middle east technical university

Middle East Technical University (METU) is one of Turkey's most prestigious state universities which enjoy a world-widereputation. Recently, METU was listed among the top 60 World universities by the Times Higher Education in its 2013Reputation Ranking. Since its establishment in Ankara in 1956, the university had over the years trained thousands ofinternational students in addition to its one hundred thousand national alumni. In 2005 METU has established a new campus inNorthern Cyprus under the name Middle East Technical University Northern Cyprus Campus (METU NCC) with a more focusedinternational mission.METU Northern Cyprus Campus is attached to the main campus in Ankara in all academic and administrative affairs. All degreeprograms of METU NCC are approved by the METU Senate, and provide the same quality standards of the main campus inAnkara.The medium of instruction at both METU campuses is English and the credit-hour system is employed. Academic Yearcommences in September and consists of two semesters ending in mid-June, plus an optional Summer Session. Students areadmitted to both Fall and Spring semesters. Duration of undergraduate study is four academic years (eight semesters) for alldegree programs. Being a state university, the cost of education – even for international students- is subsidized; therefore thetuition is highly cost-effective and competitive.METU NCC campus is located approximately 50 km west of Lefkoşa (Nicosia), and is built on a magnificent hill with an area of339 hectares (137 acres). In addition to its state-of-the-art education and lab facilities, METU NCC offers all the amenities ofhigh-tech information services, such as digital library, widespread access to computing, high-speed internet and cableTV.Indoor and outdoor sports facilities, the Cultural and Convention Center, cafeteria, and shopping area provide a pleasingrange of social, cultural and sports facilities to the staff and students.Why METU NCC? Among 60 Top Universities by Reputation (Times Higher Education-World University Ranking by Reputation 2013). Academic excellence at very affordable cost Internationally recognized degrees Teaching in small groups, and close contact with the faculty members Modern, high-tech Campus with excellent facilities A wide range of activities, rich academic and social interaction in a multicultural environment Close geographically and culturally

Undergraduate Programs:

Economic and Administrative Sciences Programs Business Administration Business Administration (Joint Undergraduate

Program with SUNY New Paltz Univ.) Economics Political Science and International Relations

Engineering Programs Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Aerospace Engineering

Education/Humanities Programs Computer Education and Instructional Technology Guidance and Psychological Counseling Teaching English as a Foreign Language Psychology

Minor ProgramsMinor Program in Electronics

Minor Program in Information Systems Minor Program in Mechatronic Economics Minor Program General Management And Corporate Finance Minor

Program Political Science and International Relations Minor

Program Minor Program in General Psychology

METU NCC minimum admission & scholarship requirements for ALL degree programs:

English Language Requirements:All applicants need to demonstrate proficiency of English in order to start the first year but not for admission.The minimum grade in ANY of the exams given below should be satisfied. Applicants not satisfying the minimumEnglish Language requirement will need to take an English course for one or two semesters in the METU EnglishPreparatory School.METU English Proficiency Exam

(to be taken on-campus uponregistration )

TOEFLIBT(NewGeneration TOEFL)

TOEFL Pen &Paper

IELTS(OverallBand)

60 75 534 6.0

FEES and Living Expenses:

Tuition fee: $ 7500 per academic year ($3750 per semester)

Dormitory fee: Quadruple room-$2000 per academic year ($ 1000 per semester) Double room-$3200 per academic year ($ 1600 per semester) Single room in a suit- $3700 per academic year ($ 1850 per semester) State Compulsory Health Insurance $ 120 per year.

Minimum overall cost of a full-tuition paying student with all dorm and living expensesincluded is around $ 15000 per ACADEMIC YEAR.

For more information about dormitories please follow the link:http://ncc.metu.edu.tr/50/dormitory.html

Country Qualification Minimum requirements to apply Grades range for 25%Tuition Fee Waiver

Scholarship

Min. Grades/Scorefor 50%

Tuition Fee WaiverScholarship

SaudiArabia

High SchoolCertificate

and Quduret

High School Certificate with a minimum exam scoreof 90 % in the stream related to the program appliedfor, and a minimum of 70 % from the "Qudurat" Test.

75-80 81

SAT1

A minimum total SAT1 score of 1000 out of 1600 in "Math"and "Critical Reading" exams, with a minimum "Math" score

of 600 out of 800 for Engineering, Economics, BusinessAdministration, and Computer Education and Instructional

Technology programs.

1050-1150 (math 620) 1160

IB A certificate of International Baccalaureate with a minimumtotal score of 28

30-35 36

CambridgeInternational

AS and ALevels

Qualifications

A minimum of two A levels relevant to the program appliedfor, with a minimum grade of B in one of them; in addition,a minimum of 280 points from all A or AS levels taken (withA- level tariff rates: A*=140 ,A=120, B=100, C=80) shouldbe secured. AS-level (Advanced Subsidiary Level) may beconsidered in lieu of a nonessential A-level with half tariff

rates

a minimum of 300 pointsin 3 AL, two of which

relevant to the programapplied for

a minimum of 340points in 3 AL , two ofwhich relevant to theprogram applied for

Note: exceptionally successful applicants have a chance of getting 100% tuition fee waiver; however, there is no guarantee as the number of100% scholarships is limited and therefore, very competitive.

Application: open November 2012 to End of August 2013. Academic year commences late September2013.

For successful application, please ensure that all information and files mentioned below are ready

Personal details and contact information, High School Grade Report: A copy of a high school Grade Report in English. Exam Result: A copy of the exam result that is being used for application (KCSE, SAT, Cambridge

International AS and A Levels Qualifications, IB, Baccalaureate, etc...) Passport copy: pages containing photo, name, surname & expiry date. Application Fee:through Bank: Bank receipt document for 55 USD application fee (Turkey IS Bank - Kalkanli

METU Branch 6822- 1875 / IBAN: TR 8700 0640 0000 2682 2000 1875 / Swift Code: ISBKTRISXXX) or METUNCC Online Payment System: https://opay.ncc.metu.edu.tr/?lng=en.

Note:Applicants through the A-levelswho have already completed their AS levels,as well as the IB applicants canapply for a provisional offer.When applying,expected grades letter issued by the school is required..

On-line application:In order to start on-line application, please click on the link http://app.ncc.metu.edu.tr/undergraduate(press register andcreate a log in).

Contact Details:Middle East Technical University Northern Cyprus Campus (METU NCC)Directorate of Institutional Relations and CommunicationKalkanli-Guzelyurt, North Cyprus via Mersin 10-TurkeyTel: +90-392-661-2109/10 ; Fax: +90-392-661-2103Website: www.ncc.metu.edu.tr ; E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

















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