Near East University

Near East University, also known as Yakin Dogu Üniversitesi, is a private educational institution located in Nicosia, Cyprus. This university is accredited by the Council of Higher Education in Turkey as well as the Higher Education Planning, Evaluation, Accreditation and Coordination Council. It was founded in 1988 and is involved in various industries such as education, higher education, and universities.

Near East University has affiliations with several organizations including the European University Association, the International Association of Universities, the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World and the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation. Additionally, it is affiliated with the Joint Commission International, the International Society for Engineering Education, and Accreditation in Engineering, Computer Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Mathematics.

The institution has a motto: "Adada Kitali Gibi Yasamak", and it operates a subsidiary, Near East University Hospital, in Nicosia, Cyprus.