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Girne American University Faculty of Medicine

WDOMS ID: F0007853 Cyprus Kyrenia

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About Girne American University Faculty of Medicine

Girne American University Faculty of Medicine is a private medical school in Kyrenia, Cyprus, listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools under the identifier F0007853. Instruction began in 2019, so the school has been teaching medicine for about 7 years, which makes it a young school whose first cohorts have only recently graduated, or not yet. It is academically affiliated to Clinical Facilities:.

The qualification awarded is the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), over a curriculum of 6 years, taught in English. The directory lists 2 programmes or tracks leading to a medical degree here. On entry requirements the directory records: "Admission follows completion of secondary education." The directory records: An entrance exam is not required. Foreign students are admitted, according to the directory entry.

Cyprus has 11 medical schools in the directory, 2 of them in Kyrenia.

TrustMBBS holds 109 student reviews of Girne American University Faculty of Medicine, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 across 109 rated reviews; the longest and most detailed appear first below.

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  1. Confirm the World Directory entry F0007853 yourself at wdoms.org; the entry describes the school as it reported itself, not its recognition anywhere.
  2. Ask the medical council or health ministry of Cyprus whether the school is currently recognised and whether its graduates are being registered this year.
  3. Ask your own home regulator, in writing, whether a degree from Girne American University Faculty of Medicine is accepted for licensing at home (for Indian students: the NMC requires the whole course, internship included, at the same institution).
  4. Get the fee schedule and admission letter from the school's own office (info@gau.edu.tr), not from an agent, and pay only to the school's account.
  5. Search the agent, consultancy or website you are dealing with on the fraud alerts page before paying anything.

Questions students ask about Girne American University Faculty of Medicine

Is Girne American University Faculty of Medicine recognised?

It is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (F0007853). A listing means the school exists and reported its programme; whether a degree from it is accepted where you intend to practise is decided by that country's regulator, so ask the medical council or health ministry of Cyprus and your home regulator directly.

Is Girne American University Faculty of Medicine a government or private college?

The directory records it as a private institution, affiliated to Clinical Facilities:.

How long is the medical course at Girne American University Faculty of Medicine and in what language?

The curriculum runs 6 years. Teaching is in English. The qualification is the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.).

When was Girne American University Faculty of Medicine established?

The World Directory records 2019 as the year instruction began.

How do I contact Girne American University Faculty of Medicine directly?

Address: University Drive, PO Box 5 Kyrenia, 99428 Cyprus. Phone: +90 850 650 2000. Email: info@gau.edu.tr. Use these official contacts for fees and admission; do not rely on numbers given by an agent.

What do students say about Girne American University Faculty of Medicine?

TrustMBBS has 109 student reviews of the college, averaging 3.8 out of 5. Read them in the reviews section below and weigh detailed, dated reviews more than one-line ones.

Can an agent get me a seat at Girne American University Faculty of Medicine?

Admission is decided by the college, and fees are paid to the college. An agent can fill in forms; an agent cannot create a seat, and anyone promising a "confirmed" or "management" seat for a fee is describing a scam pattern documented on this site.

Country

Cyprus

City

Kyrenia

WDOMS ID

F0007853

What we can confirm

  • Listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS ID F0007853) — you can verify this independently on wdoms.org rather than take any agent's word for it.
  • 109 rated student reviews on file here, averaging 3.8★ — read the full text below before deciding.

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  • Recognition and licensing rules change over time. Re-check the current NMC-eligible colleges list and this country's regulations for Cyprus yourself before paying anything.
  • Never pay an agent or "seat reservation" fee in cash, or before you have a signed offer letter directly from the university.
  • A guaranteed admission, a discounted "management quota" seat, or pressure to decide within 24 hours are classic pressure tactics — slow down and verify independently.
  • Confirm the medium of instruction, hostel/food costs, and total multi-year fee in writing from the university itself, not only from an agent's brochure.

