ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University (KMÜ), took its name from the third and the greatest ruler of the Karamanoğulları Principality, Karamanoğlu Mehmet Bey. 16 firman in the emblem represents 16 Turkish States. Firman have formed a sun that affects all Turkish states, and this sun symbolizes Turkish language spoken everywhere. Blue color represents simplicity, dignity and trust; yellow color represents positivism and light of knowledge. History of Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University is based on Karaman Vocational School, which was established in 30.03.1987 under Selçuk University. Higher educational activities were carried out as a part of Selçuk University with three faculties, two high schools and three vocational schools between 1987 and 2007. Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University, was founded on May 29, 2007, and faculties, schools and Vocational Schools in connection with Selçuk University were connected to Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University. In the following periods, many new faculties, institutes, colleges and vocational schools were opened under university. University now has more than 1,000 academic and administrative staff and over 17,000 students.