Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

EO1. To hold the necessary knowledge and evidence-based practice to develop skills and competencies for their professional practice in a multicultural community.
EO2. To promote health, prevent and identify health problems, plan and implement proper treatment programs for movement and functional disorders in people in all age groups to improve their quality of life,
EO3. To make clinical decisions in health and clinical problems through research and critical thinking, which prepares them for a career in an ever-evolving field.
EO4. To effectively work as part of an integrated health and medical care team in the scope of ethical codes and safety.
EO5. To be social, individually motivated, and curious about personal and professional development spanning across the lifetime.

The Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation aims to instill a sense of scientific and social responsibility in its students, develop their critical thinking skills, and equip them with the ability to engage in education and research within an internationally recognized academic environment grounded in principles of equality, ethics, democracy, and secularism. Students are provided with both theoretical and practical foundational knowledge in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, alongside up-to-date educational practices.
One of the fundamental components of physiotherapy and rehabilitation education is hands-on practice. Therefore, in addition to classroom and lecture hall courses, there are three specially equipped laboratories dedicated to practical sessions. Furthermore, a Virtual Reality (VR) Anatomy Laboratory has been established to enable students to utilize new technologies while learning anatomy. Our department also houses the Healthy Living Center (SAYAM), where patient treatments are conducted. SAYAM significantly contributes to enhancing students’ experiences in patient assessment and treatment, developing practical skills during applied courses, and conducting research.
During the educational process, second- and third-year students undertake summer internships, while fourth-year students engage in fieldwork as part of their clinical practice. Collaborations with hospitals and private clinics have expanded the supervision of clinical internships and increased patient diversity. Protocols have been signed with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of National Education to provide internship opportunities for our students.
Students who wish may also participate in double major or minor programs alongside their physiotherapy and rehabilitation studies.
The Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Undergraduate Program has been accredited for five years, from 2025 to 2030, following an evaluation by AHPGS (Accreditation Agency in Health and Social Sciences). Both the Turkish and English programs have been accepted as full members of the European Network of Physiotherapy in Higher Education (ENPHE), which is expected to enhance student and academic staff mobility as well as international collaborations.
In addition to academic activities, our students actively participate in a wide range of social clubs and communities at the university, where they can develop themselves scientifically, culturally, artistically, and athletically, while keeping up with current developments.

In order to graduate from the undergraduate program, students must successfully complete all courses in the curriculum with a minimum passing grade of D/S, corresponding to a total of 240 ECTS credits (150 national credits). A minimum of 150 national credits (240 ECTS) must be completed in full. All credit-bearing courses must be completed with a minimum letter grade of “D” or “E”/“T”, and all non-credit courses must be completed with a grade of “S” or “E”/“T”. Students are required to complete a 20-working-day Summer Internship I (under the supervision of a physiotherapist) and a 20-working-day Summer Internship II (under the supervision of a physiotherapist), and obtain a grade of “S” for each internship. In addition, students must complete 40 working days of Clinical Practice I (under the supervision of a physiotherapist) and 40 working days of Clinical Practice II (under the supervision of a physiotherapist), and successfully pass the theoretical and practical examinations for these clinical practices. A Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 out of 4.00 or above is required for graduation.

The program graduation requirements are outlined in Turkish and English under "APPENDIX - PROGRAM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS".

TR Applicants
TR Students who are successful in the exams conducted by the Higher Education Council Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) and are entitled to enroll in our university in line with their preferences can complete the registration process with the necessary documents for registration from our Registration and Liaison Offices throughout Turkey or from the Registrar's Office on campus.
TRNC Applicants
TRNC citizens and TR citizen candidate students who have completed their entire high school education in TRNC. They are placed in undergraduate programs in line with their success in the CIU Student Placement and Scholarship Ranking Exam and the programs they prefer.
Students who are successful in the exam can register from the TRNC Marketing Office.
International
International Applicants
International Applicants can directly apply online to our undergraduate programs using the application portal.

Physiotherapists can work in various units of public and private hospitals that provide preventive, treatment and rehabilitation services (neurology, orthopedics and traumatology, rheumatology, sports injuries, cardio-pulmonary, chest diseases, intensive care, etc.), sports-health centers, various sports clubs, retirement homes and spa-thermal facilities in our country as well as abroad. With the new regulations, physiotherapists can now also work in the Guidance and Research Centers. However, since the need for academics is high, he can work as a research assistant, lecturer or manager in the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Departments of universities. He can work as an academician by obtaining a science expertise and doctorate degree in the specialized branches of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, and can contribute to the development of evidence-based practices by reaching the rank of associate professor and professor in the field of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.

The measurement and evaluation methods applied for each course are defined in the "Syllabus" prepared by the relevant faculty member/s and included in the Information package. Regarding exams and course grades, relevant articles of Cyprus International University Associate Degree, Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations are applied. The related regulation has been uploaded as the "ANNEX-REGULATIONS ON THE PRINCIPLES OF EDUCATION, EXAMS AND EVALUATION".

The Structure of Observed Learning Outcomes (SOLO) Taxonomy is a widely used framework for systematically categorizing the progressive complexity of students' understanding of a subject. It serves as a tool for educators to assess cognitive development, design effective learning activities, and structure assessments that align with increasing levels of comprehension and critical thinking.
(Link: ECTS-SOLO …..)

The Turkey Higher Education Qualifications Framework (HEQF) Qualifications have been uploaded within the "ANNEX - TYYÇ QUALIFICATIONS."

The table showing the alignment between the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and the Program Outcomes has been uploaded within the "ANNEX - National Qualifications Framework (NQF) & Program Outcomes."

The table displaying the matrix between the Program-Specific HEQF and the Program Outcomes has been uploaded within the "ANNEX - PROGRAM-SPECIFIC HEQF & PROGRAM OUTCOMES."

Quality Committee Chair: Prof. Dr. Salih Angın

Quality Committee Coordinator: Asst. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Miçooğulları

Quality Committee Member: Asst. Prof. Dr. Hülya Özbeşer

Quality Committee Member: Asst. Prof. Dr. Mehrnoush Radmehr

Quality Committee Member: Senior Instructor Ayşe Volkan

Department Student Representative: Berfin Çoban