Version: 4        Creation date: 1988        Last review date: 8 November 2025

1. Purpose

Near East University aims to promote gender equality and support women’s access to the University’s application, admission and registration processes, as well as their participation in educational processes.

2. Scope

Equal opportunities and conditions are provided to all candidates applying to the University. Applications from women are particularly encouraged and supported. Application processes are designed to facilitate women’s applications and ensure that they receive the necessary support and guidance. The criteria, conditions and procedures used in application and admission processes are applied in a manner that does not result in discrimination on the basis of gender. Applicants are provided with clear and accessible information about the processes, application requirements and required documents.

3. Admissions and Registration

The admission and registration of women students are based on the principle of equality. Women applicants may not be discriminated against on the basis of gender. Women students who are admitted are provided with the necessary orientation and guidance services to support their adaptation to the University and participation in educational processes, and their participation in education is encouraged.

Decisions in admission and registration processes are made objectively and transparently in accordance with the academic and administrative criteria established by the University. Personal circumstances such as pregnancy, marital status or family status may not be used as grounds for discrimination in application and admission processes, in accordance with applicable legislation and legitimate programme requirements.

4. Participation

The University facilitates access to the academic, social and guidance services needed to support women students’ participation in educational processes and campus life. Where necessary, additional support mechanisms are developed to reduce barriers to access and participation that women students may encounter.

5. Monitoring and Reporting

The University regularly monitors and evaluates gender equality and women’s applications, admissions, enrolment and participation. Monitoring results and performance data are reported regularly and shared with the public in a manner that protects personal information.

This policy has been established to promote gender equality at Near East University, enhance the success of women students, and facilitate access to the University for women students and employees. It reflects the University’s commitment to gender equality and women’s rights. The policy and access plan are reviewed regularly and updated when necessary.