University Overview
Established in 1956, Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi (Middle East Technical University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large metropolis of Ankara (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Northern Cyprus Campus and Mersin-Erdemli. Officially recognized by the YÖK - Yükseköğretim Kurulu (YÖK - Council of Higher Education), Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi (ODTÜ / METU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Turkish higher education institution. Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi (ODTÜ / METU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 68-year-old Turkish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Turkish higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ODTÜ / METU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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| Name | Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi |
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| Name (English) | Middle East Technical University |
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| Acronym | ODTÜ / METU |
| Founded | 1956 |
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| Address | Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi Üniversiteler Mah. Dumlupınar Blv. No:1, Çankaya Ankara 06800 Ankara Turkey |
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(312) 210 1100 |
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(312) 210 1105 |
| Other locations | Northern Cyprus Campus and Mersin-Erdemli |
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