Information Handbook (2013-14)

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"For Your International Career"

2013-14 Information Handbook "For Your International Career" Tel: (+90 392) 630 11 11 • Fax: (+90 392) 365 44 79 e-mail: info@emu.edu.tr

Famagusta / North Cyprus

State University of Cyprus in the Eastern Mediterranean University is a full member of the European University Association and the International Association of Universities.

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Our Mission To offer quality and sustainable education at international standards and in a multi-cultural environment, do research, contribute to the expectations of the stakeholders and bring up graduates who possess information and skills at international standards.

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Our Vision To become a first choice, participating, innovative, developmental and autonomous university producing technology and science and setting an example with its multicultural profile.

"For Your International Career"

Dear Students, Thank you for making the right choice for your future and registering Eastern Mediterranean University.

With this important decision which will shape your future, you will be offered distinguished education bringing success in your chosen careers.

With its modern campus, well-developed infrastructure, prominent teaching staff, 16,000 students from 85 and 1,000 academic staff members from 35 different countries, programs in English, the opportunity of learning a second foreign language, student exchange programs, an array of sports, social and cultural activities, one-to-one student-instructor communication, international accreditations, international and multicultural teaching environment and a diploma recognised throughout the world, Eastern Mediterranean University prepares its students for their international careers and graduates creative and competitive individuals equipped with entrepreneurial skills.

Welcome to the distinguished life of higher education delivered in Eastern Mediterranean University’s peaceful, secure and independent environment.

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Y. Ă–ZTOPRAK Rector

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NORTHERN CYPRUS Beautiful Environment

North Cyprus offers the perfect escape from the stresses of everyday life. Enjoying more than half of the island’s 480 miles of spectacular coastline, North Cyprus boasts a myriad of picturesque coves and beautiful broad bays backed by historical harbors and citrus groves. Whether it’s swimming on secluded stretches of sandy beaches in the Karpaz, enjoying the excellent facilities and activities of private hotel beaches or scuba-diving in one of the region’s spectacular dive sites, there’s a great choice for beach-lovers. Indeed, it’s no surprise that according to legend, Julius Caesar gave the island to Cleopatra as a token of his love.

World-famous Golden Beach

Further along the East coast, at the foot of the Karpaz peninsula in the Yeni Iskele district is Boğaz, a sleepy fishing village in an utterly tranquil location. Here, you are within easy reach of the Karpaz itself which boasts some of the island’s most deserted sandy beaches. The highlight of this area is the Golden Beach, one of the world’s finest and longest beaches, with magnificent sands that stretch for more than 3 kilometres. The beach is fringed with magnificent sand dunes and it is here that turtles roam and make their nurseries.

Art and Culture

You are embarking on a major undertaking in cross-cultural living. With this in mind, you should try to learn as much as you can about your own culture as well as about Turkish Cypriot culture before you land in North Cyprus . While Turkish 2 www.emu.edu.tr

Cypriots are descendents of mainland Turks, they have their own distinct culture. The learning process will not be easy; it will proceed in several stages over a period of months, and it may continue in the form of reverse culture shock when you return home. If it is at all successful, you will learn as much about yourself and your culture as you will about Cypriots and their culture.

There are three basic reactions a visitor to a new culture may feel; withdrawal and retreat to the old and familiar way of his/her own culture coupled with denial of the value of the new; modification of thought and behavior through integration of a few

admired elements in the new culture with the old; or rejection of the old and complete replacement by the new (being “more Roman than the Romans”). It is common for new arrivals to go through a period of culture shock. Culture shock is the sometimes anguishing period of reaction and adjustment to a new, unfamiliar environment, though normally the bad parts don’t last too long. In any case its important to know that you don’t have to like everything, and you don’t have to do everything the way the host nationals do it. When you find the happy medium between acting just like you did at home and acting just like an Cypriot, Cypriots will be very tolerant because you will be showing more respect for their culture than they are used to from foreigners.

Remember, the International Center is here to help you adjust to your new surroundings. Just drop by or give us a call.

Wildlife

North Cyprus is still relatively undiscovered so wildlife flourishes, with some 250 species of birds touching down on the island every year on the passage from East to West. There is also an abundance of lizards, wild donkeys and butterflies, including species which are unique to the region, such as the strangely-shaped festoon and Cleopatra butterflies adorned with the colors of sunshine. They are all part of a rich natural heritage on an island of contrasts that spans from the top of Mount Selvili’s 3000 feet to the gentle slopes of the coastal waters, where the famous loggerhead turtles come ashore to lay their eggs.

