Ondokuz Mayıs University

About

Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) is a prominent public institution in Turkiye, known for its comprehensive academic offerings and strong faculties, particularly in Medicine, Dentistry, and various Engineering disciplines. For international students, OMU provides a welcoming environment with a dedicated International Relations Office facilitating exchange programs like Erasmus+ and offering support services. While the primary language of instruction is Turkish, the university offers a growing number of English-taught programs, especially at the postgraduate level, and provides Turkish language courses. International students benefit from a vibrant campus life and cultural integration opportunities. A distinctive characteristic is its expansive, green campus situated on a hill overlooking the Black Sea, offering a beautiful and inspiring setting for study and student life.

Background

Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) is a major state university founded in 1975 in Samsun, Turkey. The university bears the name “19 May”, which marks the date when Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Republic of Turkey, came to Samsun in order to start the War of Independence. OMU consists of 16 Faculties, 1 Conservatoire (OMU Samsun State Conservatoire), 3 Schools (School of Civil Aviation, School of Foreign Languages, Samsun Health School), 11 Vocational Schools and 5 Institutes (Educational Sciences, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Science and Technology, and Social Sciences). Its 2,175-acre main campus is centred on Atakum municipality in Samsun. Based on University Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP) data, OMU ranks 14th among Turkish universities with medical schools.

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