Quick Summary
Erciyes Üniversitesi, in Kayseri, Turkey, is a public that has shaped higher education since 1978. Ranked #1001-1200 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 52450 students including 5.8% from outside Turkey. Known for strengths in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Mechanical Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 18%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
One of Turkey's 10 'Research Universities', offering high-tech lab access and very low cost of living in a historical city.
Subject Strengths
MedicineVeterinary MedicineMechanical EngineeringPharmacyAstronomy
Founded1978
TypePublic
Total Students52450
Intl Students5.8%
Faculty Ratio24.2
CampusUrban/Suburban
Campus Size1000 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsErciyes University Medical Faculty Hospitals,Hakan Çetinsaya Experimental Research Center
AccreditationYOK,MUDEK,TEPDAD,VEDEK,EPDAD
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1001-1200
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#801–1000
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#701-800
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate,Master's,PhD,Associate Degrees
Programs
118
PhD Programs
15
Online Programs
38
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
YOK,MUDEK,TEPDAD,VEDEK,EPDAD
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate18%
IELTS6
TOEFL78
Min GPA2.5
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SAT1100
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · August 20
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
International students should prioritize the TR-YÖS exam or high SAT scores. Engineering applicants should highlight project-based learning experience.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Turkish Lira
UG Tuition
₺41,500/yr
per year · TRY
Living Cost
₺120,000/yr
per year · TRY
PG Tuition
₺29,500/yr
per year · TRY
Application Fee
$50
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₺163,220/yr
tuition + living + essentials · TRY
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$1,200
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate,Master's,PhD,Associate Degrees programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Aviation and Space Sciences | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Dentistry | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Electrical Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Molecular Biology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$8,500
Average Salary After Graduation
72%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementHigh
Industry Connections
TUSAŞASELSANKayseri Chamber of IndustryERU Teknopark
Notable Alumni
Abdullah Gül (Honorary Doctorate),Various Turkish Ministers and Academic Leaders
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic Swimming Pool,Indoor Basketball Courts,Football Stadium,Tennis Academy
Student Clubs
142
Library Resources
Kadriye-Ziya Eren Central Library with 250,000+ volumes and extensive digital database access.
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+,Mevlana,Farabi
Summer Programs
Available