The warm climate in North Cyprus also means visitors can enjoy beautiful flowers all yearround, making it a veritable botanic haven. In the autumn and winter golden-yellow oleanders swathe the hills, whilst multi-colored anemones and crocuses appear before Christmas. But it is in late winter and spring that the island blooms into a rhapsody of color with the orchid family and cherry-red poppies taking centre stage.

Climate

North Cyprus is still relatively undiscovered so wildlife flourishes, with some 250 species of birds touching down on the island every year on the passage from East to West. There is also an abundance of lizards, wild donkeys and butterflies, including species which are unique to the region, such as the strangely-shaped festoon and Cleopatra butterflies adorned with the colors of sunshine. They are all part of a rich natural heritage on an island of contrasts that spans from the top of Mount Selvili’s 3000 feet to the gentle slopes of the coastal waters, where the famous loggerhead turtles come ashore to lay their eggs.

The warm climate in North Cyprus also means visitors can enjoy beautiful flowers all yearround, making it a veritable botanic haven. In the autumn and winter golden-yellow oleanders swathe the hills, whilst multi-colored anemones and crocuses appear before Christmas. But it is in late winter and spring that the island blooms into a rhapsody of color with the orchid family and cherry-red poppies taking centre stage.

Religion

The majority of the Turkish Cypriots are Muslim and although very few regularly attend mosque services or wear religious attire, most celebrate religious festivals.

Family Life

For Turkish Cypriots, family life is of ultimate importance and therefore a great amount of their free time is spent at family gatherings, barbeques and weddings. All towns and even some villages hold festivals many of which are in the early summer.

Cuisine

The culture of a place is always reflected in its kitchen, and Northern Cyprus is no exception.

North Cyprus cuisine embodies influences from north (South-Eastern Europe), east (Western Asia), south (northern Africa), and west (Mediterranean) resulting in excellent choices from pasta dishes made of dough, raw and cooked vegetables, different types of seafood and meat kebabs, and finally mouth-watering deserts. Eating out is popular amongst locals and the choice of cuisine reflects this. In larger towns, a range of international restaurants also offer dishes from around the world.

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Accommodation

There are dormitories for the international students who wish to live on the campus. In addition, apartments, studio flats are offered in Famagusta for the students who wish to stay outside of the campus.

Fees and Living Expenses

Estimated average living expenses for international students are 450-600 US dollars per month.

Banking and Exchange

Currency is the Turkish Lira. Eurocheques, Travelers cheques, Sterling, Dollars and other major currencies may be used or exchanged throughout North Cyprus.

TRAFFIC

Driving is on the left. Traffic and road signs are international. Maximum speed is 100 km/hr. Vehicles entering North Cyprus must be insured upon arrival.

Driving in TRNC

Before you arrive to TRNC Driving Licence Department, you MUST do the following: • 2 Photos • Driver’s licence translated into English (or into Turkish) • Copy of original driving licence • Visa document Taxi may cost 5-15 Turkish Lira within the city of Famagusta.

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STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS (IDS) Before applying for a student identification card, students should verify their personal information and the photo from http://stdportal.emu.edu.tr. Upon the completion of this procedure, student IDs can be obtained from the Student Services Office several days later.

Student Services Office Sabancı Dormitory (Ground Floor) Tel: (+90 392) 630 23 22 Lost Student Identification Cards For lost student identification cards, students should consult the Student Services Office, fill in the relevant form and pay 10 TL (lost ID fee).

RESIDENCE PERMIT Required documents for immigration office: 1. A Photograph (new students only) 2. Payment slip - 86 TL for each year (in order to do the payment students living in dormitories must bring a document that shows that they are living in the dormitories; off campus residing students must fill out “Rent declaration of immovable property”) 3. Resident permit application form (can be obtained from the Student Services Office) 4. Student certificate (can be obtained from the Regisrar’s officee) 5. Health report (new students only – 135 TL) 6. Passport copy (Pages that have your photo, expiry date, the entrance stamp in T.R.N.C, and renewing students need the copy of their last immigration in T.R.N.C stamp) 7. Stamp – 9 TL Attention The only acceptable currency is Turkish Lira / The amounts may vary according to the state regulations.

