Karadeniz Technical University
Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi | |
| Type | Public technical university |
|---|---|
| Established | 20 May 1955 |
| Affiliation | EUA |
| President | Hamdullah Çuvalcı |
Academic staff | 2,159 |
| Students | 31,858 |
| Location | , |
| Language | Turkish |
| Colors | Midnight Blue |
| Website | ktu.edu.tr |
Karadeniz Technical University (Turkish: Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi or KTÜ) is a public research university located in Trabzon, in the Black Sea Region of Turkey. Established in 1955, it is the fourth oldest university in the country. As a public institution, it operates under the Law No. 2547 on Higher Education in Turkey and is primarily funded through allocations from the Turkish Parliament.
The university comprises 12 faculties, 80 departments, and 6 graduate schools. With a teaching staff of 2,159 and a student body of 31,858, Karadeniz Technical University is among the largest universities in Turkey.