The academy was founded in 1937 by the ruling British government in Cyprus as the Morphou Teacher Training College.

Atatürk Teacher Training Academy is the oldest active higher education institution in Cyprus.

The college was not popular amongst the Orthodox Church since they preferred to handle the education of Greek Cypriot teachers by themselves.

The students are admitted through an entrance exam and interviews held by the university and the Ministry of Education and Culture.

[4] Atatürk Teacher Training Academy is governed by the five members who are appointed by the Council of Ministers directly.