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Avrasya University

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Avrasya University
Avrasya Üniversitesi
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TypePrivate university
EstablishedNovember 25, 2010
FounderMaçka İmar, Eğitim, Kültür ve Sosyal Hizmet Vakfı
Vice-ChancellorProf. Dr. Yavuz Özoran
Prof. Dr. Aytap Sezer
RectorProf. Dr. Gülay Yeginoğlu
Students5,077 (2021–22)
Undergraduates2,488 (2021–22)
Postgraduates245 (2021–22)
28 (2021–22)
Location
Trabzon
,
Turkey
Websiteavrasya.edu.tr
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Avrasya University (Turkish: Avrasya Üniversitesi) is a foundation (private) university located in Trabzon, Turkey. It was established on November 25, 2010, by the Maçka İmar, Eğitim, Kültür ve Sosyal Hizmet Vakfı (Maçka Urban Planning, Education, Culture and Social Services Foundation) and began academic activities in the 2011–2012 academic year.[1][2]

History

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The university was established following approval by the Turkish Grand National Assembly, gaining legal entity with the publication of the law in the Official Gazette on January 28, 2011.[3] Academic operations began with the Faculties of Engineering and Architecture, Economics and Administrative Sciences, Arts and Sciences, and the Vocational School. New faculties and graduate institutes were later added, with the three original graduate institutes merged as the Graduate Education Institute in 2020–2021.[2] In 2021, the Faculty of Communication was established.

Academic units

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Faculties

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  • Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
  • Faculty of Arts and Sciences
  • Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
  • Faculty of Health Sciences
  • Faculty of Communication

Schools

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  • School of Applied Sciences
  • School of Tourism and Hotel Management
  • Vocational School of Health Services
  • Vocational School

Institutes

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  • Graduate Education Institute

Campuses

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The university operates four campuses in Trabzon:

  • Pelitli Campus
  • Yomra Campus
  • Ömer Yıldız Campus
  • Kaşüstü Campus

References

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  1. ^ "University History" (in Turkish). Eurasia University. Archived from the original on 20 December 2014. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b "University Profile". Study in Turkey (Republic of Turkey). Retrieved 1 August 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "Official Gazette (No. 27829, 28 January 2011)" (in Turkish). Resmî Gazete. Archived from the original on 28 January 2011. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
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