Girne American University Employee Directory
Education Administration ProgramsKeryneia, Cyprus501-1000 Employees
Girne American University, founded in 1985, is a higher education institution based in Kyrenia, Cyprus. It aims to provide access to an American-style higher education for motivated learners, employing a mix of instructional approaches, scholarships, and community service to develop engaged citizens for a global, pluralistic society. The school presents itself as a traditional university organized in a non-traditional way and seeks to transform toward a knowledge-age model by increasing opportunities to integrate theory and practice through technology and service-learning. This evolution reflects its long-standing commitment to expanding access and preparing students for international participation. GAU operates within the education administration programs sector and serves a regional and international student body. It pursues international collaborations, as evidenced by a 2022 partnership with MCNY Bronx and a 2020 agreement with Regent University College of Science and Technology to enable student exchanges, illustrating its emphasis on cross-border academic opportunity.