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Official WDOMS details

As listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools — programme structure, contact details, and status. Not student opinion; see reviews below for that.

School Type
Private
Year Instruction Started
2019
Operational Status
Currently operational
Alternate Names
Girne Amerikan ?niversitesi T?p Fak?ltesi
School Website(s)
In English
Address
University Drive, PO Box 5 Kyrenia, 99428 Cyprus
Phone Number(s)
+90 850 650 2000
Email
info@gau.edu.tr
Qualification Title
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Year Instruction Began
2019
Curriculum Duration
6 years
Language of Instruction
English
Prerequisite Education
Admission follows completion of secondary education.
Foreign Students
Foreign students are admitted
Genders Admitted
Both men and women are admitted
Entrance Exam
An entrance exam is not required

Additional Information

This school is not recognized by the government of Cyprus but is recognized by the Turkish Ministry of Health and the Council of Higher Education of Turkey. The listing of a medical school in the World Directory of Medical Schools does not denote recognition, accreditation, or endorsement by the World Directory of Medical Schools or by the partner organizations, WFME and FAIMER.

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Current Programs This school offers more than one program or track leading to a medical degree. Qualification Title: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Year Instruction Began: 2019 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 6 years Language of Instruction: English Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education. Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Both men and women are admitted Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is not required Tuition Paid By:

💬 Student Reviews

Real reviews from students.

Alua Muhamadi

Hi everyone! I graduated from this university this year (I studied economics). GA UiU is a good university, very picturesque and large. Yes, the university has been in decline in recent years (I'm talking about my department). If you want to apply here, choose a major like medicine or politics. I don't recommend business or economics.

Samet Makhkamov

We've been playing volleyball saga for almost a month. The gym has been closed for almost a month. There's no water in the toilet. It's filthy and there's still a month's worth of stool left. You're getting paid, but you should do a good job, guys. What kind of an Amirican school is this? It doesn't suit you at all.

Zehranur Güzel

The university does everything with money, it is not an educational institution, it is a business, and after receiving the money, they will give you a document of no interest, but they have not given it for several days. It is a terrible place. If you are thinking of coming here, never come. It is a terrible place.

Amine Sine Caliskan

Girne American University TRNC (Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus) offers a 7-year uninterrupted scholarship. 50% scholarship for first choice. Girne American University is a global university. 7 international campuses, 135 different countries, 20,000 students. A beautiful school in Northern Cyprus.

Ramazan Çak?r

The GAU campus, with its prime location overlooking Kyrenia and proximity to the sea, offers students from diverse backgrounds and cultures ample opportunities for learning, socializing, and connecting, with its library, swimming pools, sports fields, social areas, classrooms, and conference halls.

Hamza Zarka

Worst university, education is poor & there is nothing American about it. The teachers barely speak proper English & they scam new comers just what happened with me. Don’t waste your time on this university nor the country all universities in here only care for money & nothing else!

?evval Ar?c?

There is no one to contact, no one cares, they take your money, Student Affairs doesn't know anything about the faculty, the faculty doesn't know anything about the call system, I'm not even talking about the call system, they're doing nonsense, don't choose them, it's a disgrace.

Supercell

Friends, know this: this is a university entirely designed to defraud students. Since students don't have health insurance, they have to pay for it out of pocket. They use what they consider to be qualified security personnel to teach students foreign language classes.

özhan ak?n

The school is in a dream place in the world rankings according to its location. A wonderful story for everyone who wants to enjoy and study like a real person. A golden cage story for everyone who does not intend to study. I wish I were a student there.

Türkan Sungur

The ads are great, but it's a beautiful school itself. The school atmosphere and surroundings are nice, but charging a higher fee for a student certificate is unbecoming of an educational institution. Still, I'm grateful for the year I spent there.

GURME SEYYAH

I studied Turkish language and literature teaching here. To put it briefly, I think this is the worst university in the world. Don't come here! It's a complete money trap, the education is zero, and the advertisements are all lies and deception!!!

