Gaziantep University

Gaziantep University
Gaziantep Üniversitesi
TypePublic
EstablishedJune 7, 1987 (1987-06-07)
RectorArif Özaydin
Academic staff
1,864
Students56674
Undergraduates20,268
Postgraduates442
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Location,
37°02′05″N 37°19′03″E / 37.0348°N 37.3174°E / 37.0348; 37.3174
CampusSuburban
LanguageTurkish, English
Websitewww.gantep.edu.tr
University rankings
Global – Overall
USNWR Global824 (2021)
Regional – Overall
QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia301-350 (2022)

Gaziantep University (Turkish: Gaziantep Üniversitesi) is a public university established on June 27, 1987, traces its origins to 1973 as an extension campus of the Middle East Technical University. Located in Gaziantep, Turkey, the university has 20 faculties and is recognized for its focus on scientific and technological research. The main campus is near Gaziantep's city center, with additional campuses in neighboring areas. English is the primary language of instruction, and the university ranked among the top 1,000 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2020–2021.