Kütahya Dumlupınar University (DPÜ) — Kütahya

Kütahya Dumlupınar University (DPÜ) — known in Turkish as Kütahya Dumlupınar Üniversitesi — is a public university in the city of Kütahya, in western Turkey. Founded in 1992, the university is named after Dumlupınar, the site of the decisive battle (30 August 1922) that ended the Turkish War of Independence and led to the founding of the Turkish Republic.

Language of instruction: Both Turkish and English options across most programs. The university supports an evening-education system as well.

Double-major option: DPÜ allows qualified students to study two degrees simultaneously and receive two separate diplomas — a valuable option not available at every Turkish public university.

Structure: The university operates 9 faculties and 18 research and applied-research centres.

Notable faculties and programs:

• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Architecture
• Faculty of Fine Arts
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Applied Sciences
• Faculty of Technology
• Faculty of Islamic Sciences
• Economics-related engineering programs
• Culinary arts

Admission: DPÜ accepts SAT, YÖS, and high-school diplomas with adequate GPA. Apply at yos.dpu.edu.tr.

Tuition (international students): Approximately $400–1,200 per year for most undergraduate programs.

Scholarships: Türkiye Bursları (full government scholarship) is the main pathway for fully funded international study.

Living in Kütahya: Kütahya is a mid-sized city in western Turkey, famous for its ceramics, tiles, and pottery (Kütahya is one of Turkey's two historic centres of fine ceramic production, alongside İznik). The city has a continental climate, traditional regional character, and low cost of living — student rent typically $120–250/month. Kütahya is approximately 1.5 hours from Eskişehir (Turkey's most concentrated student city), giving students access to a major student hub.

Recognition: Diplomas are accredited by Turkey's YÖK (Higher Education Council) and recognised across the Arab world. DPÜ is particularly attractive to students who want a public university with a double-major option in a calm Anatolian city.

Verify current double-major eligibility, English-medium program list, and current admission requirements directly with the university before applying.