Dokuz Eylül University

About

Dokuz Eylül University, situated in the vibrant coastal city of Izmir, is one of Turkey's largest and most comprehensive public universities, offering a broad spectrum of academic programs. It is particularly renowned for its strong faculties in Medicine, Engineering, Fine Arts, and Maritime Studies, attracting students seeking high-quality education in these fields. For international students, the university provides a welcoming environment with an active International Relations Office facilitating exchange programs like Erasmus+ and offering a growing number of English-taught courses, particularly at the graduate level. Students benefit from a dynamic campus life within a major Turkish city, and its extensive research infrastructure makes it a hub for innovation. A distinctive characteristic is its significant contribution to healthcare and arts in the Aegean region, operating its own university hospital and a prominent conservatory.

Background

Dokuz Eylül University (Turkish: Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi) (DEÜ) is a public research university in İzmir, Turkey. Founded in 1982, it is organized into 18 faculties. It holds the distinction of being the first university in Turkey to implement the problem-based learning method, which was introduced in the School of Medicine in 1997. Several units of Dokuz Eylül University have achieved continuous improvement in education, research, and practice by obtaining the ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System certification. These include the Social Sciences Institute and the School of Maritime Business and Management in 2001, the University Presidency in 2003, and the Medical Faculty and the Health Sciences Institute in 2004.

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