Founded in 1956 in the capital city of Ankara, Middle East Technical University is a leading public research institution in Turkey, committed to excellence in science, engineering, and technology. Guided by its motto “Scientia Dux Vitae Certissimus,” the university combines academic distinction with a strong commitment to human values, innovation, and sustainability.

With multiple faculties and a wide range of undergraduate, associate, and graduate programs, Middle East Technical University focuses on engineering, architecture, natural & social sciences while also providing vocational education and research-driven learning. The university’s campus in Ankara (along with a coastal campus and a Northern Cyprus branch) provides a dynamic environment for academic life. Today, its international student community brings a global dimension to its academic community.