Turkish Universities
Mar 15, 2026
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Ankara University – The First University Founded in the Turkish Republic
Ankara University is the first university founded in the history of the modern Turkish Republic, established in 1946 (though its roots trace back to faculties founded in the 1920s), and has always occupied a prestigious position in the Turkish academic landscape.
Location and Reach
Ankara University extends across several campuses in the capital Ankara, with medical complexes and faculties spread across more than one district. Its main campus (Tandoğan) is centrally located near government institutions and embassies, giving students easy access to the government and diplomatic job market.
Faculties and Specializations
Ankara University has a wealth of diverse faculties:
- Faculty of Medicine (historically renowned across Turkey)
- Faculty of Law (one of Turkey's most prestigious law schools)
- Faculty of Political Sciences (the most famous political science faculty in Turkey)
- Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
- Faculty of Letters
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (first in Turkey)
- Faculty of Theology
- Institute of Turkish Studies
Political and Diplomatic Standing
Ankara University has graduated dozens of Turkish prime ministers, ministers, and diplomats throughout history, linking it closely to political decision-making in Turkey. Its Faculty of Political Sciences is Turkey's most famous "diplomat factory."
Costs and Opportunities
As a public university, fees are very low, ranging from $500 to $1,800 for international students annually. YTB government scholarships are available, along with internship opportunities at nearby ministries and government institutions.
Why Ankara for Arab Students?
- Law, Political Science, and Diplomacy specializations at the highest level
- Living in Turkey's political capital
- Living costs noticeably lower than Istanbul
- Proximity to international institutions, embassies, and UN organizations in Ankara
Location and Reach
Ankara University extends across several campuses in the capital Ankara, with medical complexes and faculties spread across more than one district. Its main campus (Tandoğan) is centrally located near government institutions and embassies, giving students easy access to the government and diplomatic job market.
Faculties and Specializations
Ankara University has a wealth of diverse faculties:
- Faculty of Medicine (historically renowned across Turkey)
- Faculty of Law (one of Turkey's most prestigious law schools)
- Faculty of Political Sciences (the most famous political science faculty in Turkey)
- Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
- Faculty of Letters
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (first in Turkey)
- Faculty of Theology
- Institute of Turkish Studies
Political and Diplomatic Standing
Ankara University has graduated dozens of Turkish prime ministers, ministers, and diplomats throughout history, linking it closely to political decision-making in Turkey. Its Faculty of Political Sciences is Turkey's most famous "diplomat factory."
Costs and Opportunities
As a public university, fees are very low, ranging from $500 to $1,800 for international students annually. YTB government scholarships are available, along with internship opportunities at nearby ministries and government institutions.
Why Ankara for Arab Students?
- Law, Political Science, and Diplomacy specializations at the highest level
- Living in Turkey's political capital
- Living costs noticeably lower than Istanbul
- Proximity to international institutions, embassies, and UN organizations in Ankara
