Today, Sakarya University is a renowned educational institution both in Turkey and internationally. Its structure includes 13 faculties, 6 institutes, 2 higher schools and 2 vocational schools. The following are taught at the university:
Sakarya University
Sakarya University
Sakarya University (SAÜ) is a public university located in Sakarya, Turkey. It was founded on July 3, 1992. The university was formed from Sakarya Higher School of Engineering and Architecture, which was opened in 1970. Later, between 1982 and 1992, this educational institution operated as a branch of Istanbul Technical University (İTÜ).
40,968 undergraduate students
5,113 college students
3,938 Master's students
1,517 PhD students
The university also employs approximately 1,500 academic staff. Education is provided in both Turkish and English.
Sakarya University is known for its achievements in quality management systems and total quality concepts.
It was the first university in Turkey to receive the TS EN ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System certificate. It has also been awarded the National Quality Award, the European Excellence Award and several other prestigious awards.
The University operates in accordance with the EFQM model and has a certificate of competence in quality.
Sakarya University actively participates in international academic programs and has agreements with various foreign universities. It offers students academic exchange opportunities, including within the framework of the Erasmus program and other international educational initiatives.
In addition, the university organizes a variety of social, cultural and sports events, making student life rich and interesting.
Sakarya University has various faculties, including:
Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Communications and many others.
The Faculty of Technology stands out in particular for its 7+1 educational model, which is based on cooperation between the university and industry. This system allows students to apply theoretical knowledge in practice in real industrial conditions.
Academic departments
Location and transportation
Sakarya is located close to Istanbul, which provides convenient transportation accessibility. The university campus is approximately 5 kilometers from the city center, and various transportation options are available for transportation.