Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University (ALKÜ)

Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University is a public university established in 2015. The institution is located in the Mediterranean Region of Türkiye, in the district of Alanya, within the province of Antalya. It conducts its educational, teaching and research activities across multiple campuses.

The university was established in accordance with Law No. 6640, which was adopted by the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye on March 31, 2015 and published in the Official Gazette on April 23, 2015. This law established the university through the addition of "Additional Article 161" to the Law on the Organization of Higher Education Institutions.

Its founding purpose was to meet the higher education needs of the region and contribute to academic development. Following its establishment, the university incorporated existing academic units and expanded its academic structure by opening new faculties, institutes and vocational schools. The university is named after I. Alaaddin Keykubad, the ruler of the Anatolian Seljuk State who gave the region its name Alaiye.

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The academic and administrative units of Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University operate across multiple campuses in and around the district of Alanya.

The main and central campus of the university is located in the Kestel neighborhood of Alanya. This campus houses the Rectorate building, directorates of administrative units (Information Processing, Library and Documentation, Student Affairs, Health, Culture and Sports Directorates, etc.), numerous faculties, institutes, classrooms and the central library. Additionally, the university’s first public performance-based solar energy plant (SEP) project was implemented on this campus.

Some vocational schools and academic units of the university are located in various parts of Alanya and neighboring districts. These include Akseki Vocational School, Gazipaşa Mustafa Rahmi Büyükballı Vocational School, Alanya Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vocational Schools and Health Services Vocational School.

The university comprises ten faculties, one institute, five vocational schools and one school.

• Faculty of Dentistry
• Faculty of Education
• Gazipaşa Faculty of Aviation and Space Sciences
• Faculty of Economic, Administrative and Social Sciences
• Rafet Kayış Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
• Faculty of Sports Sciences
• Faculty of Medicine
• Faculty of Tourism

• Graduate School of Education

• School of Foreign Languages

• Akseki Vocational School
• Alanya Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vocational School
• Alanya Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tourism Vocational School
• Gazipaşa Mustafa Rahmi Büyükballı Vocational School
• Health Services Vocational School

There are 15,855 students enrolled at the university. ^【1】 Students are admitted to undergraduate and associate degree programs based on results of the Higher Education Institutions Examination (YKS), organized by the Measurement, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM). Admission to graduate programs (master’s and doctoral) is conducted by the Graduate School of Education according to academic performance criteria and examination requirements (such as ALES, foreign language scores and interviews). The student body includes individuals from diverse geographic regions.

Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University offers various undergraduate and associate degree programs through its faculties and vocational schools.

Undergraduate programs at ALKÜ are offered under the umbrella of various faculties. Health-related programs include the Dentistry program within the Faculty of Dentistry and the Medicine program within the Faculty of Medicine. Additionally, the Faculty of Health Sciences offers undergraduate programs in Nutrition and Dietetics, Child Development, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, and Nursing.

In the field of Engineering and Technology, the Rafet Kayış Faculty of Engineering offers a wide range of engineering programs including Computer Engineering (English), Biosystems Engineering, Electrical-Electronics Engineering (English), Industrial Engineering, Genetics and Biomedical Engineering (English and TRNC Nationality), Food Engineering (English), Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering (English).

The Faculty of Economic, Administrative and Social Sciences offers programs in Economics, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Finance and International Trade.

The Faculty of Education offers programs in Science Teaching, Primary Mathematics Teaching, English Teaching, Preschool Teaching, Guidance and Psychological Counseling, Class Teaching (including a program for TRNC nationals) and Turkish Language Teaching.

Other undergraduate programs include Gastronomy and Culinary Arts and Tourism Management in the Faculty of Tourism, Architecture in the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, and Aviation Management in the Gazipaşa Faculty of Aviation and Space Sciences.

Associate degree programs at ALKÜ are delivered through various district- and specialization-focused Vocational Schools (MYOs).

The Health Services Vocational School offers health-focused programs including Child Development, Physiotherapy, First Aid and Emergency Care, and Medical Laboratory Techniques.

The Alanya Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vocational School offers programs in Banking and Insurance, Computer Programming, Electricity, Real Estate Management, Interior Design, Heating and Cooling Technology, Accounting and Tax Applications, and Social Services. The Alanya Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tourism Vocational School offers programs in Culinary Arts, Tourism Animation, and Tourism and Hotel Management.

The Akseki Vocational School offers programs in Computer Programming, Office Management and Executive Assistance, Electricity, Architectural Restoration, Accounting and Tax Applications, Forestry and Forest Products, Civil Defense and Firefighting, and Land Registry and Cadastre.

Finally, the Gazipaşa Mustafa Rahmi Büyükballı Vocational School offers programs in Culinary Arts, Business Management, Civil Aviation Operations, Civil Aviation Cabin Services, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, and Tourism and Hotel Management.

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The university provides opportunities for international experience through exchange programs. It implements various international exchange programs, primarily the Erasmus+ program, and has established cooperation agreements with international institutions.

The university has received various awards and rankings in the fields of academic, scientific, artistic, athletic and social responsibility.

• TEKNOFEST İSİF’25 (10th Istanbul International Patent Fair) Gold Award: Ayberk Kafadar, a thesis-based master’s student in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, won the Gold Award for his research on nanomaterial-based systems. The developed systems aim to enhance target hit rates and provide electronic support for weapon-mounted systems in the defense industry. The project has been moved to the commercialization phase by AYYILDIZ Defense R&D company established at Alanya TEKMER.^【2】

• TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland Unmanned Maritime Vehicle Competition “Best Design” Award: ALKÜ’s Zeronetech Team received this award for their autonomous unmanned maritime vehicle “Kılıç & Arslan”. Developed through interdisciplinary collaboration, the vehicle distinguished itself with autonomous movement and mission completion capabilities in surface operations. The team also achieved 4th place in Turkey in the same competition.^【3】

• 10th Productivity Project Awards – Public Sector Category – 3rd Place in Turkey: The Kestel Campus Solar Energy Plant (SEP) project won an award in a competition organized by the Ministry of Industry and Technology. This project holds the distinction of being Türkiye’s first public performance-based university SEP project. The project aims to eliminate energy costs and prevent annual carbon emissions of 1,207 tons, achieving an economic gain of 9,537,515.63 TL. With this success, ALKÜ became the only university to receive the award.^【4】

• Success in GreenMetric Ranking: The SEP project elevated ALKÜ to second place among young universities in the GreenMetric ranking.^【5】

• Higher Education Council (YÖK) “Orange Flag” Award: ALKÜ’s Faculty of Education was awarded the Accessibility and Inclusion Orange Flag for its physical adaptations and social integration initiatives aimed at ensuring full participation of persons with disabilities in education and campus life.^【6】

Various sports, cultural and social facilities are available on and around the campuses for students. The university organizes activities in team sports (football, volleyball, basketball) and individual sports (table tennis, fitness, chess) to support students’ physical and social development. Throughout the year, events such as spring festivals, graduation ceremonies, career days, lectures and artistic activities are held.