Antalya AKEV University — Antalya (Serik)

Antalya AKEV University is a private university founded in 2015 in the city of Antalya, specifically in the Serik district. Serik is a city and district in Antalya province, located 38 km east of Antalya city centre along the Mediterranean coast.

The Serik area contains:

• Extensive agricultural lands
• Forests
• The Taurus Mountains
• Mediterranean coastline access

This natural setting provides a campus environment dramatically different from urban Istanbul or Ankara — offering students a tranquil study environment in one of Turkey's most beautiful regions.

Accreditation: Antalya AKEV is one of the universities accredited by Turkey's Ministry of Higher Education, and the YÖS exam is not required for admission.

Strategic government planning context: AKEV is considered one of the educational plans of the Turkish government — and the Antalya provincial government specifically. The strategic vision is that Antalya is no longer just a tourist city, but a comprehensive city hosting:

• Many economic activities
• Cultural activities
• Educational institutions

This urban development strategy is being expanded and developed.

Antalya's higher-education ecosystem: In addition to Akdeniz State University and International Antalya University (private), the city of Antalya now has AKEV University for higher private education — located in Serik district as mentioned above.

Faculties: Antalya AKEV University offers programs across various faculties — please verify the current faculty and program list directly with the university for the current academic year, as the university has been growing since founding.

Why Serik/Antalya:

• Mediterranean climate — 300+ sunny days per year
• Coastal access — beaches, watersports, tourist amenities
• Lower cost of living than Istanbul
• Natural beauty — Taurus Mountains, agricultural lands, forests
• International expat community in Antalya
• Growing higher-education hub

Languages of instruction: Verify with the university — typically Turkish and English options.

Admission: No YÖS required. Standard requirements: high school diploma with reasonable GPA, language proficiency depending on program.

Tuition (annual, international students): Approximately $4,000–7,500 per year for most undergraduate programs — affordable.

Scholarships: Merit-based scholarships available.

Recognition: YÖK-accredited and recognised across the Arab world through standard equivalency procedures.