Girne American University

Girne American University (GAU) was founded in 1985 to be the first university in Cyprus. Innovation and commitment to excellence have made GAU America’s largest university in Europe. The goal of the university since its foundation is to provide comprehensive higher education of American standards for students of different nationalities in Northern Cyprus.

Girne American University is a truly international university with over 18,000 students from across the globe. GAU is recognized by the British National Recognition Information Centre (UK NARIC) which is of the highest importance for students who intend to continue their higher education in the United Kingdom and build their future professional career there.

The university is constantly expanding and improving and meeting the high educational standards established by the education system. GAU campuses are in several countries, such as the US, UK, Singapore, and Turkey. The university provides undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, professional, and summer language programs. GAU also cooperates with several international universities, actively offering exchange programmes to other countries.