Sakarya University
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Sakarya University is located in Sakarya
, Turkey
. It is one of the most popular universities of Turkey. Since there is a large student body, the city of Sakarya is influenced by the university. It was founded as Sakarya Engineering and Architecture in 1970. It renamed as Sakarya State Engineering and Architecture Academy in 1971. It opened Master of Science and Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) programs in 1980. The programs were executed by İTÜ (İstanbul Technical University
) Institute of Pure and Applied Sciences. It was bounded to İstanbul Technical University in 1982 as Sakarya Engineering Faculty in 1982. Vocational Schools of Sakarya and Düzce
were bounded to her at same year. Finally It left from İTÜ and became Engineering Faculty of Sakarya University in 1992. Düzce Vocational School left from Sakarya Engineering Faculty and bounded to Abant Izzet Baysal University
at same year.
The university offers 50 academic programs in seven faculties for undegraduates.
Additionally, 74 programs exist in eleven Vocational schools.
, America
, Africa
, Asia
and Far East
.
Sakarya University is also one of the most successful few Universities for exchange number of Erasmus Students in Turkey
Belgium
Department of Business
Department of Nursery and Midwifery
Department of Tourism
Department of Physical Education
Czech Republic
Department of Geography and Geology
Department of Economics
Department of European Languages (German)
Department of Translating and interpreting
Department of History
Denmark
Department of History
Department of Sociology
France
Department of History
Department of Sociology
Department of Business and Management
Germany
Department of Sociology
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Department of Theology
Department of Business and Management
Greece
Department of Sociology
Department of Computer Engineering
Department of History
Department of Ethnology and Folklore
Hungary
Department of History
Department of Sociology
Italy
Department of Chemistry
Department of Mathematics
Department of Economics
Department of Philosophy
Department of Nursery
Department of History
Department of Sociology
Poland
Department of History
Department of Electrics and Electronic Engineering
Department of Industrial Engineering
Department of History
Department of Sociology
Department of Business and Management
Portugal
Department of Environmental Sciences
Department of History
Department of Educational Sciences
Department of Tourism
Department of Communication
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering
Department of Early Childhood Education
The collection of the university includes 41.397 books, 555 periodicals, 1065 post graduate and doctorate thesis as well as all the applications published by Turkish Standard Institutions. In the classification of the books and journals, Dewey Classification System is utilised. It is also possible to use inter library loan facility when required.
Adapazari
Adapazarı is a city in northwestern Turkey and the capital of Sakarya Province. The province itself was originally named Adapazarı as well. Adapazarı is a part of the densely populated region of the country, known as the Marmara Region. As of 2010, the city has a population of 560,876 ...
, 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 one of the most popular universities of Turkey. Since there is a large student body, the city of Sakarya is influenced by the university. It was founded as Sakarya Engineering and Architecture in 1970. It renamed as Sakarya State Engineering and Architecture Academy in 1971. It opened Master of Science and Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) programs in 1980. The programs were executed by İTÜ (İstanbul Technical University
Istanbul Technical University
Istanbul Technical University is an international technical university located in Istanbul, Turkey. It is the world's third oldest technical university dedicated to engineering sciences as well as social sciences recently, and is one of the most prominent educational institutions in Turkey...
) Institute of Pure and Applied Sciences. It was bounded to İstanbul Technical University in 1982 as Sakarya Engineering Faculty in 1982. Vocational Schools of Sakarya and Düzce
Düzce
Düzce is the capital city of Düzce Province in Turkey. The mayor is İsmail Bayram . The population is 125,240 which is an increase from 61.878 in 1990.- Overview :...
were bounded to her at same year. Finally It left from İTÜ and became Engineering Faculty of Sakarya University in 1992. Düzce Vocational School left from Sakarya Engineering Faculty and bounded to Abant Izzet Baysal University
Abant Izzet Baysal University
- Overview :Abant Izzet Baysal University was founded on July 3, 1992 with the aim of establishing a centre of excellence in higher education and research. Today it has 8 faculties, 3 institutes, 5 two-year programmes, 6 vocational schools and 4 research centres. Nine hundred academicians teach...
at same year.
