Marmara University facts for kids
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Marmara Üniversitesi
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| Type | Public |
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| Established | 1883: Hamidiye Ticaret Mekteb-i Âlis 1959: Istanbul Economy and Commerce Academy 1982: Marmara University |
| Rector | Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kurt |
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Academic staff
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2,835 |
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Administrative staff
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1,375 |
| Students | 50,092 |
| Location | , |
| Campus | City |
| Affiliations | EUA |
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| Regional – Overall | |
| QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia | 201-210 (2022) |
Marmara University (in Turkish: Marmara Üniversitesi) is a big public university in Istanbul, Turkey. A public university means it gets money from the government.
The university is named after the Sea of Marmara. It officially became a university in 1982. But its history goes back to 1883. Back then, it was called Hamidiye Ticaret Mekteb-i Âlisi. It started in a house in the center of Istanbul.
Marmara University is special because it teaches in five languages. These are Turkish, English, German, French, and Arabic. This makes it the only university in Turkey that teaches in so many languages.
The university has many different parts. It has 13 campuses, 11 institutes, 8 colleges, and 28 research centers. Many famous people have studied here. These include the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the funny actor Kemal Sunal.
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Learning at Marmara University
Marmara University has over 3,000 teachers and professors. About 60,000 students study across its campuses in Istanbul. For more than 124 years, it has been a top school in Turkey.
The university has grown a lot, especially in areas like Engineering, Medicine, and Dentistry. These subjects are taught in Turkish and English. The Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences teaches in five languages. This makes Marmara University unique in Turkey.
The university is very good in Medicine, Law, and Fine Arts. It helps students learn to think for themselves. It also teaches them to be part of a democratic society.
Marmara University has 2,839 teachers and researchers. It also has 1,354 people who help with running the university.
There are 57,000 students at Marmara University. About 44,661 are studying for their first degree. Another 7,406 are studying for advanced degrees. Around 1,354 students come from 73 different countries. More than half of the students (54%) are girls.
University Departments
Marmara University has many different departments, called faculties. Each faculty focuses on a different area of study. Here are some of them:
- Atatürk Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Arts and Sciences
- Faculty of Fine Arts
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
- Faculty of Theology
- Faculty of Communication
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Technology
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Health Education
Advanced Study Programs
After getting a first degree, students can go to graduate schools. These schools offer even more specialized learning.
- Institute for Graduate Studies in Pure and Applied Sciences
- European Union Institute
- Institute of Banking and Insurance
- Institute of Educational Sciences
- Institute of Gastroenterology Science
- Institute of Fine Arts
- Institute of Neurological Sciences
- Institute of Medical Studies
- Institute of Social Sciences
- Institute of Turkic Studies/ Research
- Institute of Middle Eastern Studies
- Institute of Health Sciences
Specialized Schools
Marmara University also has vocational schools. These schools teach practical skills for specific jobs.
Four-year Programs
These programs usually take four years to complete.
- School of Banking and Insurance
- School of Physical Education and Sports
- School of Nursing
- İstanbul Zeynep Kamil Vocational School of Health Services
- School of Foreign Languages
Two-year Programs
These programs are shorter, usually taking two years.
- Vocational School of Divinity
- Vocational School of Health Related Professions
- Vocational School of Social Studies
- Vocational School of Technical Studies
Working with Other Countries
Marmara University is a modern university that works with schools around the world. It takes part in many international events. These include science meetings, cultural activities, art shows, and sports.
Marmara University is a member of the European University Association (EUA). This means it connects with other universities in Europe. Some of its engineering and technical education programs are also approved by ABET. ABET is a group that checks the quality of college programs.
The university also works with EQUIS. This is an international group that checks how well business and management programs are taught. The Institute of Social Sciences is also part of EFMD. This is a European group for management development.
Students and teachers at Marmara University can join exchange programs. These programs let them study or teach in other countries. Many students have gone to European universities through programs like Erasmus/Socrates.
For example, the Political Science and International Relations Department has agreements with universities in Poland, Sweden, and Germany. The Law Faculty works with universities in Germany, Greece, and France.
The university has an International Office and a student group called ESN Marmara. They help foreign students feel at home. Every year, students organize an 'International Week'. This event celebrates the different cultures at Marmara University.
Erasmus Program Success
Between 2003 and 2010, Marmara University sent 1,097 students abroad. These students studied for 1-2 terms in 230 partner universities. These universities were in 22 different European countries. Most students (95%) went for regular study programs. The rest (5%) went for internships.
The university and the European Commission helped these students with money. Marmara University is one of the top choices for foreign students coming to Turkey. This is for exchange programs.
Since 2006, Marmara University has offered free Turkish language courses for foreign students. Because of this program, the university won the European Language Label award. This award comes from the European Commission.
University Rankings
| University rankings | |
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| ARWU World | 901-1000 |
| CWTS World | 851 |
| RUR World | 648 |
| THE World | 801-1000 |
| USNWR Global | 875 |
In 2018, Times Higher Education ranked Marmara University among the top 801-1000 universities worldwide.
Famous People Who Studied Here
Many well-known people have studied at Marmara University. Here are some of them:
- Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the current Turkish President.
- Aydın Doğan, a Turkish businessman.
- Nihat Ergün, a Turkish minister.
- Kemal Sunal, a famous Turkish actor.
- Ismail Acar, a Turkish artist.
- Betül Kaçar, a Turkish astrobiologist.
- Nazlı Tolga, a Turkish journalist.
- Nesrin Nas, a Turkish academic and politician.
- Ali Kurumahmut, a former member of the Turkish Council of State.
- Sevil Sabancı, a Turkish businesswoman.
- Setenay Özbek, a Turkish writer and artist.
- Mustafa Sarıgül, a former mayor of Şişli in Istanbul.
- Hakan Utangaç, a musician.
- Şebnem Paker, a Turkish guitarist and singer.
- Yıldo, a showman and former football player.
- Prof. Dr. Edibe Sözen, a teacher and politician.
- Bengü, a musician.
- Kıraç, a musician.
- Aysel Özakın, a Turkish-British writer.
- Kaan Urgancıoğlu, a Turkish actor.
- Hussein Mwinyi, the 8th President of Zanzibar.
University Campuses
Marmara University has 12 campuses spread across the city of Istanbul. One of these campuses is a hospital.
- Göztepe Campus (This is the main campus)
- Haydarpaşa Campus
- Anadolu Hisarı Campus
- Acıbadem Campus
- Nişantaşı Campus
- Bağlarbaşı Campus
- Bahçelievler Campus
- Kartal Campus
- Beyazıt Campus
- Tarabya Campus
- Marmara University Hospital
- Sultanahmet Campus
The university also has its own TV and radio stations:
- Marmara University TV
- Radio Marmara
Sports and Fun Activities
Marmara University offers many sports and fun activities for students and staff. You can play basketball, volleyball, chess, and table tennis. There are also classes for dancing, fitness, and even mountaineering.
At the Göztepe Campus, there is a large sports hall. It can hold 850 people and can be made bigger for 2000 people. There are also smaller halls, classrooms, a fitness center, and a billiards room. Outside, you can find courts for tennis, volleyball, and basketball.
Students are encouraged to join school teams. They can play volleyball, basketball, and soccer. There are also tournaments for chess and table tennis.
The Anadoluhisarı Campus has a sports hall and areas for indoor and outdoor sports. You can play tennis, volleyball, and football. There are also places for gymnastics, fitness, and wrestling. This campus even has an indoor Olympic swimming pool, a mini golf course, and a place for boats.
See also
In Spanish: Universidad del Mármara para niños
- List of universities in Turkey
