Quick Summary
Public in Ankara, Turkey — Ankara University, est. 1946. Ranked #801-850 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 72000 students including 8% from outside Turkey. Known for strengths in Medicine, Law, Agriculture & Forestry, it maintains an acceptance rate of 15%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It is the institutional cornerstone of the Republic of Turkey, offering prestigious legal and political education with deep roots in national history.
Subject Strengths
MedicineLawAgriculture & ForestryClassics & Ancient HistoryVeterinary Science
Founded1946
TypePublic
Total Students72000
Intl Students8%
Faculty Ratio17.5
CampusUrban / Multi-campus
Campus Size1500+ acres
Affiliated Hospitalsİbn-i Sina Hospital, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Cebeci Research and Application Hospital
AccreditationYÖK (Council of Higher Education), EUA, UED, VEDEK (Veterinary), TEPDAD (Medicine)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#801-850
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201-1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#801-900
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Medicine,Law,Political Science,Veterinary Medicine,Pharmacy,Dentistry,Engineering,Science,Agriculture,Theology,Educational Sciences,Communication,Health Sciences
Programs
118
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
52
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
YÖK (Council of Higher Education), EUA, UED, VEDEK (Veterinary), TEPDAD (Medicine)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate15%
IELTS6
TOEFL78
Min GPA2.5
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SAT1100
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 31
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International students should aim for high scores in the TR-YÖS exam or SAT. Proficiency in Turkish (TÖMER) is required for most programs, though some offer courses in English.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Turkish Lira
UG Tuition
₺41,000/yr
per year · TRY
Living Cost
₺185,000/yr
per year · TRY
PG Tuition
₺62,000/yr
per year · TRY
Application Fee
$50
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₺227,700/yr
tuition + living + essentials · TRY
Scholarships AvailableTürkiye Bursları (YTB),Ankara University Merit Scholarship,Higher Education Council (YÖK) Scholarship
Avg Scholarship$4,500
Financial AidAvailable via KYK for domestic students and YTB for internationals.
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Medicine,Law,Political Science,Veterinary Medicine,Pharmacy,Dentistry,Engineering,Science,Agriculture,Theology,Educational Sciences,Communication,Health Sciences programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Law | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Faculty of Political Science (Mülkiye) | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Faculty of Medicine | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Faculty of Veterinary Medicine | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$14,000
Average Salary After Graduation
80%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong placement in Turkish governmental ministries, public hospitals, and the Central Bank.
Industry Connections
Extensive ties with Turkish public sectorlegal institutionsand agricultural research centers.
Notable Alumni
Adnan Menderes,Deniz Baykal,Ahmet Taner Kışlalı,Selattin Demirtaş,Cemal Süreya
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic Swimming Pool, Football Fields, Indoor Basketball Courts, Tennis Courts
Student Clubs
185
Library Resources
Extensive central library, faculty libraries with over 1 million print volumes and digital access.
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, Mevlana, Farabi, Global Exchange
Summer Programs
Available