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Atılım University

Coordinates: 39°48′49″N 32°43′25″E / 39.81351°N 32.72368°E / 39.81351; 32.72368
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Atılım University
Atılım Üniversitesi
MottoMake Your Mark on The Future
TypePrivate (Foundation university)
Established1996[1]
RectorSerkan ERYILMAZ[2]
Students9000+
Location
Ankara
,
Turkey

39°48′49″N 32°43′25″E / 39.81351°N 32.72368°E / 39.81351; 32.72368
Campus250 acres (100 ha)
LanguageEnglish & Turkish
ColorsBlue and Red   
Websiteatilim.edu.tr
University rankings
Global – Overall
THE World[3]1201-1500 (2024)
Regional – Overall
QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia[4]251-300 (2022)

Atilim University (In Turkish: Atılım Üniversitesi) is a private university established in 1997. It is located in Ankara, the capital of Turkey. The language of instruction for most courses is English. Education programs are at international standards (e.g. ABET 2000).

Description

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Atılım University library

Atilim University was founded on 15 July 1997 by the Atilim Foundation, which was established in 1996. It was founded to serve as a Foundation University in the capacity of a legal entity pursuant to provisions of Law no. 2547 concerning the Foundation of Higher Education Institutes.

Atılım University is located on 250 acres of land in İncek, Gölbaşı, 20 km from the City Centre and 7 km from the motorway. The campus contains faculty buildings, laboratories, conference halls, basketball and volleyball facilities, a gymnasium, tennis courts, a condition hall, a swimming pool, cafeterias, cafes, and outdoor recreation areas. In addition, Atılım University has the 4th largest university library in Ankara which aims to create team spirit, service, and a learning society. [5]

Atilim University is considered to be among the best universities in Turkey. Leading programs at Atilim University include Business Administration, Engineering, and English Translation and Interpretation.[6]

The university offers high-quality education at European standards (Bologna Process) and is recognized in world university rankings. It offers globally accredited degrees and diplomas with a diploma supplement award by the EU. Atılım University is known for its significant collaborations with universities worldwide through exchange and international mobility programs. The main strength of Atılım University is its participation in domestic and international rankings based on leading ranking institutions in terms of global, regional, and subject perspectives.[7]

Atılım University’s goal is to develop individuals capable of attaining and utilizing the universal information required in the age of technology; individuals who are knowledgeable and experienced in their respective fields, able to work as team members, and not afraid of competition.[8]

The university promotes internationalization in education and campus life with a multinational environment and participative approach. It offers exchange, internship, and international mobility programs in EU countries and other parts of the world. International students come from over 70 different countries, creating a vibrant, multicultural campus environment. The university employs internationally experienced and renowned staff, and in most academic programs, the medium of instruction is English.[9]

Atılım University is a prominent research university with more than 180 state-of-the-art laboratories and a unique Metal Forming Center of Excellence (MFCE), one of the five comparable centers worldwide. The university promotes a student-centered approach and hands-on training in education and research. The Technology Development Center (TEKMER), the Hangar in Esenboğa International Airport in cooperation, the Scientific Research Projects (BAP) program, the Research Laboratory Projects (ALP) program, and the Undergraduate Research Project (LAP) program are among the research and technology opportunities offered at Atılım University.[10]

The university has funded notable undergraduate research projects, such as the development of fuel cell systems for space applications and solar-hydrogen hybrid energy systems, with support from the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBITAK). These projects contributed to the university's reputation in renewable energy research.[11]

Atılım University has 54 student clubs and societies.[12]

Atılım University is a sister university to the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas, and 31 European universities in Germany, Sweden, Belgium, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and the Netherlands. These universities collaborate with Atılım University under the scope of the Erasmus Programme. Atılım is also among the Erasmus University Charter universities.[13]

