7. Girne Amerikan Üniversitesi (world rankings: 5180)
Founded in 1985, Girne Amerikan Üniversitesi (Girne American University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized town of Kyrenia (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Northern Cyprus. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Yüksekögretim Planlama, Denetleme, Akreditasyon ve Koordinasyon Kurulu (Higher Education Planning, Evaluation, Accreditation and Coordination Council, North Cyprus), Girne Amerikan Üniversitesi (GAU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Girne Amerikan Üniversitesi (GAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 33 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students’ past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Cypriot higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.