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STUDENT CLUBS their involvement will in turn further their skills Find, Manage or Form Your Own Club The importance of social and cultural activities in preparing students for real life and strengthening their personal skills cannot be questioned. Social/ cultural activities not only help students to identify themselves with the university, but also assist students to develop themselves in a desired field and also improve skills such as organizational, presentation, leadership and interpersonal communication.

Student life within the University is rich and a wide range of activities are present to tailor all

and talents within the areas of their interest. Club members also benefit from the facilities provided to them on behalf of the Social and Cultural Activities Directorate, i.e. music studio, conference hall, practice/training venues, meeting rooms, etc.

Students who would like to be a member of a club can download and fill the club membership form from the link provided below. Upon completing the form students are kindly asked to submit their forms to the Student Clubs Unit. In order to

talents and interests. As social and cultural activities are of paramount importance, the University encourages all extra-curricular activities that are both in line with the educational objectives of the institution and meet the needs of the students.

The student clubs within our university are of great significance since they are the main conductors of extra-curricular activities. The social life within the university is gradually prospering with the increase in student clubs and the involvement of students within these clubs. Detailed information about the objectives and activities of each club can be reached by clicking on the individual club page links provided on the right.

The student clubs are open to the participation of all students. Students can become members of any club that they desire and can take participative roles within the activities of these clubs. Moreover,

have active roles in clubs’ activities, students are suggested to become members to a maximum of two clubs. After one year of active membership in any club, students can apply for being a candidate in the executive board of the relevant club. Application forms related to Executive Board Membership can also be downloaded from the links below.

Active Clubs who are willing to organize events can also download the Club Activity Form from the link provided below. Please make sure to carefully plan your activity and clearly make note of your requirements for the event.

Finally, students with new ideas can also form their own clubs. Those interested in forming a new club should arrange a meeting to share their thoughts and ideas with the Students Club Unit, who will direct them in preparing the necessary requirements for the formation of the new club.

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Eastern Mediterranean University 16th ORIENTATION DAYS 16 September - 06 October 2013 Dear student, welcome to Eastern Mediterranean University!

The 16th EMU Orientation Days program, which will run between 16 September - 06 October 2013, aims to help you with your adaptation to your new home. The schedule for the Orientation and Welcoming Days is provided in the following program.

Please feel free to contact the Help Desks on the campus should you need any further information about our university and/or country. We wish you a very happy orientation period!

Social and Cultural Activities Directorate

PROGRAM

16 September - 06 October 2013 Welcoming and Accommodation

23-27 September 2013 Movie Days Time: 20:00 Venue: Social and Cultural Activities Directorate

23-25-26 September 2013

Placement and Proficiency Exam English Preparatory School Transportation for students who are going to sit for the Placement and the Proficiency Exam at the English Preparatory School will depart from EMU 2 Dormitory.

24 September 2013 Campus Tour – Introducing Administrative Units Time: 9:00-12:00 The Campus tour will start from the Social and Cultural Activities Directorate and include Library – Student Services – Sports Affairs – Health

Center – Psychological Counseling, Guidance and Research Center.

Famagusta Tour Time: 14:30-17:30 The tour buses will leave from the Social and Cultural Activities Directorate and will end at the same place.

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Welcoming Cocktail Party Time: 19:30-23:00

Venue: EMU Beach Club Bus services will depart from EMU 2 Dormitory. Family members are also welcomed.

27 September 2013 Nicosia / Kyrenia Tour Time: 08:30-17:00

The tour buses will leave from the Social and Cultural Activities Directorate and will end at the same place.

28 September 2013 Karpas Tour Time: 08:30-17:00

The tour buses will leave from the Social and Cultural Activities Directorate and will end at the same place.

30 September 2013 Classes Commence

30 September - 03 October 2013 INTRODUCING FACULTIES / SCHOOLS Time: 10:30 Transportation to faculties/departments/schools will be provided for the newly-registered students from the dormitories area starting at 10:00 a.m.

30 September 2013

Faculty of Business and Economics Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Arts and Sciences Faculty of Law

01 October 2013 Faculty of Architecture Faculty of Communication Faculty of Education

02 October 2013

Faculty of Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine Faculty of Pharmacy Faculty of Tourism

03 October 2013

School of Justice School of Computing and Technology School of Applied Disciplines Foreign Languages and English Preparatory School

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04 October 2013 SEMINAR: ‘Culture Shock’

by Psychological Counselling, Guidance and Research Center Time:10:30 Venue: Social and Cultural Activities Directorate, Activity Hall

‘Living in North Cyprus’

by the Police Department Time:13:30 Venue: Social and Cultural Activities Directorate, Activity Hall

Welcoming Night Time: 20:00-00:00 Venue: Atatürk Square (CL Square)

25 October 2013 Beach Party

Recreational Activities Blind Volleyball, Mini Golf, Slip’n Slide, Kamikaze Balloon, Terminator,

Black Light, Pull Rope, Sack Race, Limbo Dance Time: 20:30

DJ Performance Time: 23:00 Venue: EMU Beach Club Transportation to EMU Beach Club will be provided for the newly-registered students from the dormitories area starting at 20:00.

