Quick Summary
Ataturk University is a public founded in 1957, located in Erzurum, Turkey. Ranked #1201-1400 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 450000 students including 4% from outside Turkey. Known for strengths in Agriculture & Forestry, Medicine, Pharmacy, it maintains an acceptance rate of 20%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
One of the oldest and largest universities in Turkey with a strong focus on research and a vibrant campus life.
Subject Strengths
Agriculture & ForestryMedicinePharmacyVeterinary ScienceEducation
Founded1957
TypePublic
Total Students450000
Intl Students4%
Faculty Ratio22.5
CampusMain Campus
Campus Size6.5 million square meters
Affiliated HospitalsAtaturk University Research Hospital
AccreditationYÖK (Council of Higher Education), TEPDAD, EPDAD, MÜDEK
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1201-1400
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201–1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#901-1000
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate
Programs
85+
PhD Programs
Yes (Open Education Faculty - ATA AOF)
Online Programs
38
Research Centers
High
Research Output
YÖK (Council of Higher Education), TEPDAD, EPDAD, MÜDEK
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate20%
IELTS6
TOEFL78
Min GPA2.5
GRERequired for specific Graduate Schools
GMATRequired for specific Graduate Schools
SAT1000
ACT21
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · August 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 10
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International students should prepare for the TR-YÖS exam and focus on Turkish proficiency (TÖMER) for undergraduate programs.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Turkish Lira
UG Tuition
₺20,400/yr
per year · TRY
Living Cost
₺136,000/yr
per year · TRY
PG Tuition
₺27,200/yr
per year · TRY
Application Fee
$50
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₺158,100/yr
tuition + living + essentials · TRY
Scholarships AvailableTürkiye Scholarships (YTB), University merit-based waivers
Avg Scholarship$1,500
Financial AidAvailable through KYK for local students
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Dentistry | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Pharmacy | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Veterinary Medicine | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Civil Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Computer Science | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$8,500
Average Salary After Graduation
72%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with local healthcare and engineering firms
Industry Connections
ASELSANROKETSANEastern Anatolia Observatory (DAG)
Notable Alumni
Efkan Ala, Recep Akdağ, various Turkish ministers and academics
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
Yes (State-run KYK dormitories and private university dorms)
Sports Facilities
Indoor/Outdoor stadium, Olympic swimming pool, Fitness centers, Winter sports facilities
Student Clubs
120+
Library Resources
Central Library with over 300,000 volumes and extensive electronic databases
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, Mevlana, Farabi
Summer Programs
Turkish Language Summer School