Hasan Kalyoncu University
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Hasan Kalyoncu Üniversitesi | |
Former names | Gazikent University (2008–2012) |
|---|---|
| Type | Foundation university |
| Established | July 30, 2008[1] |
| Affiliation | Gaziantep Education and Service Foundation[2] |
| Rector | Prof. Dr. Türkay Dereli[3] |
| Students | 7,430 (2023)[4] |
| Undergraduates | 5,987 (2023) |
| Postgraduates | 1,322 (2023) |
| Address | Havalimanı Yolu Üzeri 8. km, Şahinbey, 27100 Gaziantep , Gaziantep , Turkey 37°00′29″N 37°26′10″E / 37.008099°N 37.436116°ECoordinates: 37°00′29″N 37°26′10″E / 37.008099°N 37.436116°E Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. |
| Campus | Main Campus (Şahinbey) |
| Language | Turkish, English |
| Colors | Burgundy, Navy, Turquoise |
| Website | www.hku.edu.tr |
Hasan Kalyoncu University (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) is a non-profit foundation university located in Gaziantep, Turkey. The university was established on July 30, 2008, originally as Gazikent University by the Gaziantep Education and Service Foundation, and was renamed to its current name in 2012.[1] HKU is recognized as the first foundation university in the Southeastern Anatolia Region of Turkey.[5]
As of 2023, the university has 7,430 students, including around 3,300 international students. The medium of instruction is Turkish and English.[6]
History
The university's origins trace back to the Gaziantep Education and Service Foundation, which was founded in 1980 under the leadership of Hasan Kalyoncu. The university started admitting students in the 2009–2010 academic year as Gazikent University, and changed its name to Hasan Kalyoncu University in 2012.[7]
Academic Structure
Faculties
- **Faculty of Education:** Guidance and Psychological Counseling, Preschool Teaching, Primary School Teaching, English Language Teaching, Special Education Teaching
- **Faculty of Fine Arts and Architecture:** Interior Architecture and Environmental Design, Architecture, Gastronomy and Culinary Arts
- **Faculty of Law**
- **Faculty of Communication:** Visual Communication Design, Radio, Television and Cinema
- **Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences:** Economics, Business Administration, Psychology, Political Science and International Relations, International Trade and Logistics
- **Faculty of Engineering:** Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Software Engineering
- **Faculty of Health Sciences:** Nutrition and Dietetics, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Nursing
Schools
- **Vocational School:** Law, Anesthesia, First and Emergency Aid, Dialysis, Banking and Insurance
- **School of Foreign Languages**
Institutes
- Institute of Graduate Studies (Master's and PhD programs)
Research and Application Centers
- Continuing Education Research and Application Center
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Center
- Zeugma Intercultural Dialogue Research Center
- Migration, Population, Education and Employment Problems Research Center
- Environment and Urban Studies Research Center
- Gifted Children Research Center
- Kalyoncu Middle East Research Center
- Women's and Family Research Center
Campus
The main campus of Hasan Kalyoncu University is located on the Gaziantep–Airport road, in the Şahinbey district, approximately 8 kilometers from the city center.[8]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Establishment Decision". Archived from the original on 30 July 2008. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
- ↑ "Founding Foundation". Retrieved 2 February 2025.
- ↑ "Rector". Retrieved 2 February 2025.
- ↑ "YÖK Statistics". Retrieved 2 February 2025.
- ↑ "Founding Foundation". Retrieved 2 February 2025.
- ↑ "YÖK Statistics". Retrieved 2 February 2025.
- ↑ "University History". Retrieved 2 February 2025.[dead link]
- ↑ "Transportation and Campus". Retrieved 2 February 2025.
External links
Category:Universities and colleges in Gaziantep Category:Private universities and colleges in Turkey Category:Universities and colleges established in 2008
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