Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University (BŞEÜ)

Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University (BŞEÜ), is a public university established by Law No. 5662 published in the Official Gazette No. 26536 on 29 May 2007. The institution carries out higher education activities in Bilecik province, located in Türkiye’s Marmara Region, through its central and district campuses.

At the time of its establishment, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the Faculty of Engineering, the Institute of Social Sciences and the Institute of Natural Sciences were placed under the rectorate. During the same period, the Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences from Dumlupınar University, along with the vocational schools in Osmaneli, Pazaryeri, Gölpazarı and Söğüt; the School of Health and the School of Health Services from Osmangazi University; and the vocational school and Bozüyük Vocational School from Anadolu University were transferred to the new university.

The institution, originally named “Bilecik University,” was renamed “Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University” by Law No. 6287 published in the Official Gazette on 27 April 2012. The rectorship was held during this period by Prof. Dr. İbrahim Taş and Prof. Dr. Şükrü Beydemir. On 25 May 2024, by Decision No. 2024/144, Prof. Dr. Zafer Asım Kaplancıklı was appointed as rector.

The university provides services through its Central Campus, located approximately 5–6 kilometres from the city centre of Bilecik, and its district campuses. Access to the Central Campus is provided by private vehicles, public transportation, taxis and dolmuş routes connected to the High-Speed Train (YHT) station. The campus features a 1522-metre-long bicycle path. The campus is 30 minutes away from Bursa Yenişehir Airport.^【1】

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Faculties

• Faculty of Dentistry
• Faculty of Science
• Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
• Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences
• Faculty of Theology
• Faculty of Human and Social Sciences
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Medicine
• Faculty of Applied Sciences
• Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences

Institutes

• Graduate School of Education

Colleges

• College of Foreign Languages

Vocational Schools

• Bozüyük Vocational School
• Gölpazarı Vocational School
• Vocational School (Central)
• Osmaneli Vocational School
• Pazaryeri Vocational School
• School of Health Services
• Söğüt Vocational School

A total of 20,758 students are enrolled at Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University. ^【2】 Students are placed in programs based on results of central examinations conducted by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM).

Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University offers undergraduate and associate degree programs across various disciplines through its faculties and vocational schools.

Undergraduate education is conducted by the university’s faculties and colleges.

Within the Faculty of Engineering, departments include Computer Engineering, Electrical-Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Metallurgy and Materials Engineering. The Faculty of Science offers programs in Statistics and Computer Science (including quota for citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus), Mathematics and Molecular Biology and Genetics.

Undergraduate education in the health field is provided by the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Dentistry, as well as departments within the Faculty of Health Sciences: Child Development, Nursing, Health Administration and Social Work. The Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences offers programs in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Political Science and Public Administration, and Management Information Systems.

The Faculty of Human and Social Sciences includes departments in Geography, History and Turkish Language and Literature. The Faculty of Fine Arts and Design includes departments in Industrial Design and Interior Architecture and Environmental Design.

The Faculty of Applied Sciences covers programs in Finance and Banking, Accounting and Financial Management, Tourism Management and Tourism Guiding. The Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences offers programs in Biosystems Engineering and Agricultural Engineering (including quota for citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus). In the field of religious higher education, the Faculty of Theology offers programs in Theology and Theology (M.T.O.K.); the Faculty of Islamic Sciences offers programs in Islamic Sciences and Islamic Sciences (M.T.O.K.).

Associate degree programs are delivered through vocational schools located in the central campus and districts. The Vocational School (Central), which hosts intensive technical programs, offers the following: Culinary Arts, Computer Programming, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Environmental Protection and Control, Electricity, Electricity Generation Transmission and Distribution, Electronic Communication Technology, Electronics Technology, Food Quality Control and Analysis, Food Technology, Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology (including quota for citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus), Interior Design, Construction Technology, Chemical Technology, Control and Automation Technology, Machinery, Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Automotive Technology, Landscape and Ornamental Plant Cultivation, and Quality Control in Production.

The School of Health Services provides training in Operating Room Services, Child Development, Dialysis, Pharmacy Services, First Aid and Emergency Care, Opticianry, Medical Documentation and Secretarial Work, and Medical Laboratory Techniques.

Vocational schools in the districts offer programs tailored to regional needs. Osmaneli Vocational School includes programs in Culinary Arts, Foreign Trade, Electricity, Home Care for Patients, Occupational Health and Safety, Machinery, Accounting and Tax Applications, Health Institution Management, Medical Documentation and Secretarial Work, and Tourism and Hotel Management. Söğüt Vocational School offers programs in Culinary Arts, Printing and Publishing Technologies, Computer Programming, Office Management and Executive Assistance, Public Relations and Promotion, Interior Design, Court Office Services, Fashion Design and Social Security.

Pazaryeri Vocational School offers programs in Banking and Insurance, Computer Programming, Industrial Product Design, Internet and Network Technologies, Medical Promotion and Marketing, and Web Design and Coding. Bozüyük Vocational School includes departments in Banking and Insurance, Foreign Trade, Graphic Design, Accounting and Tax Applications, and Advertising. Gölpazarı Vocational School offers programs in Banking and Insurance, Office Management and Executive Assistance, Social Services and Local Governance.

The university’s international relations are managed by the Office of International Relations. The institution facilitates student and staff exchanges through the European Union-funded Erasmus+ Program. Additionally, it implements the national Farabi Exchange Program and the international Mevlana Exchange Program. The university has signed cooperation protocols with international higher education institutions such as Management & Science University in Malaysia to promote student and faculty mobility and joint research projects.^【3】

Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2024): The university was accepted into the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, placing in the 1501+ band in the overall assessment and 36th in Türkiye’s national ranking.^【4】

THE Impact Rankings (2025): In the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, the university placed in the 1501+ band overall. In Türkiye’s national ranking, it achieved 6th place in the “Good Health and Well-being” category, 7th in the “Responsible Consumption and Production” category, and 8th in the “Affordable and Clean Energy” category.^【5】

THE Awards Asia (2024): As part of THE Awards Asia 2024 organized by the London-based ranking body, the university was named a finalist in the “Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership” category among 600 universities for its industrial sustainability initiatives.^【6】

Disability-Free University Awards (2020): In the Disability-Free University Awards organized by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), the university won eight awards in the “Accessibility in Space” (Orange Flag) category, placing second among 116 institutions evaluated. The rectorate, the library and numerous faculty and vocational school buildings are Orange Flag holders.^【7】

Academic Excellence Award: University Rector Prof. Dr. Zafer Asım Kaplancıklı was awarded the “Academic Excellence” award at the Academic Performance Awards Ceremony hosted by Anadolu University, in recognition of his scientific work and academic productivity.^【8】

The Central Campus features a football field and athletics track with a capacity of 3,316 spectators, a 288-seat indoor sports hall, a 402-seat indoor arena, tennis courts and a squash court. Annual Spring Sports Competitions and Science and Culture Festivals are held. The Prof. Dr. Azmi Özcan Library houses over six million printed and electronic resources and provides 24/7 access to study rooms and automated loan and return systems. Student housing needs are met by dormitories operated by the Credit and Hostels Institution (KYK) and private dormitories. The campus includes a Family Health Center and psychological counseling services. Student clubs, coordinated by the Directorate of Health Culture and Sports, carry out social, cultural and professional activities.^【9】