Student Life in Nicosia: Transport and Health Contacts
Verified contact details for international students in Nicosia: universities, intercity transport, health/emergency, municipal services, and housing links.
Below are verified contact details for a student living in Nicosia: universities, transport, health, and municipal services. Monetary figures (rent, ticket prices, fees) are not included here — only verified contact information.
Universities
Universities with verified contact information in this guide:
- Cyprus International University (CIU) — general practical information for student life (emergency numbers, hospital list, time zone, traffic direction) is compiled from the university's Life in North Cyprus page and used in the Health section below.
- Akdeniz Karpaz University — Şehit Ecvet Yusuf Cad. No:6, Kızılay, Nicosia; tel +90 392 228 41 62; office hours weekdays 09:00–17:00; site.
- Altınbaş Cyprus University (WPU) — Şht. Kemal Ali Ömer Sk. No:22, Yenişehir, Nicosia; tel +90 392 444 4 978; email info@wpu.edu.tr; site.
Near East University (NEU) and the Ankara Social Sciences University North Cyprus Campus (ASBÜ) are also in Nicosia. Their official pages could not be reached reliably while preparing this guide, so contact details are not given here — confirm current details through each university's own official channels.
Getting around: intercity bus companies
Intercity bus routes relevant to Nicosia, compiled from METU Northern Cyprus Campus's transport page:
- Kombos — Nicosia–Kyrenia; tel +90 392 227 29 29
- Kombos — Kyrenia–Nicosia; tel +90 392 815 23 17
- İtimat — Nicosia–Famagusta; tel +90 392 227 27 43
- İtimat — Famagusta–Nicosia; tel +90 392 366 66 66
- Çimen — Nicosia–Güzelyurt; tel +90 392 228 86 15
- Çimen — Güzelyurt–Nicosia; tel +90 392 714 61 11
This information was compiled by the university and has not been separately confirmed on the bus companies' own sites. Numbers and schedules can change; call the company before you travel to confirm.
City bus routes and timetables for Nicosia come from the Nicosia Turkish Municipality's site, which could not be reached while preparing this guide, so they are not confirmed from an official source here.
Health and emergencies
Nationwide emergency numbers (from CIU's student life page): Police 155, Ambulance/Emergency 112, Fire 199, Forest Fire 177.
Hospitals in Nicosia:
- Dr. Burhan Nalbantoğlu State Hospital — Dr. Burhan Nalbantoğlu Caddesi, Nicosia; switchboard +90 392 608 5441; outpatient appointments 1101; email info.bndh@gov.ct.tr; patient guide.
- Kolan British Hospital — Gönyeli, Nicosia; switchboard +90 392 680 80 80; contact.
- Near East University Hospital — Near East Boulevard, Nicosia; switchboard +90 392 444 0 535; email info@med.neu.edu.tr; outpatient hours Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00, emergency department 24/7; contact.
CIU's list also names "Etik Hospital — Nicosia" (+90 392 223 46 94); this number is not confirmed anywhere else, so verify it before calling.
Numbers and hours can change; confirm the current details on the institution's own page.
Municipal services
The Nicosia Turkish Municipality's (LTB) site — both its main page and its online payment page — could not be reached while preparing this guide. Verified municipal contact details (phone, address, online water/property payment steps) are not available here. For current contact information and online services, try the municipality's own site.
For electricity, sign-up is handled through Kıb-Tek's online services; see Setting Up Electricity, Water and Internet for details.
Housing
To decide between a dorm and a private rental, see Dorm or Private Rental. If you are renting, see the student renting guide for contracts, deposits, and sterling-denominated rent. Rent and dorm fees are not covered in this guide.
Police and emergency lines
- Nicosia Police Directorate — tel +90 392 228 3411 / +90 548 811 2000; fax +90 392 228 4131.
- Headquarters: Okullar Yolu Sokak, Yenişehir, Nicosia.
- Nationwide emergency lines: Police 155, Narcotics 156, Fire 199, Forest Fire 177, Emergency 112, Civil Defence 101, Coast Guard 158.
Source: Police Headquarters — Contact. Numbers and hours can change; confirm the current details on the institution's own page.
FAQ
Which universities are in Nicosia?
This guide has verified contact details for Cyprus International University (CIU), Akdeniz Karpaz University, and Altınbaş Cyprus University (WPU). Near East University and the Ankara Social Sciences University North Cyprus Campus are also in Nicosia; their official pages could not be reached reliably while preparing this guide, so no contact details are given here — confirm current details on each university's own site.
What number do I call in an emergency?
Nationwide: Police 155, Ambulance/Emergency 112, Fire 199, Forest Fire 177. The public hospital in Nicosia is Dr. Burhan Nalbantoğlu State Hospital, switchboard +90 392 608 5441.
Where do I find public transport and intercity bus information for Nicosia?
City bus routes and timetables come from the Nicosia Turkish Municipality's site, which could not be reached while preparing this guide, so they are not confirmed from an official source here. For intercity routes (towards Kyrenia, Famagusta, Güzelyurt), the phone numbers compiled on METU Northern Cyprus Campus's transport page let you call a company directly for current schedules.
Should I live in a dorm or rent a place in Nicosia?
This depends on cost and preference; rent and dorm fees are not listed in this guide. See Dorm or Private Rental and the student renting guide for a comparison.
How do I pay my electricity or water bill in Nicosia?
Electricity is handled through Kıb-Tek's online services; see the utilities guide for details. The Nicosia Turkish Municipality's online payment page could not be reached while preparing this guide, so water/municipal payment steps are not covered here — confirm on the municipality's current site.
Legal note: This page is for general information only and is not legal advice. Confirm current details with the relevant authority before acting.