Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) Faculty of Dentistry warmly welcomed its new students for the 2025–2026 Academic Year, offering a fully equipped environment supported by advanced technology and a contemporary educational approach. Operating in a building designed according to European standards and equipped with the latest devices, the faculty experienced a notable rise in student admissions this year, achieving its highest enrolment ever.
First and Only University holding ADEE Membership
EMU Faculty of Dentistry is a member of the Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE), an organization that establishes quality standards for dental education across Europe and provides support to its member institutions. EMU is the first and only university in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) to hold ADEE membership. Among more than 240 universities from 62 countries in ADEE, only 10 universities are from Türkiye. This distinguished membership guarantees that EMU maintains internationally recognized quality standards in dental education.
Joint Program with the University of Health Sciences
As part of the 5-year Joint Dental Undergraduate Program run in collaboration with the Republic of Türkiye, University of Health Sciences (UHS), EMU Faculty of Dentistry offers its students education opportunity in both English and Turkish languages. The first two years of the training takes place at EMU Faculty of Dentistry, and is delivered in English. The latter 3 years are delivered in Turkish at UHS Faculty of Dentistry. Therefore, students have the opportunity to graduate with a diploma jointly accredited by both institutions, providing them with a robust academic background acknowledged nationally and internationally.
Advanced Technological Facilities
EMU’s modern faculty building, built entirely with the university’s own resources, offers wide and ergonomically designed workspaces that allow students to apply their theoretical knowledge in practice. The campus features laboratories that can host up to 50 students at once, including the Morphology Laboratory, Prosthetic Dentistry, Restorative Treatment, and Endodontics Preclinical Laboratories, all equipped with infrastructure that meets international standards.
Since December 2021, EMU Faculty of Dentistry has been providing clinical services. In addition to its teaching staff, for the past two years the faculty has extended its facilities to dentists who are TRNC citizens and legally registered with the Cyprus Turkish Medical Association (KTTB). These dentists can use specialized dental units to perform surgeries, cephalometric tomography, panoramic X-rays, and treatments for elderly or disabled patients without requiring them to move from a single chair. This arrangement not only improves patient care but also significantly enriches students’ clinical training experience.
“EMU Faculty of Dentistry Trains Dentists at International Standards”
Stating that, along with the commencement of the new academic year, the faculty has welcomed its students, Dean of EMU Faculty of Dentistry Prof. Dr. Hikmet Solak continued; “With its modern technological infrastructure, highly qualified academic team, and internationally recognized education programs, our faculty serves as a model in the region. The significant rise in student enrolment highlights the increasing appeal of EMU Faculty of Dentistry. We equip our students with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, preparing them for their professional careers. Our goal is to train competent dentists who adhere to ethical principles and meet the demands of the modern era”.