Near East University
Yakın Doğu Üniversitesi | |
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 1988 |
| Chairman | Irfan S. Günsel |
| Rector | Ümit Hassan |
Academic staff | 1,200 |
Administrative staff | 1,050 |
| Students | 25,068 |
| Location | , |
| Campus | 98 ha (main campus), 24 ha (suburban) |
| Colors | Bordeaux and white |
| Website | www |
Near East University (NEU; Turkish: Yakın Doğu Üniversitesi, commonly referred to as YDÜ) is a private university located in Northern Cyprus. It was founded in North Nicosia in 1988, by Suat Günsel, a Turkish Cypriot who is the 100% owner of NEU. The chairman of the board of trustees is his son, Irfan Günsel.
The Near East University currently has 16 faculties with 98 departments, 4 vocational schools, 2 high schools and 4 graduate schools offering programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
With over 25,000 students, it is the largest university in Northern Cyprus.