Atılım University — Ankara

Atılım University is established in Ankara on a green campus extending over 250,000 square metres, with the aim of providing high-quality academic education and conducting research to produce science and technology. Since its founding on 15 July 1997, Atılım has taken effective steps to achieve these goals.

Top rankings — a defining strength:

• 4th among Turkish universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) ranking
• 2nd among Turkish universities participating in physical sciences research
• Ranked among the top 250 universities in "Emerging Europe and Central Asia" by QS, based on teaching and scientific research activities

This combination of THE and QS recognition places Atılım among the strongest research-oriented private universities in Turkey — and unusually strong in physical sciences for a private institution.

Academic offering: Atılım provides higher education through 40 academic programs across:

• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Management
• Faculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture
• Faculty of Arts
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Civil Aviation
• Distance Learning Faculty
• Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences
• Graduate School of Social Sciences

Language of instruction: English-medium primary, with Turkish-medium options in specific programs.

Admission: No YÖS required. Standard requirements: high school diploma with reasonable GPA, English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS) for English-medium programs.

Tuition (annual, international students):

• Engineering: approximately $7,000–11,000
• Other undergraduate programs: approximately $5,000–8,000

Scholarships: Merit-based scholarships from 25% to 100% available, with the highest awards reserved for top international applicants.

Campus: Sprawling 250,000 m² green campus in Ankara, with modern research labs, libraries, sports facilities, and student housing.

Why Atılım stands out:

• Genuine research strength — particularly in physical sciences and engineering
• International ranking recognition (THE, QS)
• Modern, spacious campus designed for research
• Specialised aviation programs

Recognition: YÖK-accredited and globally recognised. Atılım's research credentials make it particularly attractive for students considering graduate studies in STEM fields.