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"Boğaziçi University (Turkish: Boğaziçi Üniversitesi) is one of the most prominent educational institutions in Turkey. The university is located on the European side of the Bosphorus in Istanbul (hence the name, which means 'Bosphorus University'). The institution was established in 1971 on the campus of Robert College, which, in turn, was established in 1863 as the first American school outside of the United States." [Extracted from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bogazici_University] More detailed information can be found at the official website: http://www.boun.edu.tr/government/index.html

The University of Nicosia (UNIC) is a research-oriented university committed to teaching, research, innovation, sustainability, societal engagement, and contributing to culture. It offers more than 100 programmes at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degree levels, both on-campus and online, to more than 12,500 students from over 100 countries. UNIC has an outstanding academic reputation and a global outlook, reflected in its impressive results in the international rankings. Indicatively, the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024 has recognised UNIC as one of the top 2% of universities in the world. Located in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, an EU-member state, UNIC’s main campus is ideally situated for students who are aspiring to study in a dynamic and multicultural environment while enjoying the benefits of a modern and welcoming city, Nicosia.

The Mission Statement To offer contemporary, sustainable and quality education at international standards, conduct research, contribute to the needs of the society, meet the needs of all stakeholders and graduate students in a multicultural environment having international knowledge and competences. The Vision Statement To become a preferred, participating, autonomous university open to change and development, producing science and technology and serving as a model with its multicultural diversity. The Objectives and Principles Our aim is to take EMU further ahead as the leading academic institution in the Middle East, North Africa and Eastern Mediterranean. The objectives and principles of EMU while proceeding in this direction are as follows: 1. To train the students in becoming honest, innovative and professionally responsible individuals with distinct personalities who are capable of critical thinking and able to contribute to the society on scientific matters. 2. To develop cultural diversity, intercultural competence, and empathy within the University and in the society; 3. To contribute to the welfare of the society and peace in the region and the world; 4. To assume a pioneering role in the economic, social and cultural development of the country by giving highest priority to quality in areas of academic freedom, education and research; 5. To become a democratic, transparent and autonomous institution; 6. To present certification programs more efficiently and in a more widespread manner to the society and institutions by means of continuous education or distance education; 7. To formulate university-community collaboration by pulling the attention of the entire community through activities like conferences, seminars, working groups and the like; 8. To prepare scientific research and developmental projects by considering the primary needs of the society and the country from the standpoint...