Alanya Hamdullah Emin Paşa University (Alanya HEP) — Antalya

Alanya Hamdullah Emin Paşa University (Alanya HEP) is a Turkish university approved by the Grand National Assembly of Turkey on 31 March 2015. The university was established in the Alanya area of Antalya province.

Note on terminology: The Arabic source describes the institution as a "government" (حكومية) university, but in standard Turkish higher-education classification, this is a foundation university (vakıf üniversitesi) — operating under foundation governance with private status, but with formal government recognition through the National Assembly approval. The Hamdullah Emin Paşa Foundation governs the institution.

The name: The university honours Hamdullah Emin Paşa, a 19th-century Ottoman statesman from the Antalya region — connecting the institution to local Ottoman heritage.

Educational mission: Alanya HEP works on training qualified individuals to meet the needs of the state and the region, and on finding solutions and change to strengthen peace and prosperity in society. This dual mission — practical workforce development plus broader social impact — distinguishes the university's educational philosophy.

Academic structure:

• 4 faculties
• 3 institutes
• 3 higher vocational institutes

Governance: The current president is Prof. Dr. Ahmet Pınarbaşı, with Prof. Dr. Fatih Gültekin as deputy president.

Major faculties:

• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Tourism — naturally relevant given Alanya's tourist economy
• Faculty of Fine Arts and Architecture
• Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences

Why Alanya is a unique location:

• One of Turkey's most popular tourist destinations on the Mediterranean
• Year-round tourism economy creating practical internship opportunities
• Significant German, Russian, and Scandinavian expat communities — international atmosphere
• Mediterranean climate — 300+ sunny days per year
• Coastal access with beaches and watersports
• Lower cost of living than Istanbul
• Excellent for tourism, hospitality, languages, and international relations careers

Languages of instruction: Turkish primary, with English and other language support given the tourism focus.

Admission: Verify YÖS requirement with the university. Standard requirements: high school diploma with reasonable GPA, language proficiency depending on program.

Tuition (annual, international students): Approximately $4,000–7,000 per year for most undergraduate programs.

Scholarships: Merit-based scholarships available.

Recognition: YÖK-accredited and recognised across the Arab world. The tourism faculty in particular provides skills with strong demand across the Arab world's growing tourism sectors.