O?uzcan Kuruçay

I came to Girne American University with a transcript from another university. I completed my two-year anesthesia technician coursework in one go, completed my internship, and paid the fees. When I wanted to get my diploma, I was told there …

Robotipi

As a former Girne American student, my deposit has not been refunded for approximately a year. I would not recommend this institution to anyone considering it. It's a terrible institution, and I do not forgive them. The school is a complete …

nicole nana

There Service is very baad. I registered as an international student and paid the fees and everything was fine and at the airport they said I should contact the university no one answered the phone. They said you should come in a week after …

Simge Özekler

GAU, the first private university in the TRNC for 38 years, has accumulated experience and knowledge in education. Today, with its international campuses, accreditations, and university collaborations, it offers its students the opportunity …

Mustafa Gedik

Aside from some quality professors, it's a very basic institution. It's unsystematic. The ads, the noise, if you make the mistake of coming here, you'll understand exactly what I mean. But long story short, look at other universities. After …

Adem Göçken

I find the academic staff at Girne American University to be very successful. We have wonderful professors who provide excellent support for new projects and always strive for the students. Because it's an institution that's innovative and …

Nardev Singh

Worst University Ever, I am an Indian Student my visa was refused in June 2016. This university has not refunded my fee it has been eight months now. There service is really bad, My agent has provided them all documents but they have not …

Lisa

Anyone considering coming here should think twice. They don't care about students at all. I couldn't even get my own documents without being asked for a ridiculous amount of money. Zero professionalism, no support, driven solely by money. …

Ahmet Düzayak

I graduated last year. The school system is flawless. If you absolutely want Cyprus, put other major universities as your first choice. You have no one to contact about the dorms or any problems you might have at the school. The school is …

cuneyt Architect

Dear Girne American University senior administrators, especially Serhat Akp?nar and the President of Student Affairs, please hire qualified personnel. I've been trying to get my diploma for over four months, but no one is helping. I said …

Merdan Kurbanov

Not a place to study! I wouldn't recommend it; most things are about money, even the professors give incredibly low grades. Don't come here if your goal is to study. It's the old system, the old knowledge from the 80s and 90s, there's no …

Udeshika Karunanayake

I enrolled for a PhD in BM from metropolitan college, Sri Lanka and the institute was hiding information about the program and charges and once it was questioned from the institute they were being unimaginably rude and unprofessional and …

Sema YA?AR

I studied at this university. It's a quiet place in the most beautiful part of Kyrenia. There were definitely some difficulties during my time there. We had some wonderful professors, but also some who weren't very competent. They have a …

Ceylan Çay

I studied interior design, and there's no school as bad as their system. Students are completely ignored, all my friends and I are experiencing the same problems. The staff is rude, and the education is poor. As a student for five years, …

Ray Man

I graduated from GAU in 1997. During my 2 years at this university I enjoyed a world class education with very professional and knowledgeable professors from the US and UK, Australia, Germany, Pakistan and Turkey. I was always given the …

VICTORY CHIEMEKA OKEZIE

Education wise the school is ok, not too bad neither excellent. Students get exactly what you pay for and nothing more. No special activity after school, no important practical assignments. Just go to class and go to exam. Also it takes …

Youssef Al Alamy

I am an electrical engineer student. This is my second year. I spent one semester in campus (before COVID) and one semester online in Cyprus. Now I am spending my second year away from Cyprus. My overall experience might differ from one …

mireille ngasseu

It is actually a big university, amongst the best in Nord Cyprus, composed of many departments like pilots, Marines, engineering, health science, pharmacy, school of sports, arts, architecture, gastronomy... Every specialty you desire.. …

Daye Keedo

I'm in my second year, and he's always giving me problems. Especially with the fees. Kazakhs, don't come here, they'll fleece you. I said I wanted to pay the full amount at once, and he started demanding an exorbitant commission, even …

Salih Bahceci

GAU was founded in 1985 and has grown from its small beginnings with just seven students to being the 20,000 strong university that it is today 33 years later.  From its very inception, GAU has maintained close contractual ties with …

ANNABELLE KWIZERA

If you pay and decide to get back your money, you won't get it ( they will lie to you) , dorms are horrible. There's no justice for you if anything happen to you, landlords are horrible ( they are scammers) I just left and I hope you …

Manpreet Singh

Because higher educated teachers & his behevior is very good for student. University very good intzam for student part time job.University student nu 6 hour part time work for daily.So student manege our studies and foods expensive.

