Student Life in Famagusta: Transport and Health Contacts
Verified contact details for international students in Famagusta: universities, intercity transport, health/emergency, municipal services, and housing links.
Below are verified contact details for a student living in Famagusta: 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:
- Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) — International Office, ground floor of the Rectorate building, Famagusta; tel +90 392 630 2248; office hours Mon-Fri 08:30-17:00 (+2 GMT); email international.center@emu.edu.tr; contact.
- University of City Island (Ada Kent) — Kurtuluş Sk No:21/A, Famagusta; tel +90 548 829 8888 / +90 392 444 39 90; email info@adakent.edu.tr; site.
- ITU Northern Cyprus — Famagusta; Student Affairs tel +90 392 630 50 00; email kktcogrenciisleri@itu.edu.tr; admission requirements.
Getting around: intercity bus companies
Intercity bus routes relevant to Famagusta, compiled from METU Northern Cyprus Campus's transport page:
- İtimat — Nicosia–Famagusta; tel +90 392 227 27 43
- İtimat — Famagusta–Nicosia; tel +90 392 366 66 66
This information was compiled by the university and has not been separately confirmed on the bus company's own site. Numbers and schedules can change; call the company before you travel to confirm.
No information on Famagusta's city bus routes or timetables was found on the municipality's online services page, and no other official source could confirm this.
Health and emergencies
Nationwide emergency numbers: Police 155, Emergency 112, Fire 199.
- Famagusta State Hospital — Salamis Yolu, Famagusta; switchboard +90 392 630 8900-29 / +90 392 364 9146; outpatient appointments 1101; email info.gmdh@gov.ct.tr; contact.
Cyprus International University's (CIU) compiled nationwide hospital list gives a different number for the same hospital (+90 392 366 28 76 / 366 53 28). This guide uses the number from the hospital's own site; confirm with the switchboard before calling.
Numbers and hours can change; confirm the current details on the institution's own page.
Municipal services
Famagusta Municipality — Polatpaşa Bulvarı, Famagusta; tel +90 392 630 05 00, 444 4 462 (444 4 GMB); fax +90 392 366 16 08; E-Vezne online payment lets you look up water bills.
For electricity, sign-up is handled through Kıb-Tek's online services; see Setting Up Electricity, Water and Internet for details.
Numbers and hours can change; confirm the current details on the institution's own page.
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
- Famagusta Police Directorate — tel +90 392 366 5310 / +90 548 811 4000; fax +90 392 366 2365.
- Nationwide emergency lines: Police 155, Emergency 112, Fire 199.
Source: Police Headquarters — Contact. Numbers and hours can change; confirm the current details on the institution's own page.
FAQ
Which universities are in Famagusta?
This guide has verified contact details for Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), the University of City Island (Ada Kent), and ITU Northern Cyprus.
What number do I call in an emergency?
Nationwide: Police 155, Emergency 112, Fire 199. The public hospital in Famagusta is Famagusta State Hospital, switchboard +90 392 630 8900-29 / +90 392 364 9146.
I see a different number for Famagusta State Hospital elsewhere — which one is correct?
Cyprus International University's (CIU) compiled list of hospitals across North Cyprus gives +90 392 366 28 76 / 366 53 28 for Famagusta State Hospital, which differs from the hospital's own site (+90 392 630 8900-29 / 364 9146). This guide uses the number from the hospital's own site; confirm with the switchboard before calling.
How do I pay my water bill in Famagusta?
Famagusta Municipality's E-Vezne online payment page lets you look up water bills. See the municipality's own site and the utilities guide for details.
Should I live in a dorm or rent a place in Famagusta?
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.
Legal note: This page is for general information only and is not legal advice. Confirm current details with the relevant authority before acting.