Primary medical qualification (physician entry)
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Eastern Mediterranean University Faculty of Medicine · Famagusta, Cyprus
Qualification and identity
- Exact qualification
- Doctor of Medicine Source: medicine.emu.edu.tr · verified October 13, 2026
- Qualification purpose
- Primary medical qualification (physician entry)
- Awarding institution
- Joint diploma: Eastern Mediterranean University and Marmara University Source: medicine.emu.edu.tr · verified October 14, 2026
- Faculty / school
- Eastern Mediterranean University Faculty of Medicine
- Campus
- Famagusta
- Country
- Cyprus
- Entry route
- School-leaver / direct entry Source: emu.edu.tr · verified October 14, 2026
Program structure
- Duration
- 6 years Source: medicine.emu.edu.tr · verified October 14, 2026
- Intake
- Not verified
- Graduation requirements
- Not verified
Preclinical period (Phase 1) · Years 1-3
Course committees, PBL, introduction to clinical skills, electives
Location: EMU, Famagusta · Language: English
Source: medicine.emu.edu.tr · verified October 14, 2026Clinical period · Years 4-5
Clerkship programs
Location: Marmara University, Istanbul
Source: medicine.emu.edu.tr · verified October 14, 2026Internship year · Year 6
Internship year
Location: Marmara University, Istanbul
Source: medicine.emu.edu.tr · verified October 14, 2026
Teaching language
- English — Program languageSource: medicine.emu.edu.tr · verified October 14, 2026
- Turkish — Patient interaction (Clinical phases (Istanbul))B2 Turkish required; Turkish courses given to international students in years 1-3Source: medicine.emu.edu.tr · verified October 14, 2026
Admissions
Domestic and general requirements
- Application route · RequiredAdmission through the EMU Registrar's OfficeSource: medicine.emu.edu.tr · verified October 14, 2026
International and non-EU applicants
- Required prior qualification · Required · International applicantsHigher secondary school certificate and transcriptSource: emu.edu.tr · verified October 14, 2026
- Language requirement · Required · International applicantsTurkish proficiency at B2 for clinical phasesSource: medicine.emu.edu.tr · verified October 14, 2026
International admissions: International applicants accepted — Students from 30 nationalities registered; admission via the EMU registrar's office Source: medicine.emu.edu.tr · verified October 14, 2026
Deadlines
Tuition and fees
| Category | Amount | Basis | Year / stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual advance payment, Medicine, with 30% scholarshipNewly registered international students, 2026-2027; fee after a 30% scholarship (35%: 16,930; 40%: 15,720); includes student services fund, VAT and registration fee | $18,140true | per academic year | 2026-2027Source: emu.edu.tr · verified October 14, 2026 |
Living costs, travel, insurance and clinical-stage charges are separate from tuition. Comparing costs across countries.
Scholarships and funding
- EMU admission scholarships and discounts — Fee table lists medicine at 30%, 35% and 40% scholarship levels
Eligibility: Granted at acceptance to eligible students; sibling, alumni, athlete and merit discounts also exist
Award basis not verified
Source: medicine.emu.edu.tr · verified October 14, 2026
Clinical training
Marmara University (Marmara University Hospital) — Clinical campus
Istanbul
Placements arranged by the school
Clinical education (last 3 years); B2 Turkish required
Source: medicine.emu.edu.tr · verified October 14, 2026- A published hospital affiliation is not a guarantee that every student is placed there.
Recognition and accreditation
National authorization or recognition
Permission from the national education or health authority to run the program or award the degree.
Council of Higher Education of Türkiye (YÖK) See detail
Scope: Joint diploma
School statement that the joint diploma is accredited by YÖK
Source: medicine.emu.edu.tr · verified October 14, 2026
Institutional accreditation
Accreditation of the university or institution as a whole.
Not verified yet
Medical-program accreditation
Accreditation of the medical degree program by a medical-education accreditor.
TEPDAD See detail
Scope: MU-EMU International Joint Medicine Program
School statement that TEPDAD accredited the program; dates not given
Source: medicine.emu.edu.tr · verified October 14, 2026
Directory listing
An entry in a directory such as WDOMS. A listing is not accreditation or endorsement.
No directory reference recorded
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ECFMG Sponsor Notes
No ECFMG Sponsor Note recorded. ECFMG does not accredit schools; a Sponsor Note describes ECFMG's own requirements for graduates of particular years. Check the WDOMS profile of the school for current wording. Sponsor Notes explained
Sources and verification
- https://medicine.emu.edu.tr/Documents/Brochures/Prospective%20Student%20Brochure-2025.pdf · Official program page · verified October 14, 2026
- https://medicine.emu.edu.tr/en/education/overview · Official program page · verified October 14, 2026
- https://medicine.emu.edu.tr/en/education/programs · Official program page · verified October 13, 2026
- https://www.emu.edu.tr/en/prospective-students/admission-requirements/undergraduate-programs/1292 · Official admissions page · verified October 14, 2026
- https://www.emu.edu.tr/media/assets/files/tuition-fees/2026-2027-newly-registered-international-tuition-fees.pdf?ver=1 · Official fees page · verified October 14, 2026