Anadolu University facts for kids
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Anadolu Üniversitesi (Turkish)
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Turkish: "Yaşamboyu Öğrenme"
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Motto in English
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Lifelong Learning |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1958 |
| Accreditation | CoHE, Bologna Process |
| Rector | Yusuf Adıgüzel |
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Academic staff
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1,729 |
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Administrative staff
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1,776 |
| Undergraduates | 18,551 (On-campus) |
| Postgraduates | 4,812 |
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Other students
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989,318 (Distance Learning) |
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Tepebaşı, Eskişehir
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| Campus | Urban |
| Colours | Burgundy Blue |
| Affiliations | European University Association Caucasus University Association Erasmus Programme European Association of Distance Teaching Universities |
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| QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia | 184 (2022) |
Anadolu University (which means "Anatolian University" in Turkish) is a big public university in Eskişehir, Turkey. A public university is one that gets money from the government. This university is super important because it's the main place in Turkey for distance education. This means students can learn from home, often using online materials. Anadolu University offers many different courses, both for students who come to campus and for those who learn from a distance. It's actually one of the largest universities in the world, with a huge number of students!
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University History: How It Started
Anadolu University began as the Eskişehir Academy of Economics and Commercial Sciences in 1958. Think of it as a school for business and money. Later, in 1982, several other schools joined together to form Anadolu University. These included the original Academy, an engineering school, a teaching school, and a medical school. Because the Academy was the oldest, 1958 is considered the university's founding year. Over time, some parts of Anadolu University became new, separate universities, like Eskişehir Osmangazi University and Eskişehir Technical University.
Exploring the Campus
The main campus of Anadolu University is called the Yunus Emre Campus. It's right in the middle of Eskişehir city. This campus is a busy place! It has student dorms, a hospital, and many important university buildings. You can also find cool places like the Atatürk Culture and Arts Center and Cinema Anadolu here. There's even a Museum of Contemporary Arts. Other interesting museums, like the Republic History Museum and the Educational Cartoons Museum, are in the old Odunpazarı area. The Turkish World Application and Research Center is located in Sazova Park.
To help its distance learning students, Anadolu University has 88 smaller centers across Turkey. These centers offer advice and optional evening classes for students who can't come to the main campus.
Learning from a Distance
Since 1982, Anadolu University has been the main provider of distance education in Turkey. This was made possible by a law passed in 1981. The university wanted to give everyone a chance to learn, especially people in rural areas or those who couldn't attend a regular school. This idea worked really well! In the early 1980s, fewer than 30,000 students were in distance programs. By 2005-2006, that number grew to over 870,000! Now, Turkish people living in Northern Cyprus and the European Union can also join these programs.
Anadolu University offers many distance learning programs. You can get a 4-year Bachelor's degree in subjects like Economics or Business. They also have nineteen 2-year associate degrees in different fields. The Turkish Ministry of National Education even asked Anadolu University to train preschool and English teachers through distance learning. However, these teachers still need to complete two years of in-person classes.
From 2005 to 2010, Anadolu University worked with SUNY Empire State College to offer an eMBA degree online. Anadolu University is also part of the European Association of Distance Teaching Universities. It's recognized alongside other famous universities like the Open University and KU Leuven.
Global Connections: International Partnerships
Anadolu University works with many universities around the world. These partnerships help students and teachers share ideas and learn from each other.
In the United States, Anadolu University has connections with:
- University of Oregon
- University of North Texas
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
- Stephen F. Austin State University
- Empire State University
- State University of New York at Cortland
In Germany, the university partners with many institutions, including:
- University of Hagen
- Ruhr University Bochum
- Hochschule Düsseldorf
- FOM University of Applied Sciences
- Goethe University Frankfurt
- Universität Hildesheim
- University of Kassel
- University of Mainz
- University of Marburg
- Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
- Paderborn University
- University of Potsdam
- University of Regensburg
- Saarlande University
In France, Anadolu University works with special schools that help with cultural and academic exchange. These include:
- Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales
- University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne
- University of Rouen Normandy
- University of Lille
- Paris Descartes University
University Structure: What It Offers
Anadolu University is organized into different parts, like faculties, graduate schools, and vocational schools. Each part focuses on different subjects.
Faculties: Main Study Areas
- Distance Education Faculty (This is their global campus for online learning)
- Faculty of Pharmacy (For studying medicines)
- Faculty of Humanities (For subjects like history, literature, and languages)
- Faculty of Education (For becoming a teacher)
- Faculty of Fine Arts (For art, music, and design)
- Faculty of Law (For studying legal rules)
- Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences (For business and money matters)
- Faculty of Communication Sciences (For media, journalism, and public relations)
- Faculty of Health Sciences (For health-related studies)
- Faculty of Tourism (For learning about travel and hospitality)
- Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences (For computers and technology)
Graduate Schools and Institutes: Advanced Studies
- Graduate School (For students who want to study even more after their first degree)
- Research Institute for Individuals with Disabilities (For special research to help people with disabilities)
Schools: Specialized Learning
- School for the Disabled Individuals (A school specifically for students with disabilities)
- School of Foreign Languages (For learning different languages)
- State Conservatory (A special school for music)
Vocational Schools: Job-Ready Skills
- Eskişehir Vocational School
- Vocational School of Justice (For jobs related to law and courts)
- Vocational School of Information Technologies (For jobs in tech)
- Yunus Emre Vocational School of Health Services (For jobs in healthcare)
Famous People from Anadolu University
Many notable people have been part of Anadolu University, including:
- Yılmaz Büyükerşen — A former mayor of Eskişehir and also a former leader (rector) of the university.
- Fethi Heper — A famous football player.
- Pelin Karahan — An actress.
- Ayşe Hatun Önal — A model, actress, and singer.
- Beyazıt Öztürk — A well-known TV personality, comedian, and actor.
- Levent Üzümcü — An actor.
- Nurgül Yeşilçay — An actress.
- Sara Kaya — A politician and former mayor of Nusaybin.
- Sakıp Sabancı — A Turkish businessman (received an honorary degree in 1984).
- Turgut Özakman — A Turkish author (received an honorary degree in 1998).
- Ali Erdemir — A Turkish-American scientist who studies materials (received an honorary degree in 1998).
- Ali İsmail Korkmaz — A student.
See also
In Spanish: Universidad de Anatolia para niños
