Sinop University (SNÜ)

Sinop University (SNÜ), is a public university established by Law No. 5662 on 17 May 2007. The institution is located in the province of Sinop. It conducts educational, teaching and research activities through faculties, institutes, colleges, vocational colleges and application and research centers.

The official establishment of Sinop University dates to 2007. The institution was formed by the consolidation of several academic units initially established under 19 May University. It was formally established by a law published in the Official Gazette on 29 May 2007. Following its establishment, new academic units were added to expand the institution’s academic structure.

The main campus of the university is the 15 July Campus located in the center of Sinop. This campus houses administrative and some academic units as well as social facilities. In addition to the main campus, buildings belonging to vocational colleges and other academic units are located in various districts and in the center of Sinop.

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Sinop University has the following academic units conducting education and research in various disciplines:

• Boyabat Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Science and Letters
• Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
• Faculty of Theology
• Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Sport Sciences
• Faculty of Fisheries
• Faculty of Tourism

• Graduate School of Education

• College of Applied Sciences
• College of Foreign Languages

• Ayancık Vocational College
• Boyabat Vocational College
• Durağan Vocational College
• Gerze Vocational College
• Vocational College
• Health Services Vocational College
• Türkeli Vocational College

• Addiction Prevention Application and Research Center
• Scientific and Technological Research Application and Research Center
• Childhood Education Research and Application Center
• Natural Products Application and Research Center
• Energy Application and Research Center
• Women’s Studies Application and Research Center
• Mahmut Kefevi Islamic Sciences Application and Research Center
• Preschool Education Application and Research Center
• Underwater Archaeology Application and Research Center
• Fisheries Application and Research Center
• Continuous Education Application and Research Center
• Turkish States Friendly and Kinship Communities Application and Research Center
• Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Center
• International Relations Application and Research Center
• Distance Education Application and Research Center
• Elderly Welfare and Aging Studies Application and Research Center

Approximately 14,542 students are enrolled at Sinop University at the associate, undergraduate and graduate levels.^【1】 Student admissions are conducted through Turkey’s centralized examination systems (Higher Education Institutions Examination-YKS and other relevant exams). The student body includes students from various regions of Türkiye.

Sinop University offers a large number of academic programs at the associate and undergraduate levels. These programs are organized under faculties and vocational colleges.

Undergraduate education is offered as four-year (eight-semester) programs within faculties:

Boyabat Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences: includes the departments of Real Estate Development and Management, Health Management, Political Science and Public Administration, and International Trade and Business.

Faculty of Education: offers programs in Science Education, Primary Mathematics Education, English Language Teaching, Preschool Education, Special Education, Guidance and Psychological Counseling, Classroom Teaching, Social Studies Education, and Turkish Language Teaching.

Faculty of Science and Letters: houses the departments of Archaeology, Biology, Mathematics, Sociology, History, Turkish Language and Literature, and Data Science and Analytics.

Faculty of Engineering and Architecture: offers programs in Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Nuclear Energy Engineering (the latter includes a program for citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus).

Faculty of Health Sciences: consists of the departments of Child Development, Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Health and Safety, and Social Work.

Faculty of Tourism: offers undergraduate programs in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, Recreation Management and Tourism Guiding.

Other Faculties: The Faculty of Theology (Theology and Theology (M.T.O.K.) programs), Faculty of Sport Sciences (Sports Management), and Faculty of Fisheries (Fisheries Engineering) offer additional undergraduate programs.

Associate degree education is typically offered as two-year (four-semester) programs under the umbrella of Vocational Colleges (MYO):

Health Services Vocational College: offers programs in Anesthesiology, Environmental Health, Dialysis, Medical Documentation and Secretarial Services, Medical Laboratory Techniques, and Elderly Care.

Vocational College (Central): offers programs in Computer Programming, Big Data Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Accounting and Tax Applications, Nuclear Technology and Radiation Safety, Game Development and Programming, and Underwater Technology.

Gerze Vocational College: offers programs in Culinary Arts, Banking and Insurance, Printing and Publishing Technologies, Computer Programming (with distance learning option), Maritime and Port Management, Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Bus Driving, Radio and Television Programming, Health Information Systems Technology, Textile Technology, and Tourism and Hotel Management.

Ayancık Vocational College: offers programs in Child Development, Foreign Trade, Interior Design, Internet and Network Technologies, Control and Automation Technology, Logistics, and Forestry and Forest Products.

Boyabat Vocational College: offers programs in Geographic Information Systems, Real Estate Management, Cartography and Cadastre, Construction Technology, Occupational Health and Safety, Laboratory Technology, Architectural Restoration, and Civil Defense and Firefighting.

Durağan Vocational College: offers programs in Pharmacy Services and First Aid and Emergency Care.

Türkeli Vocational College: offers programs in Emergency and Disaster Management, Child Protection and Care Services, and Home-Based Patient Care.

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Sinop University participates in international student and staff mobility programs as part of its internationalization efforts. Key international activities include the Erasmus+ Exchange Program, which provides opportunities for students to study or complete internships at partner universities in Europe. The institution manages international exchange processes and develops academic collaborations through its International Relations Office and relevant units.

Sinop University provides opportunities to support students’ social and cultural development alongside their academic growth. Various events and workshops are organized through student clubs. Additionally, the campus student life center includes cafes, cinemas, sports facilities and club rooms where students can socialize and participate in cultural activities.

Sinop University has achieved various national and international successes in academic, scientific and sporting fields:

• Academic Performance Awards: During the Academic Performance Award Ceremony held on the occasion of the university’s 17th anniversary, awards were presented to academics who contributed to national and international recognition. Seven categories of awards were given:

Article Award, Patent/Useful Model Award, Project Award, TÜBA/TÜBİTAK/YÖK Award, Most Influential Scientist Award, Integrated Academic Performance Award, Academic Incentive Award.^【2】

• TÜBA and TÜBİTAK Science Awards: At the 100th Anniversary TÜBA and TÜBİTAK Science Awards Ceremony held under the auspices of the Presidency, academic staff members Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cenk Demir and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Süleyman Tekir were awarded in the “Scientific Monographs” category.^【3】
• Web of Science Publication Success: According to 2021 Web of Science data, Sinop University ranked first in the Black Sea Region in eight categories for high-quality scientific publication activity. It achieved the top position in the region in citation impact indicators such as Citation Impact, Average Percentile and JNCI. Additionally, based on its scientific publications between 2017 and 2021, it achieved performance above the Türkiye and global averages in CNCI and JNCI citation impact scores.^【4】
• URAP World Ranking: In the world university ranking published by URAP (University Ranking by Academic Performance), affiliated with Middle East Technical University’s Institute of Information Technology, Sinop University rose 168 places in the 2018–2019 academic year and entered the top 2500 universities globally.^【5】
• Times Higher Education (THE) World Ranking: In the 2026 THE World University Rankings, Sinop University entered the 1501+ band in its first application. It ranked among the top institutions in Türkiye in the research quality category.^【6】
• Disability-Free University Awards (YÖK): Under the “2021 Disability-Free University Awards” organized by the Council of Higher Education, the Faculty of Theology, Vocational College and Central Library received the Orange Flag award in the “Physical Accessibility” category.^【7】
• Gastronomy Achievement: In the second stage of the 5th Lakerda Festival’s New Generation Lakerda Competition, a student from the Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Department of the Faculty of Tourism won the first prize.^【8】