Oldest Universities in Turkey
by Year of Establishment New
What are the oldest Universities in Turkey? uniRank answers this question by publishing a list of 174 Turkish higher education institutions sorted by year of establishment and meeting uniRank's selection criteria:
- Official Recognition: institutions must be officialy chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Turkey.
- Degree Authority: they must be authorised to grant bachelor's degrees of at least three years' duration and/or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees.
- Delivery Mode: they must deliver courses predominantly in a traditional, face-to-face, non-distance education format.
Oldest Universities in Turkey
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How many universities are there in Turkey?
There are 174 officially chartered, licensed or accredited Turkish higher-education institution(s) that meet uniRank's selection criteria.
What is the oldest university in Turkey?
İstanbul Üniversitesi, located in Istanbul, is the oldest university in Turkey according to uniRank's research.
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