Bartın University (BARÜ)

Bartın University (BARÜ), is a public university established in 2008. The first faculty in the city was the Bartın Faculty of Forestry, established on 11.07.1992 under Law No. 3837 as a unit affiliated with Zonguldak Karaelmas University. The Bartın Faculty of Forestry, located at the Ağdacı Campus, began academic instruction in the 1993–1994 academic year. Subsequently, the Bartın Vocational School of Higher Education, the Vocational School of Health Services, and the Vocational School of Physical Education and Sports were incorporated into the university structure.

In 2008, Bartın University became an independent institution as part of the nationwide initiative to establish city universities. At its founding, it inherited four academic units from Zonguldak Karaelmas University and also included the Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences, the Faculty of Engineering, the Institute of Social Sciences, and the Institute of Natural Sciences. Initially, the university commenced educational activities with three faculties, two institutes, two vocational schools, and one school.

In the years following its establishment, the university expanded its academic structure. The Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Letters were established in 2010, the Faculty of Science in 2011, the Institute of Educational Sciences and the Faculty of Islamic Sciences in 2012, the Ulus Vocational School in 2017, the School of Foreign Languages and the Faculty of Health Sciences in 2018, and the Faculty of Sports Sciences in 2019. By Presidential Decree dated 25 June 2019, the name of the Faculty of Engineering was changed to the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Design. By Presidential Decree dated 15 June 2020, all institutes were unified under a single umbrella as the Graduate School of Education. Additionally, by Presidential Decree dated 15 May 2025, the Faculty of Islamic Sciences was renamed the Faculty of Theology.

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Bartın University conducts its educational and research activities at two main campuses: Ağdacı and Kutlubey. The Kutlubey Campus covers an area of 1,171,032.22 square meters. ^【1】 In addition to these main campuses, there are also campuses for vocational schools in the districts of Ulus and Kurucaşile.

• Bartın Faculty of Forestry
• Faculty of Letters
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Science
• Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences
• Faculty of Theology
• Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Design
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Sports Sciences

• Vocational School of Physical Education and Sports
• School of Foreign Languages

• Bartın Vocational School
• Bartın Vocational School of Health Services

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The total number of students at Bartın University is 17,610.^【2】 Student admissions are conducted based on the results of the national centralized higher education entrance examination (Higher Education Institutions Examination – YKS). In addition to undergraduate, associate degree and graduate students, international students also receive education at the university.

Bartın University offers a wide range of undergraduate and associate degree programs through its faculties and vocational schools.

The Faculty of Letters offers programs in Arabic Translation and Interpreting (Arabic), English Translation and Interpreting, Information and Documentation Management, Contemporary Turkic Dialects and Literatures, Philosophy, Psychology, Art History, Sociology, History and Turkish Language and Literature.

The Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Design includes technical engineering disciplines such as Computer Engineering, Electrical-Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, as well as the Landscape Architecture program.

The Faculty of Education offers programs in English Language Teaching (English), Guidance and Psychological Counseling, Special Education Teaching, as well as Science Education, Primary Mathematics Education, Preschool Education, Class Teaching (including citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus), Social Studies and Turkish Language Teaching.

The Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences provides education in administrative and commercial fields through its departments of Economics, Business Administration, Political Science and Public Administration, International Trade and Logistics, and Management Information Systems.

The Faculty of Science offers science-oriented programs such as Computer Technology and Information Systems, Biotechnology, Mathematics and Molecular Biology and Genetics, while the Faculty of Sports Sciences offers programs in Physical Education and Sports Teaching, Recreation and Sports Management.

The Faculty of Health Sciences offers programs in Midwifery, Nursing and Social Work.

The Faculty of Theology includes the programs of Theology and Theology (M.T.O.K.).

Finally, the Bartın Faculty of Forestry is distinguished by its programs in Forest Industry Engineering and Forestry Engineering.

The Bartın Vocational School offers numerous technical and social programs including Computer Programming, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, Graphic Design, Business Administration, Accounting and Tax Applications. At the Kurucaşile campus, it also provides maritime and tourism-oriented programs such as Maritime and Port Management, Shipbuilding, Marina and Yacht Management, and Tourism and Travel Services.

The Bartın Vocational School of Health Services offers programs aligned with healthcare sector needs, including Child Development, First Aid and Emergency Care, Physiotherapy and Opticianry, as well as important programs such as Care and Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities, Home Patient Care, Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services, and Elderly Care.

The Ulus Vocational School provides services through programs in Smart Infrastructure Technology, Office Management and Executive Assistance, Garment Production Technology, Forestry and Forest Products, and Land Registry and Cadastre.

The university supports international student and staff mobility. It has exchange agreements with institutions in Europe under the Erasmus+ program. Additionally, the Mevlana Exchange Program and the Farabi Exchange Program, which facilitates exchanges among domestic universities, are actively implemented.^【3】

Bartın University has received awards in the fields of research and accessibility.

• Times Higher Education (THE) 2025 World University Rankings: Ranked 455th globally and 2nd nationally in the “Research Quality” category. In the overall ranking, it is placed in the 1001–1200 band.^【4】

• YÖK Outstanding Achievement Awards: At the 2024–2025 Academic Year Inauguration Ceremony, the project titled “Smart Electronic Fence,” developed under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ersin Alaybeyoğlu from the Department of Electrical-Electronics Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Design, was awarded the “Contribution to Local Development” award in the institutional category. This project aims to achieve sustainability by meeting energy needs through solar power. The university has also gained specialization status under YÖK’s Mission Differentiation and Specialization Project Focused on Regional Development in the field of “Smart Logistics and Integrated Regional Applications.”^【5】

• Disability-Free Universities Awards (YÖK): In 2023, the university received a total of 16 flag awards, placing it 4th in Turkey. With these awards, the total number of “Disability-Free University Flags” held by the university has risen to 40. The awards were granted in the following categories:^【6】

Accessibility in Socio-Cultural Activities (Blue Flag): Faculty of Theology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bartın Vocational School, Bartın Vocational School of Health Services, Ulus Vocational School and the Unit for Students with Disabilities Coordination Office.

• TEKNOFEST Achievements: The international student team pencipta.art secured third place in the TEKNOFEST 2025 “Creativity in Social Super Application” category with their multifunctional “UI/UX Design Super Application.”^【7】

• Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Samet Çelik from the Department of Psychology at the Faculty of Letters received the second-place award in the “Social and Human Sciences” category of the TÜBA-TEKNOFEST Doctoral Science Awards.^【8】

• The BioHydroBattery team, comprising graduate students from the Graduate School of Education, won second place in the Idea Category of the TEKNOFEST 2023 Biotechnology Innovation Competition with their “BioHydroBattery” project. The project aims to produce hydrogen from animal waste and generate high energy.^【9】

• Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Competitions: Two projects by students from the Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences received honorable mentions in the “Accessible and Connected Turkey 2053 University R&D Idea Competition” organized by UDHAM. The projects aim to convert kinetic energy from road traffic into electricity and reduce electrical energy consumption through energy generation from mechanical pressure in railway systems.^【10】

• Academic Performance Awards: The university presents Academic Performance Awards in Diamond, Gold, Silver and Bronze categories to support academic staff in scientific publications, project leadership and patent registration. Additionally, certificates of achievement have been presented to academics listed in the World’s Most Influential Scientists ranking.^【11】

In addition to supporting students’ academic development, the university encourages participation in social and cultural activities. Campuses feature libraries, study halls and sports facilities. Numerous student clubs operate within the university and organize various events, conferences and exhibitions through these clubs. Bartın’s geographical structure also provides opportunities for students to engage in nature sports and excursions.