The European University of Lefke opened in 1990, is a higher education institution in a town with a picturesque coastline, the foothills of the Troodos mountain and fertile land. With students arriving from across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe, the European University of Lefke has transformed the once quiet community into a global hub. Over the years, EUL has amassed achievements that solidify its standing as an internationally recognized institution.
The university received accreditation from AQAS (Agency for Quality Assurance through Accreditation of Programmes), for the Architecture & Interior Architecture / Environmental Design program, the New Media and Communication program, and the Horticulture Department. AHPGS (Accreditation Agency in Health and Social Sciences) accredited the Department of Health Management and Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Public Administration, Economy, Finance and Banking departments, the Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation program, the Pharmacy faculty, tourism management and the Nursing Program. The university has been ranked within the 851- 900 band in QS world university rankings 2026. According to the 2025 placement results, EUL attracted 2,537 new students. That is higher than any other university in the TRNC this semester, making it the top-preferred institution across the region.
These milestones confirm what many on campus already sensed, that EUL is no longer a small regional institution, but a steadily expanding academic center. The bustling sounds on and off campus including the conversations of students in diverse languages reaffirm the magnitude of growth in numbers of international students from across the globe. The economy has boosted, with businesses, stores, restaurants, cafes, and landlords seeing a majority of student customers.
The establishment of The European University of Lefke as a renowned educational institution has led to the revitalization of the small town into a spirited and lively area where people from different cultures coexist.
— Written by Ruth Oyarero
