EMU Keeps Rising, #1 in North Cyprus

Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) ranked 1167th place among about 25 thousand higher education institutions providing education and being evaluated over the world in the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities of Cybermetrics Lab., a well-respected university ranking institution.  This achievement placed EMU at a significant position within the first 5% ratio.  EMU was also ranked at the 448th place within the first 7% among the 6000 universities in Europe.

EMU rose 205 places compared to last year and continued its rise among World universities.

Number One in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus; Among the Bests within Turkish Universities

According to a study carried out by “Webometrics” functioning under the body of National Research Council (CSIC), the biggest public research institution of Spain and that is also based in Spain; EMU, with its success and place among the most well-respected universities in World rankings, is number one within the universities giving education and under consideration in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

EMU showed success by earning a place within the first 15 of the about 200 universities in Turkey; and earning a place within the first 3 among the private universities in Turkey. According to the announcement from EMU Rector’s Office, the success is very satisfying and the future goal is to earn a place within the first 1000 among the higher education institutions over the world. It was also stated that this success did not only honour EMU but it is also very important for TRNC.

Berlin Principles on Ranking of Higher Education Institutions, that is accepted as a reference for Webometrics World University ranking, is strictly followed and thus, universities are evaluated based on a system that: uses a certain methodology to measure universities’ websites in terms of volume, visibility and impact; and that uses institution’s scientific production (published articles, conferences, theses, reports, monographs, etc.), support materials ( course materials, databases, digital library, staff pages, workshops, etc.) and general information about the institution are considered while administering the evaluation. “Webometrics Ranking of World Universities” is done twice a year and its results are announced in February and August; and are considered as an important reference over the world.