Shayek A.

A cheater institute in Northern Cyprus. They are not refunding tuition fees, it's almost over one year now and even they are not replying my emails. Fake people established an University to earn money by cheating with students

Deniz Bozkaya

It is the first private university in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, and it is the university where I love to study, educating knowledgeable and competent students with its experienced and distinguished professors.

TALHA DEM?RTA?

They boast that they are the first university in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, but they don't think at all because they victimize their students because they don't have proper buses; they are ultra-selfish. …

rebaz yousif

Very beautiful and excellent environment but small area. parking space is not good enough for students and who are coming to university .some time you need to park your car so far from Girne American university.

kimi Kare

It's a terrible place; they never provide the required documents. The student affairs office directs you to the faculty, then the faculty secretary, but you can never find anyone to talk to. It's a awful place.

Bekir Civan Ogan

My sister and her friends wrote me fines with lame excuses because they wanted to transfer, and threatened to withhold their diplomas if they didn't pay. The school isn't a school, it's a money trap.

Charm Santiago

I'm so grateful to God for giving me the opportunity to take my MBA course in Girne American University.
The university ties in America and Europe. At the same time, they are recognized …

Selçuk ?zci

Absolutely disappointing.
There's not even 1% of the interest and support you'd get in Türkiye; reaching anyone by phone is a disaster, you only have a chance to get a response via …

Cyprusdragon X

Located in Girne, Girne American University is the largest university in Girne and one of the three internationally recognized universities in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

Rebhy Bushnaq

I’ve been there for 4 months and what i saw is ( bribery solves all problems) they worship money, and one more thing if you decided to leave , you cannot get your money back .

Gulia Umka

Very nice facilities and infrastructure but awful managment.
Summer english language wchool is run by robbers.
They never give u any reciept and change the rules every day. …

?brahim O?ulcan Yavuz

My beloved school, where I received exactly 7 years of education. The institution where I completed both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees. You have given me so much in life.

EMRAH ADAKLI

It was a privilege to receive an international education at Cyprus's first university, with campuses spanning three continents. Cyprus's most preferred American University...

gizem dogan

While its location in the city is its greatest advantage, the money it spends on its students is incalculable. It is the only school that has completed its own work.

Omur dursun hoskan

The campus is quite far from the center, and transportation is provided by minibuses.
While the buildings appear decent from the outside, they are in disrepair, …

V?LDAN DEM?REL

It is a very good university with both its campus and the quality of education. I'm glad I chose this place and graduated from here, it's a beautiful school???? …

fetish

I'm having trouble deciding whether to study at this university or not.
I want to study English Language Teaching, but I don't want to make the wrong decision. …

Emma Hall

The educational service is very bad quality and the university system is not organised. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this university for foreigners.

Maria Shaheen

I started studying at Girne American University, it has neat and clean environment, sports facilities, supportive academic staff so enjoying my stay here

ibrahim khalifeh

I studied Computer Engineering there and I hated every second of it, Id rather have needles stuck into my eyes than spend another semester... With love.

Lena Chitsa

The information or reception centre is dead. I have been trying to call for a week plus and no one ever picked. For a big university this is not right

Zeki Kartal

The location is nice, it's small, there are too many people for its size, and money-grubbing incidents are common. That's probably the only downside.

Abdul Kaium

It's very big university in north Cyprus.There have many Opportunity for abroad student.I hope there Good quality education is available at low cost.

