About Atilim University
Atilim University in Ankara was established to provide high-level academic education and research to contribute to science and technology. Since its founding on July 15, 1997, Atilim University has taken practical steps towards achieving these goals.
Atilim University is recognized as one of the top universities in Turkey, aspiring to be among the top 500 universities worldwide in research and education. This is achieved through developing the quality of education and training and contributing to various sciences at the local and international levels through applied research. Additionally, the university emphasizes using high-quality means to produce and apply scientific knowledge while adhering to ethical and social standards.
Atilim University in Numbers
- 8 faculties
- Approximately 40 undergraduate programs
- Two professional schools
- 3 academically equipped institutes for postgraduate studies
- School of Foreign Languages
- 14 research centers
- 150 laboratories
- International students from around 50 countries
- 67 student communities
Atilim University Faculties
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Business Administration
- Faculty of Arts and Sciences
- Faculty of Fine Arts, Design, and Architecture
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Civil Aviation
Atilim University Features
- High-level education in various academic disciplines, most of which are offered in English.
- Promotion of a culture of scientific research among students from their first day, supporting innovative projects and ideas.
- Support for joint research projects between graduate institutes at the university and various local organizations.
- The university houses the Center of Excellence for Shaping Metals, one of Europe’s most advanced research centers and the first of its kind in Turkey.
- Laboratories and research centers equipped with the latest technologies to support various scientific research and application activities.
- The university has a Civil Aviation Training Center located at Esenboğa Airport in Ankara, the first aircraft hangar launched by a university in Ankara.
- A massive library containing various necessary scientific resources, ranking among the largest libraries in Ankara.
- Opportunities for students to participate in various student and sports activities on the campus.
- A green campus with a diverse range of plants and flowers that add exceptional beauty, especially in the spring.
- Student exchange opportunities are available through the Erasmus program in which the university participates.
Scientific Research
Atilim University adopts an advanced research culture for graduate researchers and innovators. It encourages scientific production efforts from students and faculty members, developing and disseminating a research culture at all levels. The university provides administrative support for researchers in practically applying their research, obtaining external loans and grants, and developing, planning, and implementing business and industrial projects.
The main goal of scientific research at Atilim University is to contribute to science at the local and global levels. University research projects are shared through exhibitions, conferences, and presentations at the end of each academic year. Additionally, technological developments are transformed into value-added products for society through the development of various industrial projects.
Atilim University boasts 150 scientific research laboratories open to both students and academics for research and training purposes. Additionally, the university houses 14 research centers, including the Center for Shaping Metals. This center stands out as one of the most advanced research centers in Europe and is the first of its kind in Turkey.
Important Note
- Regarding the Civil Aviation Training: students must take the department’s test in one of the Turkish hospitals in Istanbul; the hospital determined by Atilim University. Its name stated, as “Pilots Test’s First Class” and the student must also pay 50 thousand Euro as training fees.
- The duration of the aviation program is 4 years including theoretical & practical training.
