Atatürk University

Key Highlights

• Public university formally established on 7 June 1957
• Operating degree-granting institution recognized by Turkey’s Council of Higher Education
• Located in Yakutiye, Erzurum
• Listed by YÖK among Türkiye’s research universities

Student Life & Environment

The Erzurum campus functions as a substantial student district with academic, clinical, cultural, recreational, and everyday services. The university’s campus map identifies a central library and reading rooms, student dining, cafés, shops, banks, a post office, cultural halls, an art gallery, an ice museum, sports halls, a stadium, football and volleyball areas, tennis courts, fitness facilities, and a bowling and billiards venue. Facilities may have separate schedules, charges, or access rules, so students should confirm availability after enrolment. Accommodation described by the university is provided through residences operating under the Ministry of Youth and Sports’ General Directorate of Credit and Dormitories. The university says rooms are arranged in several occupancy types and include basic furniture, while residence services include internet access and laundry. Private dormitories and pensions are also available in Erzurum. This does not amount to a housing guarantee; applicants should apply through the appropriate residence system and compare location, eligibility, room type, and current fees. Academic and personal support infrastructure includes the Directorate of Student Affairs, international affairs, disability services, a Career Planning and Alumni Monitoring Center, and health, culture, and sports administration. The campus map also identifies a research hospital, dental clinic, and animal hospital, though access to clinical services should be verified separately. New residence students are reported to receive orientation and psychosocial support activities.

Location & Surroundings

Atatürk University’s main address is in Yakutiye, within Erzurum in eastern Türkiye. The campus is connected to the city center by municipal buses, public buses, minibuses, and taxis. The university also describes an internal ring service, although routes and times should be checked locally because transport arrangements can change. Erzurum can be reached by road, rail, and air. The Eastern Express rail route links Ankara with Erzurum through cities including Kayseri, Sivas, and Erzincan. Erzurum Airport is approximately 12 kilometres from the university campus according to the university’s transport page, with bus and taxi connections available. Intercity coaches arrive at Erzurum’s bus terminal, from which local transport serves the campus. Students should plan for Erzurum’s inland, high-elevation setting and research seasonal conditions before arrival, particularly if relocating from a warmer climate. The campus offers many daily services, but the broader city remains important for private accommodation, shopping, and travel. International students should compare flight connections and allow time for onward ground transport when planning registration travel.

Costs & Career Outcomes

Costs depend on citizenship, faculty, delivery mode, and degree type. The university’s registration site links a 2026–2027 contribution and tuition schedule implemented under the applicable national decision. Students in second-shift and distance programs are directed to pay through designated banks or the online student system. Because the schedule is program-specific, applicants should use the official table for their exact status rather than treating one faculty’s amount as a university-wide price. The 2026 international undergraduate guide charges a non-refundable TRY 1,500 application fee, payable online. It also says international candidates completing final registration receive free lunch during their first year in 2026–2027. This is a dated offer from that admission cycle and should not be assumed for later cohorts. Housing, transport, insurance, materials, residence formalities, and personal expenses require separate budgeting; the guide requires international registrants to declare that they can cover their living expenses. For 2026–2027 non-thesis master’s entrants, the graduate page lists TRY 100,000 for Health Sciences and TRY 65,000 for Education Sciences or Social Sciences, collected in two instalments. Other graduate and undergraduate charges should be checked in the current fee schedule. Career support is provided through the Career Planning and Alumni Monitoring Center, which organizes career events and employer-facing activities. Outcomes will vary by discipline, language ability, professional licensing, and work authorization; no verified institution-wide salary or placement rate was found.