Henry Okpokam

This is one of the best schools in North Cyprus, where great students emerge from.. they also great lectural too. It is located at kyrenia, girne.

Adem Aksoy

I studied between 2008 and 2012. I can say that I barely managed a 2.34 GPA. The education I received has already been mentioned in the comments.

Pubg Mobile

A useless university that sends a security guard to English class and sends bailiffs to your home for unpaid fees even though you didn't attend.

SERDAR ARSLAN

It's a money trap. We had too many problems with this university.

Don't choose this university if you don't want to regret it. …

Ali Hassan

Really really bad service regarding the payment they have only one employee while there is thousands of students waiting for hours

Kaveesha Kushi

?? International students please be aware of this.

I have done my BA degree at metropolitan college Sri lanka. Which is an …

Hamed Yasawi

I have been in this university before 19 years. There were so nice and good. And I believe there are better than before. …

Manmeet Singh

Environment is very good and nice but university is veery cheap they dos not refund my fees they can not reply of my mail

Muhammad Ismail

A very poor management staff for international students.
I waited 4 hours just to talk.
Not a university just a scam

Imad Amer

Not all departments are good, engineering department is great. Good atmosphere but a little expensive

Daniel Etim

Actually to be sincere it ain't that bad as most people say just that some of the lecturers are lazy

Vikram Singh

IF YOU DO NOT SOLVE MY PROBLEM THAT IS REFUND MY TUTION FEE I WILL GO TO INTERNATIONAL COURT

Gossy Ukanwoke

Excellent University environment. A multi ethnic, multicultural and international community.

Idrees Ahmad

Top university in girne City amazing location near to city centre and have free bus servic

Mohammad Qasim Nagra

I M just fascinating about this university and wanna to take admission in PhD programme.

EZGI ILKNUR GEORGE

With the education quality and the location its the BEST university in Cyprus!! ?? …

Salih Bahceci

One of the top university in North Cyprus.. good top quality education..

DGolden Pdee

It's a portable private university. Has good parking spaces. Nice staffs

Alice Isaeva

When are you going to give me my diploma?? It’s almost one year past!

gladness gideon

Do they offer PhD in Cybersecurity??? Pls am an international student

Almaz Kashikov

Good level quality prep school. Summer school sucks = waste of money.

Erkan Ba?

We're coming from Istanbul to do a play. SURPRISE, there's no light.

ukstatics TV Solutions

Great place to get an education in this district of North Cyprus

Faris sandid

Good country but old transportation system and so expensive

AhQ

Best university in the island ?? I really miss this place

TC Tulay A.

The feeling of home, peaceful??
I love the colors?? …

Ahmad Kafeel

Spectacular place to study highly rated university

nuphile Toukam

Administration too slow and the agents are bad.

Doina Popescu

Lovely place, amazing sites, wonderful people

Uduak Iwuagwu

Best university, you don't want to miss out

Bilal Qani

Slow staff, and not recommended to anyone

Rami Joulani

It's a lovely University, and a big one

misafir adam

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lancei camara

I want to study at girne américan

Therapist Ola

The environment is very welcoming

banjoko olasoji (Soglow)

Love it with few bad lecturers

FBF

Best University At All

rana “raka” umer29

It's nice place there

Byebi Mushengezi

Beautiful university.

BAYRAM KARABULUT

Beautiful university

Feliks Bekeshov

beutiful university

Mustafa C.

25 YIL Once...

Hamza Hasanat

My university

md sanoar (Shuvo.)

i know that

Svetlana Ozorun

The best!!!

Richard Zeynom Kisabo

I love it.

Kennedy Gregory

It's good

Enis Akarpinar

Mukemmell

Abdurrahman Ozlem

Looks ok

Emmetton Porte

Awesome

Daniel Cyriacus

Not bad

Konyinsola Osinubi

decent

Th?ng Nguy?n

Good

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