The University of Kyrenia is holding an Opening Ceremony for its first academic year
Date Added: 17 October 2014, 15:33
Last Updated Date:06 December 2016, 11:38

Being the only and first university on maritime and aviation education of our country and the Eastern Mediterranean Region, the University of Kyrenia is about to initiate its first academic year with an opening ceremony.

According to the press release from the Directorate of Press and Public Relations Office of the university, the University of Kyrenia was established in 2013 with the initiative of the Founding Rector Cemre Günsel Haskasap and received the approval of the Higher Education Planning, Evaluation Accreditation and Coordination Council (YÖDAK) and the Higher Education Council (YÖK). In its first year, the University of Kyrenia has become a member of international organizations including International Universities Association (IUA), European University Association (EUA), and Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW), and the International Universities Search and Rescue Council. Besides, the University of Kyrenia has developed and maintained well-established relations and collaborations with distinguished universities in the neighboring geography. With its single and twin-engine six-aircraft training fleet, and with country’s first and only research ship TEAL, and also along with its distinguished students coming from many countries, the University of Kyrenia is bringing the region’s most outstanding academic project on maritime and aviation sciences into life aiming to contribute the development and promotion of our country.

The first phase of the project will be brought into life with an investment of $ 80 million. Works concerning the campus and the infrastructure project are currently going on. The University of Kyrenia houses three faculties on marine sciences, a faculty on aviation sciences, two schools on marine and aviation sciences and a graduate school for master and doctoral degree education. The medium of education for the faculties concerning with marine sciences is English.

Due to the increasing global shortfall for qualified personnel in marine and aviation sector, the University of Kyrenia with its fully equipped infrastructure is committed to offering comprehensive quality programs at international standards and cultivating highly qualified professionals to respond the need of both sectors. The University of Kyrenia, which undertakes it as its ultimate task to consider public benefits and needs, provides unique opportunities for students. To this end, the students, who enroll in the programs concerning aviation studies, are provided with employment guarantee. Besides, they will receive their education without paying tuition fees throughout the education period. They will pay their tuition fees after being graduated and employed.

Delivering an explanation regarding the opening ceremony for the first academic year of the University of Kyrenia, the Founding Rector Cemre Günsel Haskasap stated that they were aware that the University of Kyrenia would further the economic, scientific development of our society and provide contribution to the international community as well. “Despite being its first year, the University of Kyrenia has made a significant difference with its internationally recognized structure and well established international relations. We feel the great pride and honor of bringing such an international and distinguished educational institution into the service of our country” noted she.

According to the press statement from the Directorate of Press and Public Relations Office of the University of Kyrenia, The President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Dr. Derviş Eroğlu, Transport Minister Hasan Taçoy, the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Transport Maritime Affairs and Communications Costal Safety General Director Yaşar Duran Aydaş will participate in the opening ceremony with a speech. Vacula Vitally, the General Director of Transas, a world-leading developer and supplier of a wide range of technologies for the marine industry, and Davut Sultani, the General Director of Turkey branch, are also expected to attend the ceremony.

Delivering a speech regarding the opening ceremony for the first academic year of the University of Kyrenia, the Board of Trustees Chairman Prof. Dr. İlkay Salihoğlu stated that the University of Kyrenia, which would realize its first opening ceremony on October 20, 2014, had completed its fundamental objectives long before the predetermined process and it was ready to offer education on marine and aviation sciences in accordance with international criteria. “Hereinafter, the University will undertake a very important and indisputable role in meeting the need for qualified personnel of national and international marine and aviation industries. Being aware the importance of this role, we will continue to work devotedly. I wish the Opening Ceremony for the first academic year of the University of Kyrenia will be beneficial for the society and the whole humanity” said he.

The Opening Ceremony for the first academic year of the University of Kyrenia will be held at 10:00 on October 20, 2014 in Hall 4 at the Grand Library of the sister university; the Near East University. The opening ceremony will come to an end with a cocktail.