Ege University or Aegean University () is a

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. It was founded in 1955 with the faculties of Medicine and Agriculture. It is the first university to start courses in

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and the fourth oldest university in Turkey.

History

Ege University was one of the largest universities in Turkey, with 19 faculties, 9 junior colleges, and 8 institutes, until part of it was separated to establish

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in 1982. Following this division, Ege University retained 7 faculties, 3 junior colleges, and approximately 9,000 students. Today, the university has grown to include 15 faculties, 6 junior colleges, 10 vocational training schools, 9 institutes, and 36 research centers.

Campus

Dormitory facilities on the campus are managed by the General Directorate of Students' Credits and Dormitories, accommodating approximately 6,000 students. In addition to the rectorate and the main campus in

Bornova Bornova is a municipality and Districts of Turkey, district of İzmir Province, Turkey. Its area is 220 km2, and its population is 454,470 (2022). It is the third largest district in İzmir's metropolitan area and is almost fully urbanized at ...

, Ege University operates vocational training schools in

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, and

Ödemiş Ödemiş () is a municipality and district of İzmir Province, Turkey. Its area is 1,019 km2, and its population is 132,740 (2022). It is located 113 km southeast of the city of İzmir. About 4 km north of Ödemiş town are the ru ...

, as well as the Atatürk Cultural Center in Konak. Applied education centers are located in Urla,

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, and

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. The university also maintains an

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in Kurudağ. Through these facilities, Ege University provides services in education, science, health, and social and cultural development to both students and the public. To further enhance these offerings, a West Campus was established in

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Ege University
(Official Website)

Ege University Science and Technology Centre and Technology Transfer Office (EBILTEM-TTO)

EGE Teknopark

Ege University Campus Map
{{Authority control Florence Network 1955 establishments in Turkey Universities and colleges established in 1955

History

Campus

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