Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University is a state university in Adana, Turkey.
Key facts about Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University
- Location: Adana, Turkey.
- Language of instruction: the programs we list here are taught in English. Each program in the table below shows its language.
- Admission: state universities usually admit international students through their own quotas, based on exam scores such as YÖS or SAT and high school results. Requirements and deadlines vary by university.
- Tuition and deposits: see current fees for every program in the table below, or compare them with other universities in our program search.
About Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University
Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University (ATÜ) is a state university founded in 2011 in Adana, in southern Turkey. It is a public university under YÖK, the Council of Higher Education. The university focuses on research and education in engineering and the natural sciences, and it teaches in both English and Turkish.
Its main campus is in the Balcalı neighbourhood of the Sarıçam district. Academic units include faculties of engineering, aeronautics and astronautics, architecture and design, business and management, political sciences, tourism, and humanities and social sciences, as well as graduate institutes and a School of Foreign Languages (YADYO).
Popular programs for international students
Engineering is the main focus at ATÜ. Programs that international students often look at include:
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Architecture
- Business Administration
Some programs are taught fully in English, some partly in English and some in Turkish. An advisor can confirm the language of each program. You can compare programs on our program search page.
Campus and student life
ATÜ was founded in 2011, so it is a young university. Its campus and rectorate are in the Balcalı neighbourhood of Sarıçam. The university’s International Student Office runs the online application system, sends acceptance letters and handles the final registration of international students. The School of Foreign Languages runs the English exemption exam and the English preparatory program.
Frequently asked questions
Is Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University recognized?
Yes. It is a state university of Turkey under YÖK, the Council of Higher Education. Its degrees are official Turkish state university degrees.
Does ATÜ teach in English?
Yes, for some programs. Programs taught fully or partly in English require an English score such as TOEFL iBT 84, PTE Academic 71, or a pass (70) in the university’s own YADYO exam. Students taught in Turkish need Turkish at C1 level by the end of the first year.
How do I apply to ATÜ?
ATÜ admits international students through its own quotas, which are set each year, and its online application system. In its 2022–2023 guide it accepted scores such as SAT (at least 1000), ACT, IB, Abitur and A-levels, and each applicant could choose only one program. Choose a program in the table on this page and press Apply, or request a free consultation. See also our guide to applying to Turkish universities.
Does ATÜ offer scholarships for international students?
The university’s international admissions pages do not describe a scholarship scheme of its own. Students can apply separately to the Türkiye Bursları government scholarship program. For living costs, see the cost of studying in Turkey.
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