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Rauf Denktas University
A university recognised by Türkiye's Council of Higher Education. With the Dev/Soy partner scholarship, annual tuition is €1,750 instead of €3,500. One point of contact from application to arrival at Ercan Airport.
The first question every family asks
“Will the degree be recognised?” — here the answer rests on documents, not promises.
Official YÖK recognition — 22 October 2025
Rauf Denktas University is officially recognised by Türkiye's Council of Higher Education (YÖK). According to the university's own announcement, this recognition means RDU can formally admit students from Türkiye and its programmes appear in the YÖK higher education programmes and quota guide. One of the university's programmes is independently verifiable in the YÖK undergraduate atlas.
In North Cyprus the university is approved by YÖDAK (Higher Education Planning, Evaluation, Accreditation and Coordination Council) and accredited by the TRNC Ministry of National Education. Internationally it holds accreditation from FIBAA, the German-based Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation.
An honest note: institutional recognition and individual degree equivalence are two different things. Recognition of the university is the precondition; equivalence after graduation is assessed by the authority in the student's home country. We verify the current status for each student before they apply.
A 50% partner scholarship through Dev/Soy
2026-2027 international student fees. The scholarship applies to tuition.
annual payment
- Registration & activation fee: €400 (one-time)
- Instalment plans available
- Additional 5% discount for upfront payment
annual payment
- Registration & activation fee: €850
- Thesis and non-thesis options
- English and Turkish programmes
English preparatory included
- Registration & activation fee: €1,900
- For students without a language certificate
- One preparatory year, then the degree
Fees are based on the university's 2026-2027 international student fee schedule and are quoted in euro. Accommodation is not included in tuition; contact us for current dormitory options and rates. Fees and scholarship terms may be updated by the university — we confirm the current position with you before you apply.
Three faculties, more than twelve programmes
Taught in English (except Turkish Law courses). American credit system, ECTS compliant.
Architecture & Engineering
- Architecture · 4 years
- Software Engineering · 4 years
- Information Systems & Technologies · 4 years
- Computer Technology & Programming · 2 years, associate
Economics, Administrative & Social Sciences
- Business Administration · 4 years
- Banking & Finance · 4 years
- Accounting & Finance · 4 years
- International Relations · 4 years
- International Trade & Business · 4 years
- Tourism & Hospitality Management · 4 years
- International Law · 4 years
Faculty of Law
- Law · 4 years, Turkish
Master's Programmes
- Business Administration (MBA) · thesis 2 yr / non-thesis 1-1.5 yr · EN & TR
- Architecture · thesis / non-thesis
- International Relations · thesis / non-thesis
- Software Engineering · thesis, 2 years
- Law · thesis / non-thesis · Turkish
Coming soon: Psychology · Nutrition and Dietetics · Interior Architecture · Artificial Intelligence and Data Science · Data Science and Business Analytics · PhD in Business Administration · PhD in Software Engineering
An accessible entry bar
In most countries a high school leaving result is enough. IELTS and TOEFL are not mandatory.
| Country / Region | National exam | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco | National school leaving exam | above threshold |
| Egypt | Thanaweya Amma | 50–65 / 100 |
| Gulf countries | General Secondary Education Certificate | 50–65 / 100 |
| Jordan | Tawjihi | 50–70 / 100 |
| Palestine | Tawjihi | 60–75 / 100 |
| Iraq | Central high school graduation exam | 60–85 / 100 |
| Lebanon, Syria, Sudan | Baccalaureate / school leaving | 50–65 / 100 |
| Kenya | KCSE | Mean grade C to C+ |
| Somalia | High school final exam | 60–70 / 100 |
| Tanzania, Zimbabwe | High school final exam | 50–65 / 100 |
| Pakistan, Bangladesh | HSC | 50–65 / 100 |
| India | 12th grade board exam | 50–65 / 100 |
| Iran | Pishdaneshgahi / final exam | 50–65 / 100 |
| Francophone countries | Baccalaureate | 50–65 / 100 |
| Europe | Matura / Abitur / Baccalaureate | equivalent |
English proficiency
IELTS 5.0+ · TOEFL iBT 60+ · Duolingo 90+ for undergraduate; 6.0 / 70 / 105 for graduate. Without a certificate, students can sit the university placement exam on arrival or join the one-year English Preparatory Programme.
Required documents
High school (or bachelor's) diploma, academic transcript and a passport valid for at least six months. Language certificate if available. Reference and motivation letters are recommended for graduate applications. All documents in English or officially translated.
Place students without carrying the operational load
Dev/Soy works with student recruitment agencies across MENA, Africa, South Asia and Central Asia.
You know your market and your students. We are on the island — we handle applications, acceptance letters, payment guidance, visa and residence permit steps, airport arrival and settling in. You keep your own student-facing service model and your own client relationship.
A credential you can show
YÖK recognition, YÖDAK approval and FIBAA accreditation — verifiable claims you can put in front of a family without risking your reputation.
A price students can afford
€1,750 a year after the partner scholarship, with living costs in North Cyprus around $480–970 a month.
An entry bar students can clear
50–65% school leaving results accepted in most markets, and no mandatory IELTS or TOEFL.
One counterpart on the ground
A single team in Nicosia for the whole pipeline, so your student is never left alone after landing.
Agency enquiries: devsoy@devsoy.online · WhatsApp +90 539 108 49 79
Agent fact sheet (PDF)Three pages: fee schedule by level, entry requirements for 14 markets, programme list, document checklist and the step-by-step process.
From application to arrival at Ercan
One counterpart throughout. The student only prepares documents.
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Free initial consultation
We map programme and scholarship options against the student's grades, budget and goals. Applying is free of charge.
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Documents and application
We prepare the diploma, transcript and passport file, and submit the application on the student's behalf.
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Conditional acceptance letter
The university admissions commission reviews the file; the scholarship rate is stated in the offer.
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Payment and official acceptance letter
The official acceptance letter is issued after the first payment. This document is required for travel and entry to North Cyprus.
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Travel, entry and student residence
We check transit visa requirements by nationality. After arrival, our Documents & Immigration team handles registration, health report and the student residence permit.
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Airport welcome and settling in
The university provides a welcome at Ercan International Airport and an orientation programme. We help with accommodation, bank account, SIM card and the first week.
A university in the historic heart of Nicosia
Inside the old walled city, with student housing within walking distance.
Students live on roughly $480–970 a month
The university's own student budget guide covers accommodation, food, transport, utilities and personal spending. Tuition sits outside that figure, and dormitory rates are set by the university according to room type.
Accommodation
Within walking distance of campus. Fully furnished private rooms, 24/7 security, air conditioning, high-speed internet, common room.
Student support
Academic advising, psychological counselling, health centre, orientation and on-campus part-time work opportunities.
Campus life
Football, futsal and basketball clubs, computer labs open 24/7, library and cafeteria.
Common questions
Is the degree recognised?
Does every student get the 50% scholarship?
Are IELTS or TOEFL required?
How much is accommodation?
When should a student apply?
What exactly does Dev/Soy handle?
Let's find the right programme
Tell us the student's grades and goals, and we will write back with the programme, the scholarship rate and the realistic intake. The first consultation is free.
Dev/Soy Consulting is an education consulting partner of Rauf Denktas University. For agency and institutional partnerships: devsoy@devsoy.online.