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Dokuz Eylul University
(University of the City)
Dokuz Eylul University
(University of the City)
Ratings
Dokuz Eylül University (DEU) is a public university founded in 1982 in Izmir.
One of the largest universities in Turkey with more than 63,000 students and 3,000 teachers. Education is conducted in Turkish and English.
DEU offers programs in medicine, engineering, law, economics, arts and other fields. The university actively participates in international exchanges (Erasmus+, Mevlana), has YÖKAK and ECTS accreditations, and is recognized for the quality of education and research.
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QS World University Rankings 2025: #1201–1400
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Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025: #1501+
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US News Best Global Universities: #1321
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National Ranking (Türkiye): 16th place
Faculties and academic programs
DEU consists of 18 faculties, 10 institutes, 2 schools, a State Conservatory and 6 professional schools. It offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes in various fields:
Medicine and Healthcare: Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Engineering and Technology: Faculty of Engineering, Architecture, Marine Sciences
Social Sciences and Humanities: Faculties of Law, Economics and Administrative Sciences, Theology, Business, Education
Natural Sciences and Arts: Faculties of Science, Literature, Fine Arts, Tourism, Sports Sciences.
The university also offers programs in English in various fields.
Campuses and infrastructure
The university has several campuses located in different areas of Izmir:
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İnciraltı: Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital, Faculties of Physiotherapy, Nursing, Institute of Biomedicine and Genome (iBG-İzmir), Institute of Oncology
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Buca-Efeler: Faculty of Education, State Conservatory
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Alsancak: Administrative Buildings, Center for Continuous Education
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Other campuses: Tınaztepe, Seferihisar, Torbalı, Bergama, etc.
The infrastructure includes modern libraries, sports complexes, research centers and student dormitories.
Student life
DEU offers a diverse student life with a variety of clubs, cultural events and sports sections. The university provides dormitories with a variety of living conditions, including separate blocks for men and women, shared kitchens and recreation areas.
International relations
DEU is actively involved in international academic exchanges and cooperation:
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Erasmus+: agreements with 356 universities
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Mevlana: Exchange programs with universities in different countries
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Global partnerships: collaboration with 87 universities from 32 countries
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In 2018, DEU was selected as one of the 20 pilot universities in Turkey to implement the internationalization strategy.
Dokuz Eylül University is a prestigious educational institution with extensive teaching and research opportunities. With its diverse academic programs, active international activities and developed infrastructure, DEU is an attractive choice for students from all over the world.