Sakarya University (Sakarya Üniversitesi, SAÜ or SAU) is a public research university located in Sakarya Province, Turkey. Here are some key facts about the university:

Founded:

Sakarya University was founded in 1970 as a branch of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture of Istanbul Technical University (İTÜ). On July 3, 1992, it officially became a full university under Law No. 3837.

Institutional Nature:

As a public university, Sakarya University 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 well-known for its education and research in the fields of engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, etc.

Campus Location:

The main campus is located in Esentepe, Sakarya Province, with the specific address:

Sakarya Üniversitesi Rektörlüğü, Esentepe Yerleşkesi, 54187 Serdivan/Sakarya, Turkey

The campus is well-equipped with modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, sports facilities, etc., providing students with a good learning environment.

Colleges/Departments:

Sakarya University has several colleges and departments, including but not limited to:

College of Engineering

College of Science and Literature

College of Economics and Management Sciences

College of Education

College of Law

College of Health Sciences

College of Applied Sciences

Graduate School

Course Setting:

It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses, covering engineering technology, natural sciences, business management, economics, education, law, health sciences, social sciences and other fields.

Especially in the fields of engineering technology, natural sciences and social sciences, it has a strong research foundation and teaching strength.

International Cooperation:

Sakarya University actively participates in international exchange programs, such as the Erasmus+ program, and has established partnerships with higher education institutions in many 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 many companies and medical institutions to provide students with abundant internship opportunities to help them gain practical work experience.

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

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

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

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

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

Research Results:

In terms of scientific research, Sakarya University has a very high level of research activity. Its comprehensive graduate programs offer doctoral and professional degrees covering a variety of fields such as science, technology, engineering, humanities and social sciences.

The university also has five different institutes: the Institute of Educational Sciences, the Institute of Natural Sciences, and the Institute of Health Sciences, which promote research and development in related fields.

Rankings and Recognition:

Sakarya University is one of the largest universities in Turkey, with more than 80,000 students. It ranks in the top 230 in the QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia University Rankings (2022 data).

The university is also the first national university in Turkey to receive the ISO-2002 quality certificate and the "EFQM Certificate of Excellence in Quality", demonstrating its high standards in quality management.