Balıkesir University

Balıkesir University is one of Türkiye’s important public universities, shaped by the merger of educational institutions whose deep roots go back to the 1920s and officially founded in 1992. The university’s historical foundation rests on a strong educational tradition formed by the coming together of teacher training schools, colleges, and vocational education institutions.

With its modern campuses spread across different parts of the city, especially the Çağış Central Campus, the university offers students both theoretical and applied education opportunities together. Thanks to its extensive campus areas, social living opportunities, and advanced academic infrastructure, a dynamic university environment has been created that supports students’ well-rounded development.

With a strong academic structure especially in health sciences, engineering, education, and tourism, Balıkesir University offers its students the opportunity to gain professional experience through its hospitals, laboratories, and application centers. The strong ties it has built with the region’s industry, agriculture, and services sectors allow students to make early contact with the business world during their education.

In line with its internationalization vision, with student exchange programs, support services for international students, and campus life that encourages cultural diversity, Balıkesir University offers an education environment open to development and reliable for both national and international students.