Çankaya University — Ankara

Çankaya University was founded in the Turkish capital Ankara on 9 July 1997 by the Alp Mountains Education Foundation. The university takes its name from Çankaya — the most prestigious district of Ankara and home to the Presidential Palace.

Ranking: Çankaya is ranked 25th among Turkish universities and 2,293rd globally. The university is accredited by Turkey's Council of Higher Education (YÖK).

Admission requirement — note for international students: Çankaya requires the YÖS exam as a basic prerequisite for international undergraduate admission — distinguishing it from many private universities that waive YÖS. Plan accordingly.

Two campuses:

• Balgat Campus
• Turkuaz Campus

The main campus covers approximately 70,000 m², including 440,000 m² of total enclosed space. It also includes a private sports club offering various athletic activities.

Academic offering:

• 5 faculties
• 2 vocational education institutes
• 2 higher-education institutes
• Language preparatory institute for students whose English is not yet sufficient
• 5 scientific research centres

Faculty: Çankaya is distinguished by having over 250 lecturers and academics with high experience and competence.

Language of instruction: English is the primary language of instruction, with the exception of the Faculty of Law where most subjects are taught in Turkish (necessary for practising law in Turkey).

Major faculties:

• Faculty of Engineering — Computer, Industrial, Civil, Electronic and Communication, Materials Science, Mechanical
• Faculty of Law (Turkish-medium)
• Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
• Faculty of Architecture
• Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Admission: YÖS exam required for international applicants. Apply at cankaya.edu.tr.

Tuition (annual, international students):

• Engineering: approximately $7,000–10,000
• Other undergraduate programs: approximately $5,000–8,000

Scholarships: Merit-based scholarships available based on YÖS scores and academic record.

Recognition: YÖK-accredited and recognised across the Arab world.