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Akdeniz University, located in the vibrant Mediterranean city of Antalya, is a prominent public institution renowned for its strong programs in Medicine, Tourism, Agriculture, and Fine Arts. The university offers a dynamic environment for international students, with an active International Relations Office providing comprehensive support, including guidance on exchange programs like Erasmus+ and orientation services. While the primary language of instruction is Turkish, some departments offer English-taught courses, particularly at the postgraduate level. A distinctive characteristic is its unique integration with the tourism industry, leveraging Antalya's status as a global tourist destination to provide unparalleled practical experience and research opportunities in tourism-related fields.
Background
Akdeniz University (Turkish: Akdeniz Üniversitesi) is a public research university established in Antalya, Turkey. It is one of the leading educational institutions in the country with its Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Law, and Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. The university, where the first face transplant was performed, created a revolution in the history of medicine. It is the 7th best public university in Turkey. Based on its academic studies, it is the 5th university with the most academic articles. Its success in the Public Personnel Selection Examination (KPSS) is above Turkey's average. Akdeniz University gave its units in Isparta to Süleyman Demirel University, which was established in 1992; in Burdur to Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, which was established in 2006; and in Alanya to Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, which was established in 2015. It continues its education and research activities in 24 faculties, 7 institutes, 3 colleges, 1 conservatory, 12 vocational colleges and 57 research and application centers. It is also a member of the European University Association and the Caucasus University Association...
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