Final International University - Educating Our Students

Who are we?

Considered as ‘the new kid on the block’ Final International University opened its doors to the public in 2015. Established as a joint project by Final Education Institutions, a household name Turkish education and Northern Cyprus’ leading tourism brand DMG-Akgünler Group. Situated on the Northern part of the island, the University is largely accessible being 60 mins from Lefkosa the capital, 90 from Lefke and Magusa which are other major cities.

With a population around 13 000, E.U.L is an international university with a rich diversity boasting over 50 different countries, spread from over at least 3 continents.

In line with their ideology and mandate to be reputable and internationally acknowledged, FIU is accredited and in partnership with several boards and councils in countries such as Turkey, Israel, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, China, Pakistan, Dubai among an ever-growing list. Thus the aim of the university in this regard is to:

• build formidable relations
• open student opportunities
• allow for student exchange and integration
• grow their academic skill base
• grow in innovation and technology

What do we offer?

FIU began offering programs with a modest number of 3 faculties and 1 vocational school as of the 2016/17 calendar year. This comprised of 7 undergraduate courses. However, with the fast increasing demand for quality education, this has since expanded to 5 faculties, offering 13 programs and still 1 vocational school as of the 21027/18 calendar year.

Fees and Tuition:

In comparison to the rest of Europe, European University Lefke offers great and affordable tuition fees, allowing students from all walks of life an opportunity to study in Europe. In addition to the significantly lower tuition prices EUL also offers scholarship opportunities, payment plans as well as grants for gifted students, which further strengthens their cause as the ‘university of your choice’.

The all-inclusive includes payment for tuition fees, registration fee, health insurance fee, ID card certification and other provisions such as on campus Wi-Fi and free bus service around the university.

International students studying towards an undergraduate course at FIU are immediately awarded a 50 to 80% tuition waiver upon preliminary acceptance. This waiver is applicable to all students regardless of race, creed, color and gender. After this waiver the remaining all-inclusive package is pegged at approximately $1500- $3000 per academic year for undergraduate.

Once more students who excel in their academic performance during the previous semester are eligible for ‘merit-based’ scholarship, which entails a 60% tuition reduction. Under this initiative, such exceptional students are highly considered and recommended when ‘in-house’ student vacancies arise within various university departments.

Here are some mind-blowing reasons why choose Final International University:

• Very affordable cost of education in comparison to the region and in Europe as a whole. (scholarships included)
• High quality, holistic and pragmatic education.
• University is internationally recognized and accredited by several co-operate organizations and national boards.
• Academic staff is highly skilled, experienced and capable to meet the21st century students’ academic needs.
• The medium of instruction is English, hence all students are catered for and course interaction is largely productive and involving.
• FIU is infrastructurally advanced to suit this modern era with facilities such as to support and complement its staff members and students. (Spacious and stylish Library, TV, a canteen, Radio station, cinema and conference Hall, sports complex etc.)
• All inclusive, multicultural and richly diverse environment which one can easily assimilate into.
• Pleasant, fun, quiet, highly secure and reserved environment for studying.

So what awaits you as a student at FIU?

Your Living space:

The Final International University offers modern, new and comfortable, accommodation facilities to students who choose to stay on Campus. The accommodation includes single, double and quadruple arrangement. The rooms cost on average between 3500usd- 4000usd meals inclusive, and 1500usd-2000usd without meals on-campus.

Some of the key attributes of accommodation at this wonderful university are:

• Wi-Fi access
• Study desk
• Single bed
• Common or private kitchen
• Private or common laundry facilities
• Air conditioning in rooms
• Flat screen TV set
• Common or in suite washroom
• 24/7 security

Off campus accommodation with similar features is available, with prices depending on the specific need of the student however the general range is between 1500 to 2500 Euros per student for a period of 12 months. That said, students are often encouraged to stay on campus for at least a year as they find their way around and are hence able to find help from university staff at any time.

It’s time to play!

As much as academics are dear to the university’s mandate, sports and recreation are very much a core characteristic of FIU. Being in a shoreline area and having beautiful surrounding mountains, Final International University brags of amazing water and other sports unique only to this part of the island. Notable sports include kite-surfing, diving, water rafting, hiking, football, tennis and basketball to name a few. Student clubs are also available, with some vibrant ones being theatre, music, photography, dance, chess as well as nature conservation and preservation. These facilities and leisure services are free to all students on campus, however there is also room for choice as the city provides various options for the students who stay off-campus. Furthermore, the university promotes and encourages cultural integration by celebrating different National events organized by students from the respective countries, hence showing that FIU is ‘hands-open-welcome’ to all. Some of the skills one cad definitely expect to gain through such activities cover:

• Improved teamwork
• Confidence boost
• Better Time management
• Improved interaction

Food and Dinnery:

The European University of Lefke University campus canteen offers different meals 3 times a day, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The dishes include but are not limited to meat (all sorts), rice, pasta, potatoes, dairy, pizza and vegetarian meals. Students are offered different options for the canteen meals, for example, a yearly fee for all meals or a pay per meal basis. The dining meals are prepared in a professional, manner by a well-trained and friendly kitchen staff and tastes delicious. One would be delighted to know that for lunch and supper desserts are offered. To complement the canteen, within the university campus, there are multiple restaurants where students can enjoy different dishes and also several nearby supermarkets to meet each person’s preference when it comes to food and drink.

How to find your way around:

FIU students and staff members can use the buses for free to travel around the city and nearby cities. The buses travel to destinations such as Alsancak, Bellapais hostel and cities Nicosia; Magusa respectively

The University bus travels through different routes and is reliable and prompt in all designated bus stops to pick up students. The shuttle service starts from 7:55am in the morning with differing end times depending on destination however last generally services end at 05:30pm. The busses are spacious, modern and come with Wi-Fi allowing you to stay connected to social media friends and family even on the go!

Some quick facts about life in and around FIU:

• The university is situated in Girne, the islands’ biggest tourist hub with modern and stylish infrastructure with a population of over 21 000.
• Being a tourist hub, Girne is friendlier and lucrative to foreign students as English is almost at par spoken with Turkish.
• Northern Cyprus is a predominantly Muslim country however, religious tolerance is highly respected and upheld for all other religions.
• Prospects of securing part time jobs are high for students in sectors such as waitering and housekeeping for ladies and construction/complementary gardening and bar attending for gentlemen.
• In summer, hotels in Girne often do recruit students. However students have to be vigilantly on the lookout and prompt in application. Some of the esteemed hotels include Merit Hotel, adddddd herrrrrrrreee
• The weather is Mediterranean and more pleasant on the shores of Girne with hot-dry summers from June to around November and cold-wet winters from November to about February.
• For socialites, the university hosts several festivals and concerts which foster multicultural integration throughout the academic year.
• If you a party-holic the FIU is the place for you, around the school are several night spots casinos and betting houses where friends can relax, chill and spend the night away! add heeerreeee.
• In summer, there are amazing hang out spots such as Aspava and Aphrodite which provide meals, and many water sports in the lovely Mediterranean weather
• In need of cash, the school and surrounding areas is dotted by several banks and automated machines(ATM) which accept international cards, while Western Union and MoneyGram are closely at hand to provide further monetary convenience for students if need be.
• In case of travelling out at night or any other time, taxis are easily accessible and respond in quick to be of service even late into the early morning hours.
• Available medical staff and services on campus and a bus trip away from the university is a top of the range free to all hospital.

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