home. The schedule for the Orientation and Welcoming Days is provided in the following program.

Please feelfree to contact theHelpDesks on thecampus should you need any further information about our university and/or country. We wish you a very happy orientation period!

Social and Cultural Activities Directorate

Eastern Mediterranean University16th ORIENTATION DAYS

16 September - 06 October 2013

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Welcoming Cocktail Party Time: 19:30-23:00 Venue: EMU Beach Club

Bus services will depart from EMU 2 Dormitory. Family members are also welcomed.

27 September 2013 Nicosia / Kyrenia Tour Time: 08:30-17:00

The tour buses will leave from the Social and Cultural Activities Directorate and will end at the same place.

28 September 2013 Karpas Tour Time: 08:30-17:00

The tour buses will leave from the Social and Cultural Activities Directorate and will end at the same place.

30 September 2013 Classes Commence

30 September - 03 October 2013 INTRODUCING FACULTIES / SCHOOLS Time: 10:30

Transportation to faculties/departments/schools will be provided for the newly-registered students from the dormitories area starting at 10:00 a.m.

30 September 2013 Faculty of Business and Economics Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Arts and Sciences Faculty of Law

01 October 2013 Faculty of Architecture Faculty of Communication Faculty of Education

02 October 2013 Faculty of Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine Faculty of Pharmacy Faculty of Tourism

03 October 2013 School of Justice School of Computing and Technology School of Applied Disciplines Foreign Languages and English Preparatory School

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04 October 2013 SEMINAR: ‘Culture Shock’ byPsychologicalCounselling,Guidanceand Research Center Time:10:30 Venue: Social and Cultural Activities Directorate, Activity Hall

‘Living in North Cyprus’ bythePoliceDepartment Time:13:30 Venue: Social and Cultural Activities Directorate, Activity Hall

Welcoming Night Time: 20:00-00:00 Venue: Atatürk Square (CL Square)

25 October 2013 Beach Party

Recreational Activities Blind Volleyball, Mini Golf, Slip’n Slide, Kamikaze Balloon, Terminator, BlackLight,PullRope,SackRace,LimboDance Time: 20:30

DJ Performance Time: 23:00 Venue: EMU Beach Club

Transportation to EMU Beach Club will be provided for the newly-registered students from the dormitories area starting at 20:00.

PS: You can use the facilities at EMU Beach Club in your spare time. For transportation to the Beach Club, you can use the taxi services which will be cheaper than usual according to the agreement between the University administration and the taxi service. (Taxi tel: +90 533 863 36 32).

For further information, you can call or write to: Tel: +90 392 630 1612 +90 392 630 2678 +90 392 630 3040Faxs: +90 392 630 1249E-mail: activity@emu.edu.tr international.center@emu.edu.tr

Important Telephone Numbers: •EasternMediterraneanUniversity(Operator) .... +90 392 630 11 11•SecurityOffice............................................................................................................... +90 392 630 14 44•Dormitories....................................................................................................................... +90 392 630 13 28•Registrar’sOffice....................................................................................................... +90 392 630 12 17•HealthCenter............................................................................................................... +90 392 630 22 00

You can find Help Desks located at the following places:• EMU-2Dormitory• SocialandCulturalActivitiesDirectorate

• Registrar`sOffice• EnglishPreparatorySchool

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2013 – 2014 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Fall Semester

July 09 2013 On Line Course Registration Commences (Registered Students)

September 18 2013 Last Day for Changing ‘Incomplete’ GradesSeptember 23 2013 English Placement Test

September 25 2013English Profıcıency TestLast Day for Online Regıstratıon

September 25- 27 2013 Orientation Days for New StudentsSeptember 26- 27 2013 Course Registration Period (With Supervisor ) September 27 2013 Last Day for the Approval of Advisors for Online Registrations

September 30 2013Classes Commence First Day of Registration With Penalty

October 07 2013

Academic Year Opening Ceremony (No Classes Between 09:30 - 12:20) Last Day for Late RegistrationLast Day for Submission of Grade Change to the RegistrarLast Day for Submission of Graduation Make – Up Exam Grades to the Regıstrar

October 14 2013 Kurban Bairam EveOctober 15- 18 2013 Kurban Bairam (Religious Holıday)October 21 2013 Last Day for Add / DropOctober 29 2013 TR Republic Day (National Holiday)November 10 2013 Commemoration of Atatürk November 15 2013 TRNC Republic Day (National Holiday)Nov -Dec. 23- 04 2013 Mid-Term Exams PeriodDecember 19 2013 Last Day for Entering Courses to be Offered in SpringDecember 20 2013 Last Day for Course Withdrawal

Last Day for Applying to get Leave of AbsenceDecember 23 2013 On Line Course Registration Commences January 01 2014 New Year’s DayJanuary 10 2014 Last Day of ClassesJanuary 13 2014 Religious Holiday (Kandil)January 14- 29 2014 Final ExamsFebruary 05 2014 Last Day for the Submission of Grades to the RegıstrarFebruary 06 2014 Fırst Day for Applıcatıon to Re-Sit ExamFebruary 07 2014 Last Day for Submission of the Graduation Decisions to the RegıstrarFebruary 10 2014 Last Day for Application to Re-Sit ExamFebruary 11 2014 Graduation Ceremony for Fall Graduates

