Fırat University

Fırat University
Fırat Üniversitesi
Former names
Elazığ Technical College, Elazığ State Academy of Engineering and Architecture
TypePublic research university
Established1975 (1975)
RectorFahrettin Göktaş
Academic staff
1,134
Administrative staff
339
Students31,361
Undergraduates29,164
Postgraduates1,682
515
Location,
CampusUrban
LanguageTurkish and English
ColorsBurgundy and white
   
Affiliations
Websitewww.firat.edu.tr
University rankings
Regional – Overall
QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia221-230 (2022)

Fırat University is a public research university in Elazığ, Turkey. The university, founded in 1975, is named after the Turkish name for the Euphrates River, which originates near Elazığ. It is a prominent academic institution in Eastern Turkey, consisting of twelve schools, four institutes, one conservatory, three vocational schools, and twenty-one research centers. The university emphasizes scientific and technological development and research, contributing significantly to the academic landscape of the region.