Academic programs
- Faculty of Art and Humanities
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Technology
- Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
- Faculty of Theology
- Faculty of Fine Arts
- School of Health Sciences
- School of Physical Education and Sports
- The State Conservatoire
Additionally, 74 programs exist in eleven Vocational schools.
International Programmes and LLP/Erasmus
Sakarya University is one of the leading Turkish universities for its international exchange programmes. It allows a wide number of students to go on their education at different universities of Europe. Owing to Academic Agreements with more than 20 countries, Sakarya University hosts students from different countries of EuropeEurope
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, America
Americas
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, Africa
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
, Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
and Far East
Far East
The Far East is an English term mostly describing East Asia and Southeast Asia, with South Asia sometimes also included for economic and cultural reasons.The term came into use in European geopolitical discourse in the 19th century,...
.
Sakarya University is also one of the most successful few Universities for exchange number of Erasmus Students in 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...
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Transportation
The city is easy to reach by the help of both buses and trains which are available at any time from other cities. Public buses and other minibus services make it possible for students to get to the campus and other units of the university.Catering services
In the main campus, all the catering services are handled by the Office of Cafeterias and Canteens. Academic staff, managerial staff and students are all served from the same kitchen. In line with the ISO 9000-9002 standards, the food served is exposed to strict hygienic controls and issue of nutrition is always taken into consideration. 5000-6000 people are served on a daily basis in the main campus.Dormitories
In and around the campus are located a number of state and private dorms which consider all types of requirements of students in terms of accommodation. Each dorm has its own laundry, dining hall and library. The capacity of the dorms is as follows:- SAU Esentepe Dormitory: 550,
- General Directorate of Higher Education Credit and Hostels Institution: 2,000
- Hendek General Directorate of Higher Education Credit and Hostels Institution :800
Health services
Health services are carried out under the control and guidance of the Health-Cultural and Sports Affairs Office. The aim of the services organised is to provide necessary health services for the students and staff members and their families in the main campus. The centre has two clinics, one emergency room, two dental rooms and one laboratory. The X ray facilities are also available in the centre. Four GPS, two dentists, one gynaecologist, seven nurses and one lab technician serve in the centre.Students clubs
Under the counselling of experienced staff, 31 clubs of different interests such as computer, chess, theatre and tourism. Students are encouraged to have student clubs of their interests so that they can improve themselves intellectually and socially.Conferences and panels
The university, recognising the need of both students and staff to develop culturally and intellectually, often holds conferences in which politicians, scientists and artists of different areas are welcomed.Sports activities
Sports activities are categorised into two groups. At our school, we have The Rectorate Cup Competition, and secondly the games organised with other universities. Both organisations are carried out with the collaboration of the lecturers of Sports and Physical Education Faculty. The Rectorate Cup Organisation holds a yearly football tournament as well as other competitions in chess, basketball and athletics. The university teams have gained degrees in various competitions. Aiming at the top in the areas of sports, our university is prepared to complete the sports complexes soon. These are a football pitch, a tennis court and a swimming pool.Other activities
Every year, the university holds a traditional Spring Festival on May 16-18, which marks the meeting of natural beauty of our campus with social facilities. The festival has already turned out a carnival where all residents of Sakarya can take part and enjoy the culture and sport events. Many international projects help our school host a number of foreign students and researchers and let them get to know our cultural life and study our language enabling them to form close relationships with the Turkish society and manners.The library
In 1995, the library moved into its current building, which covers a 7000 m2 section and it is located in an area of 5000 m2. It can hold 500 people.The collection of the university includes 41.397 books, 555 periodicals, 1065 post graduate and doctorate thesis as well as all the applications published by Turkish Standard Institutions. In the classification of the books and journals, Dewey Classification System is utilised. It is also possible to use inter library loan facility when required.
Notable faculty
- Malik BeyleroğluMalik BeylerogluMalik Beyleroğlu is a former amateur boxer from Turkey. At the 1996 Summer Olympics, he won the silver medal in the men's middleweight division...
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(President of the Republic of Turkey) - Teaching Management courses at the Sakarya University Engineering Faculty, which later became the Sakarya University