Girne American University (GAU) Higher School of Maritime and Transportation, ranked first in occupancy rate amongst all private universities of Turkey and TRNC following the University Positioning Examination (LYS). Following the announcement of the LYS results www.denizhaber.comwebsite have stated that the usual well known university occupancy rates are well below the expected whereas GAU Higher School of Maritime and Transportation have ranked 2nd the table demonstrating occupancy rates for State, Foundation and Private school programs with or without scholarships.

GAU has remarked that high occupancy rate of GAU Higher School of Maritime and Transportation is a result of quality education and internationalization. Finally has been stated that students are not disappointed as they experience applied courses and build their futures on sound grounds.