Çankaya University facts for kids
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Çankaya Üniversitesi
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| Type | Private |
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| Established | 9 July 1997 |
| Provost | Prof. Dr. Kenan Taş |
| Rector | Prof.Dr. Can Çoğun |
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Academic staff
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350 |
| Students | 7,786 |
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39°49′7.93″N 32°33′46.2″E / 39.8188694°N 32.562833°E |
| Colors | Black and yellow |
| Website | www.cankaya.edu.tr |
| University rankings | |
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| Global – Overall | |
| THE World | 601–800 (2024) |
| USNWR Global | 173 (2023) |
| Regional – Overall | |
| QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia | 211–220 (2022) |
Çankaya University (in Turkish: Çankaya Üniversitesi) is a private university located in Ankara, the capital city of Turkey. It was founded on July 9, 1997, by a group called the Sıtkı Alp Education Foundation. The university welcomed its first students in the fall of 1997.
Most of the classes and research at Çankaya University are taught in English. This helps students prepare for international careers.
In 2020, the university received a great honor. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings named it one of the top 500 universities in the world. That year, it was ranked as the best university in all of Turkey, including both private and public schools.
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The Story of Çankaya University
Çankaya University was started by a man named Sıtkı Alp. He already had a successful school for younger students called Arı Koleji. He wanted to create a place for higher education, and so Çankaya University was born. The university was officially opened in 1997 by Süleyman Demirel, who was the president of Turkey at the time.
In 2011, the university opened a beautiful new campus called the Turkuaz campus. "Turkuaz" is the Turkish word for turquoise. This campus is very large and modern. It even won an award for its amazing architecture from the Arkitera Architecture Center. Many of the university's classes and departments moved to this new location.
What You Can Study
The school year at Çankaya is divided into two parts, called semesters. Each semester is about 14 weeks long. The university has many different areas of study, which are organized into faculties, institutes, and schools.
A faculty is a major part of the university that focuses on a broad subject area, like engineering or art. An institute is for students who have already finished their first university degree and want to continue their studies to earn a master's or Ph.D. degree.
Faculties and Departments
- Faculty of Architecture: For students who want to design buildings and cities. Courses include Architecture, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture, and Urban and Regional Planning.
- Faculty of Arts and Sciences: Includes subjects like English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Psychology, and Translation and Interpreting Studies.
- Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences: Focuses on business and money. Courses include Banking and Finance, Business Administration, Economics, and International Trade.
- Faculty of Engineering: A place for future engineers. It offers many types of engineering, such as Civil, Computer, Mechanical, and Software Engineering.
- Faculty of Law: For students who want to become lawyers and judges.
Schools for Specific Careers
- Vocational High School of Justice: Trains students for careers in the legal system.
- Çankaya Vocational Training School: Offers programs in Banking and Insurance and International Trade.
- Preparatory School of English: A special school to help students improve their English skills before they start their main university courses.
Institutes for Advanced Studies
- Institute of Natural Sciences: Offers advanced degrees (Master's and Ph.D.) in subjects like Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Information Technologies.
- Institute of Social Sciences: Offers advanced degrees in areas like Business Administration (MBA), Law, and Political Science.
Research and Other Activities
Çankaya University has special centers where professors and students can research important topics. These include centers for law, women's studies, and business innovation.
The university also has a sports club that was started in 1986. It was first called Arı Spor but later changed its name to Çankaya University Sports Club. Students can join teams and play various sports.
Çankaya University is a member of the Caucasus University Association. This is a group of universities that work together to share knowledge and improve education in the region.
See also
In Spanish: Universidad de Çankaya para niños