For further information, you can call or write to: Tel:

Faxs: E-mail:

Important Telephone Numbers:

• Eastern Mediterranean University (Operator) .... +90 392 630 11 11 +90 392 630 1612 • Security Office ............................................................................................................... +90 392 630 14 44 +90 392 630 2678 • Dormitories ....................................................................................................................... +90 392 630 13 28 +90 392 630 3040 • Registrar’s Office ....................................................................................................... +90 392 630 12 17 +90 392 630 1249 • Health Center ............................................................................................................... +90 392 630 22 00 activity@emu.edu.tr international.center@emu.edu.tr

You can find Help Desks located at the following places: • EMU-2 Dormitory • Social and Cultural Activities Directorate

• Registrar`s Office • English Preparatory School

PS: You can use the facilities at EMU Beach Club in your spare time. For transportation to the Beach Club, you can use the taxi services which will be cheaper than usual according to the agreement between the University administration and the taxi service. (Taxi tel: +90 533 863 36 32).

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2013 – 2014 ACADEMIC CALENDAR Fall Semester July

09

2013

On Line Course Registration Commences (Registered Students)

September

18

2013

Last Day for Changing ‘Incomplete’ Grades

September

23

2013

English Placement Test

September

25

2013

September

25- 27

2013

Orientation Days for New Students

September

26- 27

2013

Course Registration Period (With Supervisor )

September

27

2013

Last Day for the Approval of Advisors for Online Registrations

September

30

2013

English Profıcıency Test Last Day for Online Regıstratıon

Classes Commence First Day of Registration With Penalty Academic Year Opening Ceremony (No Classes Between 09:30 - 12:20) Last Day for Late Registration

October

07

2013

Last Day for Submission of Grade Change to the Registrar

October

14

2013

Last Day for Submission of Graduation Make – Up Exam Grades to the Regıstrar Kurban Bairam Eve

October

15- 18

2013

Kurban Bairam (Religious Holıday)

October

21

2013

Last Day for Add / Drop

October

29

2013

TR Republic Day (National Holiday)

November

10

2013

Commemoration of Atatürk

November Nov -Dec.

15 23- 04

2013 2013

TRNC Republic Day (National Holiday)

December

19

2013

Last Day for Entering Courses to be Offered in Spring

December

20

2013

Last Day for Course Withdrawal

December

23

2013

On Line Course Registration Commences

January

01

2014

New Year’s Day

January

10

2014

Last Day of Classes

January

13

2014

Religious Holiday (Kandil)

January

14- 29

2014

Final Exams

February

05

2014

Last Day for the Submission of Grades to the Regıstrar

February

06

2014

Fırst Day for Applıcatıon to Re-Sit Exam

February

07

2014

Last Day for Submission of the Graduation Decisions to the Regıstrar

February

10

2014

Last Day for Application to Re-Sit Exam

February

11

2014

Graduation Ceremony for Fall Graduates

December February February February

23 12- 19 17 19

Mid-Term Exams Period

Last Day for Applying to get Leave of Absence

Spring Semester

10

2013 2014 2014 2014

On Line Course Registration Commences (Registered Students) Re-Sit Exams English Placement Test English Profıcıency Test Last Day for Online Registration Last Day of Re-Sit Exams

For further information http://stdportal.emu.edu.tr

February

20

2014

Last Day for Changing ‘Incomplete’ Grades

February February February

20- 21 21 24

2014 2014 2014

March

03

2014

March April April May May May

10 11- 22 23 01 07-10 09

2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014

May May May June

19 23 26 05

2014 2014 2014 2014

Last Day for the Submıssıon of Re-Sit Exam Grades Course Regıstratıon Perıod (Wıth Supervısor ) Last Day for the Approval of Advisors for Online Registrations Classes Commence 1st Day of Registratıon With Penalty Last Day for Late Registration Last Day for Submission of Grade Change to the Registrar Last Day for Submission of Graduatıon Make – Up Exam Grades to the Registrar Last Day for Add / Drop Mid-Term Exams Period National Sovereignty & Children’s Day Workers’ and Spring Day Spring Fest Last Day for Course Withdrawal, Last Day for Applying to get Leave of Absence Atatürk Commemoratıon, Youth and Sports Day Last Day for Enterıng Courses to be Offered in Summer On Line Course Registration for Summer School Commences Last Day of Classes

