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Erciyes University
Erciyes University
Faculties and academic programs
Erciyes University (Erciyes Üniversitesi, ERÜ) is one of the leading public universities in Turkey, founded in 1978 under the name Kayseri University (Kayseri Üniversitesi) and renamed in 1982 in honor of Mount Erciyes, located in the southwest of Kayseri and known as one of the main ski resorts of Turkey.
Today the university includes:
19 faculties
1 higher school
2 professional colleges
7 institutes
6 departments
42 research centers
The university medical complex with 1,350 beds is one of the most advanced in the region.
Erciyes Üniversitesi is a prestigious public university offering cutting-edge educational programs, strong medical infrastructure, international academic links and a modern campus in the heart of Turkey.
The university offers a wide range of educational programs in various fields.
Among the main faculties:
Faculty of Natural Sciences
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Aviation and Space Sciences
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
Faculty of Theology
Faculty of Communications
Faculty of Architecture
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
International rankings and accreditation
Erciyes Üniversitesi is among the TOP 10 public universities in Turkey and occupies high positions in international rankings:
QS World University Rankings 2025: 1201-1400 place
Times Higher Education (THE) 2025: 1201-1500 place
US News & World Report Global Rankings: 1325th place
In 2024, the university entered the TOP-500 in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings and took 5th place among public universities in Turkey.
Campuses and infrastructure
Erciyes Üniversitesi has four main campuses:
Main Campus (Ana Kampüs) – located on Talas Road, convenient for transportation.
Seyrani Campus (Seyrani Kampüsü) – located in Develi district.
Tomarza Campus (Tomarza Kampüsü) – located in the Tomarza district.
Campus "15 July" (Erciyes Üniversitesi 15 Temmuz Yerleşkesi) - created in honor of the events of July 15, 2016.
All campuses are equipped with modern laboratories, research centers, student residences, libraries, sports facilities and medical centers.
International cooperation
The University actively participates in Erasmus+ and other academic exchange programmes. Its partners include:
University of Cologne (Germany)
University RWTH Aachen (Germany)
University of Salamanca (Spain)
University of Coimbra (Portugal)
University of Siena (Italy)
Campuses and infrastructure
Erciyes Üniversitesi is known for its advanced medical complex, which includes:
1,350-bed university hospital
Cardiology center
Oncology center
Organ Transplant and Dialysis Center
Children's hospital
Bone Marrow Center and Stem Cell Clinic
These institutions make the university one of the leaders in medical education and research in Turkey.