Erciyes University

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Erciyes University, located at the foot of Mount Erciyes in Kayseri, Turkiye, is a prominent public institution renowned for its strong faculties in Health Sciences, particularly Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy, as well as Engineering and Architecture. It stands as one of Turkiye's largest and most established universities, boasting significant research output, especially in medical fields. For international students, the university fosters a welcoming environment through its active International Relations Office, which provides support, Turkish language courses, and facilitates participation in exchange programs like Erasmus+. While the primary language of instruction is Turkish, some programs, particularly at the postgraduate level and in certain engineering disciplines, are taught in English. A distinctive characteristic is its comprehensive medical complex, including several research hospitals, making it a leading hub for health education and research in the region.

Background

Erciyes University (Turkish: Erciyes Üniversitesi), commonly known as ERU, is a public research university in Kayseri, Turkey. It was established in 1978. The Council of Higher Education designated Erciyes University as one of the first ten research universities in Turkey and the only one located outside Istanbul, Ankara, and İzmir.

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