June July July July July July

09- 24 01 02 03 04 08

2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014

Final Exams Period Last Day for the Submission of Grades to the Registrar Fırst Day for Application to Re-Sit Exam Last Day for Submission of the Graduatıon Decisions to the Registrar Last Day for Applicatıon To Re-Sit Exam Graduation Ceremony for Spring Graduates

May July July July July July July July July July August August

26 09- 16 17 17- 18 20 21 24 25 27 28- 30 01 04

2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014

August August September September September September September

29 30 12 15 - 17 22 24 29

2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014

On Lıne Course Regıstratıon Commences Re-Sıt Exams Last Day For The Submıssıon Of Re-Sıt Exam Grades Course Regıstratıon Perıod (Wıth Supervısor ) Peace And Freedom Day Classes Commence Last Day For Late Regıstratıon Last Day For Enterıng Courses To Be Offered In Fall 2014 - 2015 Ramadan Baıram Eve Ramadan Baıram Natıonal Holıday Last Day For Add / Drop; Onlıne Course Regıstratıon (Fall Semester 2014 - 2015) Last Day For Course Wıthdrawal Vıctory Day Last Day Of Classes Fınal Exams Perıod Last Day For The Submıssıon Of Grades To The Regıstrar Last Day For Submıssıon Of The Graduatıon Decısıons To The Regıstrar Dıploma Awardıng To Summer School Graduates

Summer School

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KKTC Harita

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Kamp端s Harita

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Academic

Post Office

Administrative

ATM

Dormitory

Bank

Food Facilities

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Bank School of Computing & Technology Restaurant Administrative Services Building Activity Center Library Faculty of Education – Post Office EMU 1 Dormitory Sabancı Dormitory Continuing Education Center / EMU Coop Ltd.

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Faculty of Business & Economics School of Applied Sciences Lala Mustafa Paşa Sports Complex Foreign Languages & English Preparatory School Faculty of Pharmacy Faculty of Health Sciences School of Health Services Eastern Mediterranean Doğa Primary School Faculty of Medicine Eastern Mediterranean Doğa College Sports Fields Stadium Department of Industrial Engineering Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering Dep. of Visual Arts & Visual Communic. Design Techno Park Personnel Office Rector’s Office

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Registrar’s Office International Office Student Services Office Faculty of Law - School of Applied Sciences Faculty of Arts & Sciences Central Lecture Halls (CLA) Department of Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Communication & Media Studies Restaurant Faculty of Tourism Graduate Communic. & Career Research Center Institute for Graduate Studies & Research Computer Center Faculty of Architecture Faculty of Civil Engineering Health Center Faculty of Computer Engineering Restaurant Technical Affairs Directorate Özok Dormitory Longson Dormitory Marmara Dormitory EMU IV Dormitory EMU III Dormitory Halide Edip & Namık Kemal Dormitory Akdeniz Dormitory Uğursal Dormitory EMU II Dormitory – EMU Dormitories Directorate Alfam Dormitory

Our Mission To offer quality and sustainable education at international standards and in a multi-cultural environment, do research, contribute to the expectations of the stakeholders and bring up graduates who possess information and skills at international standards.

sosyalmedya.emu.edu.tr

facebook.com/eastern.med.univ

twitter.com/EMUOFFICIAL

youtube.com/eastmeduniv

Our Vision To become a first choice, participating, innovative, developmental and autonomous university producing technology and science and setting an example with its multicultural profile.

"For Your International Career"

Print: EMU Printing House, Design: Erhan Yavuz, Ersev Sarper (09.2013) T.No:528044

"For Your International Career"

2013-14 Information Handbook "For Your International Career" Tel: (+90 392) 630 11 11 • Fax: (+90 392) 365 44 79 e-mail: info@emu.edu.tr

Famagusta / North Cyprus

State University of Cyprus in the Eastern Mediterranean University is a full member of the European University Association and the International Association of Universities.

www.emu.edu.tr