Academic Units

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Faculties

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  1. Faculty of Engineering[14]
    • Department of Aerospace Engineering
    • Department of Automotive Engineering
    • Department of Civil Engineering
    • Department of Chemical Engineering
    • Department of Computer Engineering
    • Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
    • Department of Energy Systems Engineering
    • Department of Industrial Engineering
    • Department of Information Systems Engineering
    • Department of Information Systems Engineering UOLP
    • Department of Mechatronics Engineering
    • Department of Manufacturing Engineering
    • Department of Materials Engineering
    • Department of Mechanical Engineering
    • Department of Software Engineering
  2. Faculty of Management[15]
    • Department of Economics
    • Department of Economics in Turkish Medium
    • Department of International Relations
    • Department of International Logistics And Transportation
    • Department of Management
    • Department of Management in Turkish Medium
    • Department of Public Relations and Advertising
    • Department of Political Science and Public Administration in Turkish Medium
    • Department of Tourism Management
  3. Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture[16]
    • Department of Graphic Design
    • Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
    • Department of Fashion & Textile Design
    • Department of Industrial Product Design
    • Department of Architecture
  4. Faculty of Arts & Sciences[17]
    • Department of Mathematics
    • Department of English Language and Literature
    • Department of Translation and Interpretation
    • Department of Psychology
  5. Faculty of Law[18]
  6. Faculty of Medicine[19]

Institutes

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  • Graduate School of Natural & Applied Sciences[20]
  • Graduate School of Social Sciences[21]

Service Courses Units

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  • Departmental English Language Studies Unit (DELSU)
  • Physics Group
  • Chemistry Group

English Preparatory School

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  • Preparatory School

Research and Application Centers

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  • AWAC - Academic Writing & Advisory Center[22]
  • EDM – Electric Discharge Machining[23]
  • Science Entertainment Center[24]
  • ETPO – Educational Technologies and Pedagogy Office[25]
  • KASAUM - Woman Issues Study Center[26]
  • MFCE - Metal Forming Centre of Excellence[27]
  • RoTAM – Robot Technologies Application and Research Center[28]
  • Continuous Education Application and Research Center[29]
  • TÜTAM – Turkey's History Study and Research Center[30]
  • UTAM – Space Technologies Application and Research Center[31]
  • SaVTAM – Defense Technologies Application and Research Center
  • Logistic Simulation and Application Center[32]
  • Performance Management Application and Research Centre[33]
  • Railway Materials Application and Research Center

Research laboratories

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  • EERL – European Remote Radio Laboratory[34]
  • Biophysics Laboratory[35]
  • Biochemistry Research Laboratory[36]
  • SEAL – Politic and Economic Researches Laboratory[37]
  • @NANO – Nanoscopy Laboratory[38]
  • SAEL – Social Sciences Research and Training Laboratory[39]
  • ATOMSEL – Optoelectronic Materials and Solar Energy Laboratory[40]
  • AYAL – Structural Acoustic Laboratory[41]
  • Polymer Composite Biocompatibility Research Laboratory[42]
  • FlyRoVeL – Flying Robotics and Robotic Vehicles Laboratory[43]

Notable Alumni

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Atılım University has a diverse group of alumni who have made significant contributions in various fields:

  • Nihat Ergün - Former Minister of Science, Industry and Technology in Turkey, contributing significantly to the development of Turkey's industrial and technological policies.[44]
  • Dilek Hanif - Renowned fashion designer who has showcased her work globally and continues to influence the fashion industry with her innovative designs.[45]
  • Emre Aydın - Award-winning musician and songwriter known for his impactful contributions to Turkish pop and rock music.[46]

These alumni have utilized the education and opportunities provided by Atılım University to excel in their respective careers, reflecting the university's commitment to producing high-caliber professionals.

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  21. ^ "Graduate School of Social Sciences".
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  23. ^ "Electric Discharge Machining Center Atılım". Archived from the original on 2015-09-01. Retrieved 2015-03-31.
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  25. ^ "Educational Technologies and Pedagogy Office Atılım". Archived from the original on 2015-04-02.
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  32. ^ "Logistic Simulation and Application Center Atılım". Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2015-03-31.
  33. ^ "Performance Management Application and Research Centre Atılım".
  34. ^ "European Remote Radio Laboratory". Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2015-03-31.
  35. ^ "Biophysics Laboratory". Archived from the original on 2015-04-01. Retrieved 2015-03-31.
  36. ^ "Biochemistry Research Laboratory".
  37. ^ "Politic and Economic Researches Laboratory". Archived from the original on 2015-04-01. Retrieved 2015-03-31.
  38. ^ "Nanoscopy Laboratory". Archived from the original on 2015-04-01.
  39. ^ "Social Sciences Research and Training Laboratory".
  40. ^ "Optoelectronic Materials and Solar Energy Laboratory". Archived from the original on 2015-04-01.
  41. ^ "Structural Acoustic Laboratory".
  42. ^ "Polymer Composite Biocompatibility Research Laboratory".
  43. ^ "Flying Robotics and Robotic Vehicles Laboratory". Archived from the original on 2015-04-01. Retrieved 2015-03-31.
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