Faculty of Tourism

Dear Students,

I warmly welcome you all to our faculty’s dynamic, multicultural, and international academic community. The tourism sector is one of the fastest growing and strategically important areas for economic development, not only globally but also in Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Our faculty has made it its primary mission to educate you to become innovative, entrepreneurial, and globally competitive individuals in this critical sector.

Our educational programs focus not only on the transfer of theoretical knowledge but also on the development of practical skills, the acquisition of communication and leadership abilities, and the internalization of ethical values. Whether you choose to focus on hospitality and travel management, gastronomy and culinary arts, or sustainable tourism projects, you will find a unique path for your development at our faculty, strengthen your professional and personal skills, and reach a position where you can contribute to the development of the sector.

Our Tourism and Hospitality Management and Gastronomy and Culinary Arts departments offer you a rich and multidimensional learning environment thanks to their strong academic staff of experts in their fields and their extensive partnerships with the industry. Studying in Girne, which is at the center of tourism, will give you significant advantages in your professional career. Our faculty equips students with sectoral experience through its applied education approach before graduation, ensuring that our graduates enter the workforce as well-prepared and competent professionals.

My advice to you is to make the most of the opportunities offered by our faculty: communicate effectively with our academic staff, participate in research projects, engage in interdisciplinary work, take an active role in student communities, and develop yourself through social activities. The time you spend at the Tourism Faculty will not only enhance your professional expertise but also shape your personal development and global perspective.

I sincerely believe that together we will build the future of tourism.
Prof. Dr. Mert AKTAŞ