Girne American University: Tuition Fees

University Tuition & Fees
Below you can find information on tuition fees for our various degree programs as well as other university fees.

The formal academic year consists only of the Fall and Spring Semesters. The Summer Semester is an additional semester and fees are not included below. Please contact our International Admissions team on intstudent@gau.edu.tr / infostudent@gau.edu.tr for information regarding Summer Semester fees.

Please note all fees mentioned below are subject to 5% VAT.

To see more information please visit our discounts and special packages page.
Application and Registration

All new international students are required to pay an Application Fee, Registration Fee and Activity Fee for registration to the University.
Application Fee 50 Euro (one-off payment)
Registration Fee (Undergraduate and Masters Degree Programs) 250 Euro (one-off payment)
Registration Fee (PhD Degree Programs) 400 Euro (one-off payment)
Academic and Cultural Activity Fee 125 Euro (per semester)

Please note these amounts are subject to change and can vary for scholarship applicants due to additional administrative requirements.
Foundation English Program

For students who are required to attend the Foundation English Program before starting their chosen degree program tuition fees are as follows:
Foundation English Program: 5,000 Euro (per academic year)

To be exempt from the Foundation English Program you need to score sufficiently in the university’s English Exam (60% for most Undergraduate applicants and 80% for English Language Teaching Undergraduate applicants and Graduate applicants). Alternatively you can provide a recognized certificate in English Proficiency (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS) with a sufficient score to gain exemption. For more information about the Foundation English Program, please click here.
Undergraduate Degree Programs

For students wishing to study at an undergraduate level, the following fees will apply:
Faculty of Engineering 5,500 Euro (per academic year)
Faculty of Architecture, Design & Fine Arts 5,500 Euro (per academic year)
All other Faculties 5,000 Euro (per academic year)
All other Schools (including Vocational School) 4,500 Euro (per academic year)

Please visit our Undergraduate Degree Programs for more details.
Master Degree Programs

For students wishing to study a Masters Degree, the following fees will apply:
Master Program tuition fee 6,500 Euro (entire program)

Please note if the student is required to take Undergraduate Bridging Courses, additional payment equivalent to the undergraduate program fees will apply. If the student is required to attend the Foundation English Program, additional payment equivalent to the Foundation English Program fees will apply.

Please visit our Master Degree Programs for more details.
PhD Degree Programs

For students wishing to study a PhD Degree, the following fees will apply:
PhD Program tuition fee 8,000 Euro (entire program)

Please note if the student is required to take Undergraduate Bridging Courses, additional payment equivalent to the undergraduate program fees will apply. If the student is required to take Master Degree Bridging Courses, additional payment equivalent to the Master Degree program fees will apply. If the student is required to attend the Foundation English Program, additional payment equivalent to the Foundation English Program fees will apply.

Please visit our PhD Degree Programs for more details.
Accommodation Fees

Here at the American University, Girne/Cyprus (Girne American University) we have a great range of accommodation available for students. Visit university dormitories to find more about accommodation.
Accommodation Fee ranges between 1,650-3,550 Euro
Accommodation Deposit 300 Euro
Important note regarding fees:

The non-refundable tuition deposit (please see How to Apply) should be paid prior to arrival to the university, and only paid on receipt of a Provisional Acceptance Letter.

The outstanding balance, if any, for the remainder of the academic year must be paid on arrival to the university.