• University Type: Public / State
• Established: 1946
• Location: Ankara, Turkey
• International Students: Available
• Specialization: Health Sciences, Engineering, Natural & Social Sciences
• Campuses: Multiple (across Ankara)

Ankara University was established in 1946, building on earlier academic institutes in Turkey and aligning closely with the young Republic’s vision for higher education. Over the decades, it expanded across many disciplines and added faculties in medicine, science, law, humanities and vocational education.

The university’s campuses and facilities have grown to incorporate major research institutions and training hospitals, making Ankara University a central hub for education, research and public service in Turkey.

Ankara University offers an innovative learning environment shaped by a large and capable academic staff. With its breadth of programs, the university provides in-demand degrees such as Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Vocational Fields.

The university’s strong research culture is supported by:

• Extensive laboratories and modern technology resources
• Numerous research and application centres, including hospitals and dedicated institutes
• Rich partnerships and funding mechanisms to support multidisciplinary research

Through collaboration with national and international institutions, students and faculty engage in hands-on research and practical experience across academic and applied fields.

Beyond academics, Ankara University fosters a vibrant campus culture with many student organisations, clubs and international exchange programmes. The university participates in global mobility schemes and provides opportunities for internships, research abroad and international collaboration, preparing students for impactful careers in Turkey and beyond.

Visitor Address:
Ankara University Rectorate
Ankara, Turkey

Phone: +90 (312) 219 10 00
Email: info@ankara.edu.tr