The strategic geopolitical location of the island of Cyprus and its proximity to the birthplace of civilization has played an important role in what Cyprus is today; a small but very international island. This international identity became the inspiration for our name. Cyprus International University has its roots in the vision of Mr. Özer Boyacı who set out to establish an institution that would make a mark on higher education in North Cyprus. After 26 years, the fulfillment of his vision can be seen in the countless success stories that came out of CIU, an educational infrastructure second to none on the island, a campus encompassing over a million square meters, an increasing focus on research, social responsibility, environment and culture and an ever growing number of graduates in over a hundred different countries.
Cyprus International University
Since its establishment, Cyprus International University (CIU) has placed great importance to global development and cooperation due to which it has become an internationally recognized and respected institution of higher education CIU continues to develop a global presence by entering several existing and on-going agreements. CIU has received accreditation for its programs from numerous reputable accreditation institutions and has become a member of many organizations to improve the quality of education it offers.
