ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Dokuz Eylül University (DEU) was founded on July 20, 1982 as the second state university in İzmir after Ege University. Since its foundation, Dokuz Eylül University, had a rapid growth process and spread to 5 provinces of Aegean Region with 41 education units and contributed to formation of four new universities which are Aydın- Adnan Menderes University, Muğla University, Manisa- Celal Bayar University and Denizli - Pamukkale University. Today, DEU education activities are carried out in a total area of 5,731,800 square meters in different campuses such as Buca (Tınaztepe, Merkez and Dokuzçeşmeler), Balçova, İnciraltı, Alsancak, Narlıdere, Hatay, Urla, Seferihisar, Ürkmez, Foça, Torbalı, Bergama and Selçuk. As of 2017, there are a total of 96 academic units including 15 Faculties, 10 Institutes, 1 Conservatory, 4 Colleges, 7 Vocational Schools And 58 Application And Research Center And DEPARK. . DEU accepts importance of research and innovation and knowledge transfer against increased competition. Mission of Dokuz Eylül University is to strengthen international cooperation between teaching and educational institutions, business and other stakeholders, improving quality in higher education and research, creating innovation, and internationalization. Thus, DEU aims to contribute to economic, cultural and social welfare of the society. DEÜ has one of the best hospitals in Turkey thanks to qualified faculty members, advanced building and technical equipment and its success in medical education. A world-class R & D Center has been established within our university. In some departments of DEU business and maritime faculties, joint diploma programmes are applied with universities abroad. DEÜ was awarded Diploma Supplement label in 2012 by European Commission and European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) label in 2013.