Rauf Denktaş University
Leading higher education institution focused on academic excellence and innovation.
About the University
Rauf Denktas University, RDU, took its name from the founding and long-term president of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), Mr Rauf Raif Denktaş, who had distinguished himself as an accomplished lawyer, organizer, human rights leader and political activist.
RDU was established to preserve and bequeath to the younger generation Mr. Denktaş’s legacies and ideas about economic, social, educational, religious, and cultural rights of minorities, human dignity, self-determination and peaceful coexistence between different peoples.
Accordingly, RDU seeks to be a university of choice with its excellent teaching and research faculty as well as facilities. It seeks to provide high quality education that enables its graduates to be employable internationally and to contribute, through research, to local and international problem-solving.
What Makes RDU Special
The medium of instruction is English (except Turkish Law); courses follow the American Credit System and ECTS; strong student life and societies; focused on international employability and market-relevant curricula.
English Medium of Instruction
Except for Turkish Law, instruction is in English. The English Preparatory Program supports students who need to improve their English; foundation classes are available in mathematics and computer skills; students are introduced to Turkish history, culture and language.
Rigorous National & International Accreditation
Programs are accredited by TRNC Ministry of Education and Culture and YODAK, recognized by Turkey’s YÖK, and externally by FIBAA (Germany).
American Credit System & ECTS
Courses follow the American Credit System and its equivalent, the European Credit and Transfer System (ECTS).
International Employability & Partnerships
We work with local and international partners, employers, professional bodies and institutions to design market-relevant curricula that equip graduates for international careers.
Our Faculties
Explore our faculties offering programs designed with international standards and market relevance.
Faculty of Architecture and Engineering
Architecture, Software Engineering, Information Systems & Technologies, and Computer Technology & Programming.
Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
Business Administration, Banking & Finance, International Trade & Business, International Relations, Tourism & Hospitality Management, International Law, Accounting & Finance.
Faculty of Law
Law (Turkish).
Mission & Values
Our mission, vision and core values guide our commitment to quality education, research, and meaningful societal engagement.
Mission
Rauf Denktas University is committed to providing quality education, maintaining currency through research and establishing an increasing level of engagement with the society.
Excellence
We strive for the highest academic and operational standards in everything we do.
Continuous Improvement
We continuously enhance our programs and services to meet evolving needs.
Student-centered Education
We prioritize student learning, development and wellbeing.
Integrity
We uphold ethical conduct, transparency and accountability.
Relevance
We design curricula and activities aligned with market and societal needs.
Accreditations & Recognition
All RDU programs undergo rigorous national and international accreditation processes to ensure world-standard education.
Our Location
Current Campus: Nicosia (Lefkoşa), North Cyprus
Abdi Cavus St. Surlarici – Nicosia – North Cyprus
P.O. Box: P.O. Box 139, via Mersin 10 – Turkey
Phone: +90-392-600-16-16
Why Choose Cyprus?
- Safe, friendly student city
- Pleasant Mediterranean climate
- Rich cultural heritage and diversity
- Strategic location bridging continents