Karadeniz Technical University

Karadeniz Technical University (KTU), which was established with the acceptance of the proposal of Trabzon Deputy Mustafa Reşit Tarakçıoğlu and his 28 friends in the Turkish Grand National Assembly with the law numbered 6594 of 20 May 1955, is the first university established outside of Istanbul and Ankara. Approximately eight years after its establishment, on September 19, 1963, the Faculty of Basic Sciences, Construction-Architecture, Machinery-Electricity and Forestry Faculties were established by giving Rectorate and Faculty staff with the law numbered 336. KTÜ started education in the primary school building of Trabzon Atatürk Primary School in Esentepe District on December 2, 1963, and moved to its current central campus in 1966. Continuing its development, KTÜ has recruited the staff of the Faculty of Earth Sciences and Medicine with the law numbered 1659 dated January 4, 1973. In 1981, the Higher Education Law No. 2547 ' Today, KTU offers 49 undergraduate and 36 associate degree programs in 12 faculties, 1 college, 8 vocational schools; 92 master's and 61 doctoral programs are conducted in 6 institutes. KTÜ is one of the leading universities in our country with its strong academic staff, 34 thousand students and more than 225 thousand graduates. KTÜ is a school with its deep-rooted history, established traditions, educational experience, infrastructure, excellent campus and qualified education and research staff.