Quick Summary
Situated in Adana, Turkey, Cukurova University is a public established in 1973. Ranked #1201-1400 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 48500 students including 7.5% from outside Turkey. Known for strengths in Agriculture & Forestry, Medicine, Engineering & Technology, it maintains an acceptance rate of 22%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Large scenic campus on the Seyhan Dam Lake, affordable cost of living, and internationally accredited medical and engineering programs.
Subject Strengths
Agriculture & ForestryMedicineEngineering & TechnologyEnvironmental Science
Founded1973
TypePublic
Total Students48500
Intl Students7.5%
Faculty Ratio24.2
CampusWaterfront/Suburban
Campus Size20,000 decares
Affiliated HospitalsBalcalı Hospital
AccreditationYÖK, MÜDEK (Engineering), TEPDAD (Medicine), FEDEK (Science & Letters)
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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
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Associate, Undergraduate, Graduate, Doctorate
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Limited (Available through Distance Education Center - CUZEM)
Online Programs
Biotechnology Research Center, Tropical Diseases Research Center, Central Research Laboratory (CUMERL)
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
YÖK, MÜDEK (Engineering), TEPDAD (Medicine), FEDEK (Science & Letters)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate22%
IELTS6
TOEFL78
Min GPA2.5
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SAT1100
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · August 30
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International students should focus on high TR-YÖS or SAT scores for competitive programs like Medicine and Dentistry.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Turkish Lira
UG Tuition
₺41,000/yr
per year · TRY
Living Cost
₺155,000/yr
per year · TRY
PG Tuition
₺31,000/yr
per year · TRY
Application Fee
$50
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₺197,700/yr
tuition + living + essentials · TRY
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$2,500
Financial AidTürkiye Bursları, KYK Loans and Grants
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Associate, Undergraduate, Graduate, Doctorate programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Agricultural Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Civil Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Mechanical Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Business Administration | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$8,500
Average Salary After Graduation
74%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong regional placement in textile, automotive, and agricultural sectors
Industry Connections
SASA PolyesterTemsaAdana Organized Industrial Zone
Notable Alumni
Devlet Bahçeli, Canan Dağdeviren (Associate), various political and scientific leaders
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic Swimming Pool, Stadium, Tennis Courts, Indoor Sports Halls
Student Clubs
Over 70 active student clubs
Library Resources
Central Library with over 200,000 volumes and extensive electronic database access
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, Mevlana, Farabi
Summer Programs
Available