Omer Halisdemir University

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Omer Halisdemir University, situated in Niğde, Turkiye, is a public institution recognized for its strong academic programs, particularly within its Faculties of Engineering, Natural Sciences, and Agriculture. The university actively supports its international student community through a dedicated International Relations Office, facilitating academic integration and participation in exchange programs like Erasmus+. While Turkish is the primary language of instruction, some departments offer courses in English, especially at the graduate level. Students benefit from a campus environment that emphasizes community and national values, a distinctive characteristic reflected in its renaming after a national hero. The university strives to provide a comprehensive educational experience with a focus on practical and research-oriented learning.

Background

Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University (Turkish: Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi) (Formerly known as "Nigde University" until 2016) is a public higher educational institution located in Niğde, Central Anatolia in Turkey. It has six faculties, two institutes, two colleges and six vocational colleges. The university campus is situated 6 km (3.7 mi) southwest of Niğde. The university was renamed in honor of Sgt. Maj. Ömer Halisdemir (1974–2016), a non-commissioned officer, who was killed on duty in the night of 2016 Turkish coup d'état attempt, right after he shot dead a pro-coup general and prevented so the coupists capture the headquarters of the Special Forces Command in Ankara. He is remembered as a major contributor to the failure of the coup attempt. He was a native of Çukurkuyu town in Bor, Niğde.

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