Spring SemesterDecember 23 2013 On Line Course Registration Commences (Registered Students)February 12- 19 2014 Re-Sit ExamsFebruary 17 2014 English Placement TestFebruary 19 2014 English Profıcıency Test

Last Day for Online RegistrationLast Day of Re-Sit Exams

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Summer SchoolMay 26 2014 On Lıne Course Regıstratıon Commences July 09- 16 2014 Re-Sıt ExamsJuly 17 2014 Last Day For The Submıssıon Of Re-Sıt Exam GradesJuly 17- 18 2014 Course Regıstratıon Perıod (Wıth Supervısor )July 20 2014 Peace And Freedom DayJuly 21 2014 Classes CommenceJuly 24 2014 Last Day For Late RegıstratıonJuly 25 2014 Last Day For Enterıng Courses To Be Offered In Fall 2014 - 2015July 27 2014 Ramadan Baıram EveJuly 28- 30 2014 Ramadan BaıramAugust 01 2014 Natıonal HolıdayAugust 04 2014 Last Day For Add / Drop; Onlıne Course Regıstratıon (Fall Semester 2014

- 2015)August 29 2014 Last Day For Course WıthdrawalAugust 30 2014 Vıctory DaySeptember 12 2014 Last Day Of ClassesSeptember 15 - 17 2014 Fınal Exams PerıodSeptember 22 2014 Last Day For The Submıssıon Of Grades To The RegıstrarSeptember 24 2014 Last Day For Submıssıon Of The Graduatıon Decısıons To The RegıstrarSeptember 29 2014 Dıploma Awardıng To Summer School Graduates

February 20 2014 Last Day for Changing ‘Incomplete’ GradesLast Day for the Submıssıon of Re-Sit Exam Grades

February 20- 21 2014 Course Regıstratıon Perıod (Wıth Supervısor )February 21 2014 Last Day for the Approval of Advisors for Online RegistrationsFebruary 24 2014 Classes Commence

1st Day of Registratıon With PenaltyMarch 03 2014 Last Day for Late Registration

Last Day for Submission of Grade Change to the RegistrarLast Day for Submission of Graduatıon Make – Up Exam Grades to the Registrar

March 10 2014 Last Day for Add / DropApril 11- 22 2014 Mid-Term Exams PeriodApril 23 2014 National Sovereignty & Children’s DayMay 01 2014 Workers’ and Spring DayMay 07-10 2014 Spring FestMay 09 2014 Last Day for Course Withdrawal,

Last Day for Applying to get Leave of AbsenceMay 19 2014 Atatürk Commemoratıon, Youth and Sports DayMay 23 2014 Last Day for Enterıng Courses to be Offered in SummerMay 26 2014 On Line Course Registration for Summer School CommencesJune 05 2014 Last Day of ClassesJune 09- 24 2014 Final Exams PeriodJuly 01 2014 Last Day for the Submission of Grades to the RegistrarJuly 02 2014 Fırst Day for Application to Re-Sit ExamJuly 03 2014 Last Day for Submission of the Graduatıon Decisions to the RegistrarJuly 04 2014 Last Day for Applicatıon To Re-Sit ExamJuly 08 2014 Graduation Ceremony for Spring Graduates

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BankSchool of Computing & TechnologyRestaurantAdministrative Services BuildingActivity CenterLibraryFaculty of Education – Post OfficeEMU 1 DormitorySabancı DormitoryContinuing Education Center / EMU Coop Ltd.

Faculty of Business & EconomicsSchool of Applied SciencesLala Mustafa Paşa Sports ComplexForeign Languages & English Preparatory SchoolFaculty of PharmacyFaculty of Health SciencesSchool of Health Services Eastern Mediterranean Doğa Primary SchoolFaculty of MedicineEastern Mediterranean Doğa CollegeSports FieldsStadiumDepartment of Industrial EngineeringDepartment of Electrical & Electronic Engineering Dep. of Visual Arts & Visual Communic. DesignTechno ParkPersonnel OfficeRector’s Office

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"For Your International Career"

To offer quality and sustainable education at

international standards and in a multi-cultural

environment, do research, contribute to the

expectations of the stakeholders and bring up

graduates who possess information and skills

at international standards.

To become a first choice, participating,

innovative, developmental and autonomous

university producing technology and science

and setting an example with its multicultural

profile.

Our Vision

Our Mission

State University of Cyprus in the Eastern Mediterranean University is a full member of the European University Association and the International Association of Universities. www.emu.edu.tr

Information Handbook2013-14

Tel: (+90 392) 630 11 11 • Fax: (+90 392) 365 44 79e-mail: info@emu.edu.tr

Famagusta / North Cyprus

Print: EMU

Printing House, D

esign: Erhan Yavuz, Ersev Sarper (09.2013) T.No:528044

"For Your International Career"

"For Your International Career"