Akdeniz University
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Akdeniz University is a campus university
in Antalya Province
of Turkey
. It is the leading higher education and scientific research center of the West Mediterranean region of Turkey.
Akdeniz University was founded in 1982, and incorporated with the higher education institutions already established in Antalya, Isparta
and Burdur
. It is established on approximately 925 acres (3.7 km²) of land to the west of Antalya city centre between Dumlupinar Boulevard and the Uncalı district.
At present, there are 12 faculties on Medicine, Agriculture, Arts and Sciences, Economics and Administrative Sciences, Law, Fine Arts, Engineering, Education, Communication, Aquaculture, Business, and Theology. There are also 4 vocational school
s within the university providing bachelor degree courses, 8 vocational schools established in Antalya and its surrounding districts which offer 2-year courses and 4 graduate schools providing education at master and doctorate levels.
The university has a staff-student ratio of 10.3, with one professor for every 35.4 students. The staff consists of 1309 administrative personnel, with 1671 in academic positions. 198 full professors are supported by 101 associate professors and 188 assistant professors. 265 lecturers, 768 researchers 79 lectors and 72 specialists complete the staff.
In the 2010-2011 academic year a total of 31,167 students attended the university, consisting of 13,200 pre-graduates, 16,278 bachelor degree students, and 1,305 post-graduates.
The University is a member of the European University Association
and involved in international relations and projects such as Leonardo
and Erasmus
.
Campus university
A campus university is a British term for a university situated on one site, with student accommodation, teaching and research facilities, and leisure activities all together...
in Antalya Province
Antalya Province
Antalya Province is located on the Mediterranean coast of south-west Turkey, between the Taurus Mountains and the Mediterranean sea.Antalya Province is the centre of Turkey's tourism industry, attracting 30% of foreign tourists visiting Turkey. The province of Antalya corresponds to the lands of...
of Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
. It is the leading higher education and scientific research center of the West Mediterranean region of Turkey.
Akdeniz University was founded in 1982, and incorporated with the higher education institutions already established in Antalya, Isparta
Isparta
Isparta is a city in western Turkey and the provincial capital of the Isparta Province. The city's population is 222,556 and elevation from sea level is 1035 m. Another name of the city is "City of Roses"....
and Burdur
Burdur
Burdur , is a city southwestern Turkey and the seat of the Burdur Province of Turkey. It is located at , on the shore of Lake Burdur...
. It is established on approximately 925 acres (3.7 km²) of land to the west of Antalya city centre between Dumlupinar Boulevard and the Uncalı district.
At present, there are 12 faculties on Medicine, Agriculture, Arts and Sciences, Economics and Administrative Sciences, Law, Fine Arts, Engineering, Education, Communication, Aquaculture, Business, and Theology. There are also 4 vocational school
Vocational school
A vocational school , providing vocational education, is a school in which students are taught the skills needed to perform a particular job...
s within the university providing bachelor degree courses, 8 vocational schools established in Antalya and its surrounding districts which offer 2-year courses and 4 graduate schools providing education at master and doctorate levels.
The university has a staff-student ratio of 10.3, with one professor for every 35.4 students. The staff consists of 1309 administrative personnel, with 1671 in academic positions. 198 full professors are supported by 101 associate professors and 188 assistant professors. 265 lecturers, 768 researchers 79 lectors and 72 specialists complete the staff.
In the 2010-2011 academic year a total of 31,167 students attended the university, consisting of 13,200 pre-graduates, 16,278 bachelor degree students, and 1,305 post-graduates.
The University is a member of the European University Association
European University Association
The European University Association represents and supports more than 850 institutions of higher education in 46 countries, providing them with a forum for cooperation and exchange of information on higher education and research policies...
and involved in international relations and projects such as Leonardo
Leonardo da Vinci (European Union programme)
In the European Union, the Leonardo da Vinci programme is a programme to encourage learners and trainees in vocational education and training to move between European countries in the course of their studies.-Examples:...
and Erasmus
Erasmus programme
The Erasmus Programme , a.k.a. Erasmus Project is a European Union student exchange programme established in 1987...
.