Altınbaş Cyprus University

1. 1Surlariçi / ArabahmetArea guide →
2. 2Lefkoşa MerkezArea guide →
3. 3OrtaköyArea guide →

1. Start searching pre-registration (May-June)

   Best options + most negotiation room before September registration. August narrows choices; September brings panic price hikes.

2. University enrollment letter substitutes for guarantor

   1-2 months deposit + 1 month upfront standard. Guarantor rarely required; enrollment letter widely accepted.

3. Furnished costs more per month than unfurnished

   Furnished is practical for one-term stays. For longer stays + roommate sharing, unfurnished + second-hand furniture is cheaper overall.

4. Bills typically tenant-paid

   Single-occupancy electricity + water is typically tenant-paid. Specify clearly in contract. "Bills included" listings carry slightly higher rent.

5. 6-month contracts available for Erasmus

   Standard 9-12 month contracts (academic year), but short-term arrangements exist — especially in furnished studios. Deposit terms can be flexible.

6. Electricity/water connection in contract

   KIB-TEK + Water Authority setup takes 1-3 days. New apartments usually landlord-handled — clarify in contract who pays meter setup.

7. Internet: Telsim or TRNC Telekom

   Fiber 100 Mbps is a common option. Telsim mobile hotspot 50 GB plan is an economical student alternative.

• Walled City — walkable
• Capital-city minibus
• Ercan Airport → ~25 min by car

1. Has the university's name changed?+

   Yes — in August 2025 this university changed from "World Peace University" to "Altınbaş Cyprus University". The name change reflects its ties to Altınbaş Holding. Knowing both the old and new names matters for students and researchers tracking documents and sources, since official paperwork may carry either. The campus location and academic structure stayed largely the same. Its current Surlariçi position in Nicosia gives students a central, historic setting, with surrounding districts providing accommodation options.

2. Who founded the university?+

   Altınbaş Cyprus University was founded by Altınbaş Holding in 2023. The backing of an established holding lends the university corporate infrastructure and resources. Though relatively young, that support speeds its academic and physical development. Its central Nicosia position lets it draw on a ready city infrastructure. The combination of holding backing and central location makes it an option worth considering for local and overseas students and supports the surrounding housing market.

3. Where is it located?+

   Altınbaş Cyprus University sits in Arabahmet, within the historic Surlariçi (walled city) of Nicosia. This central, historic position gives students study within a characterful setting, a walk from the city centre. They generally stay in flats in Surlariçi, Arabahmet and the neighbouring central Nicosia districts. The central position is an advantage for transport and social life. When renting in the historic area, weigh upkeep and insulation; more modern flats can be found in nearby districts.

4. What are its faculties?+

   Altınbaş Cyprus University houses faculties of Economics-Administrative-Social Sciences, Engineering-Architecture, Health Sciences and Law. This spread gives students targeting different careers plenty of choice. Applied programmes such as Health Sciences can make housing near campus advantageous. The varied programmes bring a mixed student community around campus and, with it, varied rental demand. When choosing a programme, keep in mind your career goal, the faculty's resources and the campus's future location together.

5. Is there a new campus?+

   Yes — a new campus for Altınbaş Cyprus University is under construction in Minareliköy, with its foundation laid in March 2026. The new campus is part of the university's growth plans and, once complete, may shift student housing preferences as demand moves to the new area. Students signing longer leases especially should weigh both current and future campus locations together. For now, the Surlariçi/Arabahmet area is the main accommodation zone; follow the university's official announcements for the move.

Altınbaş Cyprus University (until 2025, World Peace University) was founded in 2023 under Altınbaş Holding and took its current name in August 2025. On its campus in the Arabahmet area of old-town Nicosia, it offers programmes across the faculties of Economics-Administrative & Social Sciences, Engineering & Architecture, Health Sciences and Law; a new campus is under construction in Minareliköy (2026).