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MEDICAL SCHOOL

Study Medicine at EMU

Earn a globally recognized M.D. in the Mediterranean.

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Direct entry. International Recognition.

Get a medical degree in Cyprus

At Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), students can enter medical school directly from high school and complete their M.D. in 6 years. No separate undergraduate degree is required.

EMU’s Faculty of Medicine offers a joint medical program with Marmara University in Turkey, taught in English and designed to meet international education standards.

At Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), students can enter medical school directly from high school and complete their M.D. in 6 years. No separate undergraduate degree is required.

EMU’s Faculty of Medicine offers a joint medical program with Marmara University in Turkey, taught in English and designed to meet international education standards.

Internationally accredited

The International Medicine Program at EMU is accredited by:

Medical Education Programs Evaluation and Accreditation Association – Turkey

Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools

Recognized by the World Federation for Medical Education

Graduates are eligible to apply for certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates

These recognitions allow qualified U.S. students to sit for the USMLE and pursue residency or licensure in the United States, pending any additional state-specific requirements.

Program highlights

Get a medical degree in Cyprus

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6-Year M.D. Program (Direct Entry from High School)

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Joint Program with Marmara University

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Accredited & Globally Recognized

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Taught in English

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Located in Famagusta, North Cyprus — 5 minutes from the beach

Students who already hold an undergraduate or master’s degree may have their prior coursework evaluated to determine the appropriate starting point within the program.

Cost advantage

Estimated Medical Program Tuition: 💵 $13,845 per year
Total estimated annual cost (including housing and food): $19,945–$25,945/year

Estimated Medical School Costs (Academic Years)

Estimated Medical School Costs
(Academic Years)

Avg. US State School
(Public, In-state)

Avg. US Private School

EMU

Tuition

$40,000-$53,000 per year

$40,000-
$53,000 per year

$50,000-$70,000+

$50,000-
$70,000+

$13,845

Housing

$11,000-$14,000

$11,000-
$14,000

$20,000-$39,000

$20,000-
$39,000

$2,500-$8,500

$2,500-
$8,500

Food

$5,000-$6,000

$5,000-
$6,000

$5,000-$7,000

$5,000-
$7,000

$3,600

Total

$56,000-$73,000

$56,000-
$73,000

$75,000-$116,000

$75,000-
$116,000

$19,945-$25,945

$19,945-
$25,945

Life at EMU

EMU is home to over 16,000 students from 110+ countries, creating a dynamic, international campus culture. With the Mediterranean Sea just minutes from campus, students enjoy a one-of-a-kind study-life balance in Famagusta, a city rich with history, culture, and natural beauty.