International Support Center

ARUCAD provides comprehensive support to international students throughout their entire student journey, from their first enquiry and application to registration, arrival, study period, and graduation. The University aims to ensure that international students receive clear information, practical guidance, and assistance at each stage of their transition to university life.

  • Staff names and job titles.

Vera Chernenko- International Marketing Manager

Alissa Zhnakhar- International Marketing Officer

  • Main contact details.

+905338330707

+905338556969

  • Office location.

EI-OFF06, Şair Nedim Street No:11, Kyrenia

International students are provided with guidance throughout the application and registration process. Support includes:

  • Information about academic programmes and guidance on selecting an appropriate programme
  • Information about admission and entry requirements
  • Clear guidance on required application and registration documents
  • Information about application procedures and relevant deadlines
  • Guidance on tuition fees and payment procedures
  • Assistance with preparing and checking registration documents
  • Support with completing university registration procedures
  • Information about original documents, certified copies, and other documentation required for registration

ARUCAD provides international students with pre-arrival guidance to help them prepare for their journey to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).

Support includes:

  • General information about entry and visa procedures applicable to students from different countries
  • Guidance on required travel documents
  • Information about entry procedures upon arrival at the airport
  • Guidance regarding university-related documents that may be requested during entry procedures
  • Pre-departure instructions and important travel information
  • Guidance to help students prepare the necessary documentation before travelling to the TRNC

Students are encouraged to review the relevant entry requirements before travelling and ensure that all required travel and university documents are readily available upon arrival.

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ARUCAD provides guidance to international students regarding immigration and relevant residence procedures required during their studies in the TRNC.

Support includes:

  • Explanation of the immigration application procedure
  • Guidance on the different stages of the application process
  • Assistance with completing relevant application forms
  • Information about required documents and procedures
  • Guidance on administrative steps students are required to complete
  • Assistance in understanding instructions and requirements related to the application process

The aim is to help international students understand the relevant procedures and complete required administrative processes more easily.

International students are provided with information and guidance regarding university accommodation and available housing options.

Support includes:

  • Information about university dormitories
  • Accommodation locations and their distance from the ARUCAD campus
  • Available room types and facilities
  • Accommodation fees and payment methods
  • Accommodation rules and requirements
  • Guidance on what students should prepare before moving into their accommodation

ARUCAD supports international students during their initial arrival in Northern Cyprus by providing guidance and assistance with arrival arrangements.

Depending on the arrangements made with the University, support may include:

  • Monitoring students’ confirmed arrival information
  • Meeting students at the airport
  • Transportation from the airport to the University or their accommodation
  • Basic orientation and practical guidance following arrival

New international students are supported in becoming familiar with the University and its facilities through campus orientation activities.

Campus tours help students identify key academic, administrative, and student service areas and support their integration into university life.

  • List of international-student events and activities.

Orientation days

Hallowing Party

Christmas Market event

New Year Event

Spring Festival

ARUCAD provides multilingual assistance to international students to help them communicate more effectively during their studies and daily life at the University and in the TRNC.

Language support is available in:

  • English
  • Russian
  • Turkish
  • Persian

Language support may assist students with:

  • Understanding university and administrative information
  • Communicating with relevant academic and administrative offices
  • Understanding important documents, announcements, and instructions
  • General communication during the application and registration process
  • Assistance with everyday communication
  • Clarifying university procedures and requirements
  • Supporting students as they adapt to their new academic and social environment

Through multilingual assistance, ARUCAD aims to make university services more accessible to international students and facilitate their integration into university and daily life in the TRNC.

International student support continues throughout the student’s period of study at ARUCAD.

Students may receive guidance concerning:

  • Academic and administrative procedures
  • Registration-related matters
  • Accommodation
  • Immigration and documentation
  • Communication with relevant University offices
  • General student-life matters
  • Orientation and adaptation to university life

Through these services, ARUCAD aims to provide an inclusive, accessible, and supportive environment for international students from their first contact with the University through to graduation.