Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi

Founded on 20th May 1955, Karadeniz Technical University (KTU) is the fourth oldest university in Turkey, and the first university established outside İstanbul and Ankara. Education began on 2 December 1963. The university has 12 faculties, 6 graduate schools, 1 school, and 8 vocational schools, with a strong academic staff and a large student body. It is designated as a Research University and holds YÖKAK 5-year full accreditation.