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Middle East Technical University
Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi
Motto
Scientia Dux Vitae Certissimus (Latin)
Motto in English
Science is the truest guide in life
TypePublic
Established2003; 21 years ago (2003)
Parent institution
Middle East Technical University
RectorProf. Dr. Mehmet Zeyrek (Deputy) [1]
Academic staff
117[2]
Students3,150[3]
Location
Kalkanlı, Güzelyurt
,
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
CampusRural, 137 acres
LanguageEnglish
Other campuses
ColorsRed and white   
Affiliations
Websitencc.metu.edu.tr
ncc.metu.edu

Middle East Technical University Northern Cyprus Campus (commonly referred as METU NCC; in Turkish: Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi Kuzey Kıbrıs Kampüsü, ODTÜ KKK) is a public university campus in Güzelyurt, Northern Cyprus that was established as a result of an invitation conveyed to the Middle East Technical University in the year 2000 by the Governments of Republic of Turkey and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.[4] It is a major higher education project financed by the Republic of Turkey and serves both Turkish and international students. METU NCC enjoys full academic and administrative support of METU in Ankara.

METU NCC offers internationally accredited degree programs, such as ABET,[5] in engineering and social sciences. The medium of instruction is English. As of 2023-2024 academic year, METU NCC is offering 14 undergraduate programs, 4 graduate programs and also 12 minor programs.[6][7]

METU Northern Cyprus Campus is attached to the main campus in Ankara in all academic and administrative affairs. All degree programs of METU NCC are approved by the METU Senate, and provide the same quality standards of the main campus in Ankara. The METU NCC academic staff are recruited and promoted in accordance with the same criteria set forth by METU Senate and Administrative Board.[8] The graduates of METU NCC are entitled to receive internationally recognized METU Diploma.

Organisation

METU has 14 undergraduate programs and 12 minor programs, most of which are organized into 3 faculties.[9] These faculties are responsible for the undergraduate education.

  • Economic and Administrative Sciences: Business Administration, Business Administration International Joint Undergraduate Program with SUNY New Paltz, Economics, Political Science and International Relations
  • Education & Humanities:Guidance and Psychological Counseling, English Language Teaching, Psychology
  • Engineering:Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical - Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Software Engineering
  • Minor Programs: Digital Electronics, Data Science, Information Systems, Mechatronics, Engineering Management, Renewable Energy, Water Resources, Economics, Business Administration, Corporate Finance, Political Science and International Relations, Psychology, Research Groups in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
  • Graduate Programs: Sustainable Environment and Energy Systems, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering[10]

In addition to these, there are the Department of Basic English and the Department of Modern Languages in the School of Foreign Languages. [11]

Campus

METU Northern Cyprus Campus is built on an area of 339 hectares (137 acres), approximately 50 km west of Lefkoşa (Nicosia) and 6 km north of Güzelyurt (Morphou), a town with a population of 12,000. Today, METU NCC's features include the Cultural and Convention Center; Administration, Library & IT Center; Dining Hall; Shopping Center; Student Association Rooms; Dormitories; Staff Housing; Fitness and Wellness Club; Post Office; Book Store; Health & Counseling Center; Sports Complex; and an outdoor pool. The campus is designed to accommodate students with physical disabilities, ensuring the necessary provisions are in place.[12][13]

Notable People

References

  1. ^ "Üniversite Yönetimi". ODTÜ - Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi. 2011-04-29. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
  2. ^ "Academic Staff | METU Northern Cyprus Campus".
  3. ^ "General Information | METU Northern Cyprus Campus".
  4. ^ "General Information | METU Northern Cyprus Campus". ncc.metu.edu.tr. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  5. ^ "Accreditation | METU NCC".
  6. ^ "General Information | METU Northern Cyprus Campus". ncc.metu.edu.tr. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  7. ^ "Undergraduate Programs - METU Northern Cyprus Campus". ncc.metu.edu.tr. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  8. ^ "Campus Executive Board | METU Northern Cyprus Campus". ncc.metu.edu.tr. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  9. ^ "Undergraduate Programs - METU Northern Cyprus Campus". ncc.metu.edu.tr. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  10. ^ "Mission | Graduate Programs | METU Northern Cyprus Campus". ncc.metu.edu.tr. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  11. ^ "General Information". ncc.metu.edu.tr. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  12. ^ "Directorate of Social and Cultural Affairs | METU NCC". ncc.metu.edu.tr. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  13. ^ "Vision, Mission | METU Northern Cyprus Campus". ncc.metu.edu.tr. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  14. ^ "METU-NCC Math: Johannes Schleischitz".
  15. ^ "Academic Staff | METU Northern Cyprus Campus".
  16. ^ "Academic Staff | METU Northern Cyprus Campus".
  17. ^ "Middle East Technical University".


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