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About
Near East University 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.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 401 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 8 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 17,228
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 26.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 88%
- Female : Male
- 49 : 51
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownTHE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | 176–200 | 53.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 251–300 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
QS
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 701-750 | - | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Near East University?
Near East University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1101-1150, THE Rank 401–500.
When was Near East University founded?
Near East University was founded in 1988.
What are the top subjects at Near East University?
Top subjects at Near East University include: Physical Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Computer Science, Business & Economics, Education & Training.
Where is Near East University located?
Near East University is located in Nicosia, Cyprus.