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An attractive spot in Mediterranean Sea:
North Cyprus enjoys picturesque nature, beautiful beaches, and monuments standing in testimony of many different civilizations and cultures that have inhabited the island throughout the history.
Language:
The official language is Turkish, but English is also widely spoken as a second language.
A Safe Place to Study:
Crime Rate in North Cyprus is one of the lowest around the World.
Climate:
North Cyprus enjoys a very pleasant climate, with warm, dry summers and mild winters, and an average of 300 days of sunshine. In August, the hottest month, mean temperatures range from 21°C to 36°C and in the coldest months of January and February, the average temperature is around 10°C, with a winter average of 6 hours daily sunshine and only moderate rain, making it an ideal year-round destination.
Culture:
Religion
The majority of the Turkish Cypriots are Muslims.
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, different 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 restaurants also offer dishes from around the world.
Fees and Living Expenses:
North Cyprus Universities offer affordable tuition fees and moderate living expenses Estimated average living expenses for international students are 450-600 US dollars per month including accommodation.
Transportation:
How to Come to North Cyprus:
By Plane:
Flights to Northern Cyprus are conducted via Turkey. Students should obtain a transit visa to Turkey from the nearest Turkish Embassy. However, students located close to Islamabad - Pakistan; Baku - Azerbaijan and Abu-Dhabi - UAE can obtain a clearance document from TRNC Representative that will help to enter TRNC. Also students must have an original copy of the Acceptance Letter issued and send by the university.
Students can do their flight booking as transit passengers from Istanbul. Providing that students do not leave transit region in Turkey, then no entry visa to Turkey will be required.
The final destination of arrival should be Ercan Airport located 10 km away from the capital of Cyprus - Lefkosa (Nicosia)
Links:
http://www.thy.com/
http://www.atlasjet.com/
http://www.flypgs.com/
By Boat:
There is a ferry boat linking between Tasucu and Girne (Kyrenia) during all seasons and a new boat link has been established during the peak season between Alanya, Antalya and Anamur to Girne (Kyrenia). You are advised to reserve your places before departure.
Entry Requirements:
A valid passport is required for entry to North Cyprus.
Transportation from/to campus is provided by Universities. Apart from this, a good inexpensive network of buses and mini-buses operates between all the main towns, in addition there are Dolmush (shared taxis) operating on the same routes. Taxis are widely available.
Click for Visa Requirements for Foreign Students
Electricity:
240 volts Ac. 50 Hz.
Traffic:
Driving 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.
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.
Hotels
Nearby Hotels METU NCC
Hotels in Guzelyurt and Lefke:
Güzelyurt Hotel
Tel: (+90) 392 714 34 12
Lefke Gardens Hotel
Tel: (+90) 392 728 82 23
Lefke Soli Inn Hotel
Tel: (+90) 0392 727 76 95
Hotels in Girne:
Hotel Sempati
Tel: +90 392 821 27 70
Fax: +90 392 821 27 74
Rezervation: +90 392 821 27 73
Address: Ali Ocak St. No: 7 Lapta
E-mail: info hotelsempati.com
Web: http://www.hotelsempati.com/
Merit Cyristal Cove Hotel
Tel: +90 392 821 23 45
Fax: +90 392 821 87 74
Address: Alsancak-Girne
E-mail: infomerithotels.com
Web: http://www.merithotels.com/
Mercure Hotel
Tel: +90 392 650 25 00
Fax: +90 392 650 25 59
Address: Kervansaray -Karaoğlanoğlu - Girne
E-mail: reservationsmercurecyprus.com
Web: http://www.mercurecyprus.com/
Lapethos Resort
Tel: +90 392 821 86 69
Fax: +90 392 821 89 66
Address: PO BOX 90 Lapta-Girne
E-mail: infolapethosresort.com
Web: http://www.lapethosresort.com/anasayfa.htm
Denizkızı Hotel
Tel: +90 392 821 26 76
Fax: +90 392 821 27 27
Address: P.K 230 Alsancak-Girne
E-mail: infodenizkizi.com
Web: http://www.denizkizi.com/
Riverside Hotel
Tel: +90 392 821 89 06
Fax: +90 392 821 89 08
Address: Alsancak-Girne
E-mail: riversideriversideholidayvillage.com
Web: http://www.riversideholidayvillage.com/
LA Hotel & Resort
Tel: +90 392 821 89 81
Fax: +90 392 821 89 92
Address: Mareşal Fevzi Çakmak Caddesi-Lapta
E-mail: infola-hotel-cyprus.com
Web: http://www.la-hotel-cyprus.com/
Useful Link for more information about TRNC:
http://www.trncinfo.com/index.asp
http://whatson-northcyprus.com
http://www.cyprus44.com
http://www.odtu.edu.tr/~kktctntm/KKTC_tarihi/ (In Turkish)
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