Çankaya University facts for kids
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Çankaya Üniversitesi
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| Type | Private university (Foundation) |
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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 |
| Location |
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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 (Turkish: Çankaya Üniversitesi) is a private university in Ankara, Turkey. A private university is a school that gets its money from tuition fees and private donations, not mainly from the government. It was started on July 9, 1997, by the Sıtkı Alp Education Foundation. The university began teaching students in the fall of 1997. Sıtkı Alp is the main person in charge of the university's board. Most classes, learning, and research at Çankaya University are done in English.
In 2020, the Times Higher Education World University Rankings placed Çankaya University among the top 401–500 universities worldwide. It was also ranked 87th among universities in growing economies. This was the first time the university was the highest-ranked in Turkey. This included both government-funded and private universities.
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What Can You Study at Çankaya University?
Çankaya University has 5 main sections called faculties. These faculties offer 21 different study programs. There are also two institutes for advanced studies, with 17 master's degree programs and 6 Ph.D. programs. A master's degree is for students who want to study more after their first university degree. A Ph.D. is an even higher degree for deep research.
The university also has 2 vocational schools with 3 programs. These schools teach practical skills for specific jobs. There is also an English preparatory school. This school helps students improve their English before starting their main studies.
One school year has two semesters. Each semester lasts at least 14 weeks. All lessons are planned to fit into one semester.
History of Çankaya University
Çankaya University is a private university located in Çankaya, a district in Ankara, Turkey. Sıtkı Alp started the university. He turned his secondary school, Arı Koleji, into a place for higher education. The former president of Turkey, Süleyman Demirel, officially opened the university in 1997.
In 2011, a new campus called Turkuaz campus opened. Many departments and faculties moved to this new, bigger campus. The Turkuaz campus is very large, about 440,000 square meters. The Arkitera Architecture Center even gave an award to the new campus for its design.
Main Study Areas and Departments
Here are the main areas you can study at Çankaya University:
- Faculty of Architecture: This includes Architecture, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture, and Urban and Regional Planning.
- Faculty of Arts and Sciences: Here you can study English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Translation and Interpreting Studies (English), and Psychology.
- Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences: This faculty offers programs in Banking and Finance, Business Administration (Management), Economics, International Trade, and Political Science and International Relations.
- Faculty of Engineering: This is where you can study Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, and Software Engineering.
- Faculty of Law: This faculty focuses on legal studies.
- Vocational High School of Justice: This school trains students for jobs related to the justice system.
- Çankaya Vocational Training School: This school offers programs in Banking and Insurance, and International Trade.
- Preparatory School of English: This school helps students get ready for university by improving their English skills.
Advanced Study Institutes
The university has two institutes for students who want to do advanced studies (master's or doctorate degrees):
- Institute of Natural Sciences:
- Computer Engineering - Master's degree
- Electronics and Communication Engineering - Master and Doctorate degree
- Industrial Engineering - Master's degree
- Mechanical Engineering - Master and Doctorate degree
- Maths-computer - Master
- Information technologies - Master
- Interior architect - Master
- Institute of Social Sciences:
- Business administration (MBA) - Master and Doctorate degree
- Human resources management - Master
- International trade and finance - Master
- Public law - Master and Doctorate degree
- Private law - Master and Doctorate degree
- English literature and Cultural studies - Master and Doctorate degree
- Financial economics - Master
- Political sciences - Master
Research Centers
Çankaya University has several centers where students and teachers can do special research:
- Center for Entrepreneurship and Application of Innovation and Research: This center helps people with new business ideas.
- Center for Research and Application in Law: This center focuses on legal studies and research.
- Center for Research and Application in Women's Studies: This center studies topics related to women.
- Center for Research and Application in Atatürk's Principles and the Revolutionary History: This center researches the ideas of Atatürk and Turkey's history.
- Center for Continuing Education, Consultation and Application: This center offers ongoing learning and advice.
Çankaya University Sports Club
The Çankaya University Sports Club started in 1986. It was first known as Arı Spor. Later, its name changed to Çankaya University Sports Club. The sports club is still active today at the university's Balgat Campus.
University Connections
Çankaya University is part of the Caucasus University Association. This is a group of universities that work together.
See also
In Spanish: Universidad de Çankaya para niños
