Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi (OMÜ) is a public higher education institution located in Samsun, Turkey. Here are some key information about the university:

Founded:

Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi was established on April 1, 1975, under Law No. 1873. Its name "Ondokuz Mayıs" (19 May) commemorates May 19, 1919, when Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, came to Samsun to lead the War of Independence.

Institutional Nature:

As a public university, OMÜ is funded by the Turkish government and is committed to providing high-quality education and research opportunities, and emphasizes academic freedom, innovation and social responsibility.

The university is known for its education and research in the fields of medicine, engineering, social sciences, etc.

Campus Location:

The main campus, Kurupelit, is located in Samsun, covering an area of ​​about 10,000 acres between the Black Sea coast and the Kokadag Mountains.

In addition to the main campus, OMÜ has several campuses in different parts of Samsun, including the Fine Arts Campus, Mustafa Kemal Güneşdoğdu Campus, etc.

Faculties/Departments:

OMÜ has several faculties and departments, including but not limited to:

Faculty of Aeronautics and Space Sciences

Faculty of Agriculture

Faculty of Architecture

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Faculty of Communication

Faculty of Dentistry

Faculty of Theology

Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Faculty of Education

Faculty of Engineering

Faculty of Fine Arts

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Medicine

Faculty of Tourism

Faculty of Health Sciences

Faculty of Sports Sciences

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Graduate School

Vocational School

Course Offerings:

A wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses are offered, covering a wide range of fields including engineering technology, natural sciences, business administration, economics, education, law, health sciences, social sciences, etc.

The Faculty of Medicine is the first and largest faculty, and is also a university hospital, and the Faculty of Dentistry is also a dental hospital, both of which are frequented by residents throughout the Black Sea region.

International Cooperation:

OMÜ actively participates in international exchange programs, such as the Erasmus+ program, and has established partnerships with higher education institutions in several countries to promote international mobility between teachers and students.

Provides courses taught in English to attract international students.

Featured projects and services:

Internship opportunities: The school cooperates with several companies and medical institutions to provide students with abundant internship opportunities to help them gain practical work experience.

Career Development Services: Provides career planning guidance and support to students to help them prepare for their future careers.

International Experience: Encourages students to participate in overseas exchange programs to broaden their international perspectives.

Research and Innovation: Supports students to participate in scientific research projects to enhance their research and innovation capabilities.

Scholarships: Provides various scholarship opportunities to help outstanding students reduce their financial burden.

Social Activities: Organizes various cultural and social activities to enrich students' campus life.

On-campus facilities: Includes five indoor sports fields, four football fields, a tennis court, a swimming center with an Olympic-standard swimming pool and diving pool, as well as a fitness suite, sauna and spa.

Research Results:

OMÜ has a solid scientific research base, with a growing number of papers published by faculty and staff, many of which are published in international journals.

The university also has several research centers dedicated to promoting research and development in related fields.

Rankings and Recognition:

According to the University Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP), OMÜ ranks 14th among Turkish universities with a medical school.

Although it may not rank high in international rankings such as the QS World University Rankings, OMÜ is widely recognized in the country for its teaching quality, scientific research results, and social contributions.

In specific fields such as medicine and engineering technology, OMÜ is gradually building its reputation.