Atilim University

Atilim University is one of the most important and powerful private universities in Turkey. It has many recognitions and classifications from different institutions, which makes it an ideal choice for international students wishing to study in Turkey. In this article, we learn about the Turkish Atilim University, its most important features, its most prominent specializations, and how to register for it.

About Atilim University

• Atilim University was established in the capital, Ankara, by the Atilim Foundation on July 15, 1997, with the aim of providing high-quality education, and illuminating the future of the country.
• The university was established with the aim of providing education services at a high level and quality, in addition to conducting research and studies to develop the country. The university was able to obtain a prominent local and international status.
• The university offers higher education services through 40 programs in the fields of engineering, law, fine arts, design and architecture, health sciences, civil aviation, and others.

Atilim University ranking

Atilim University in Türkiye has received many rankings by different institutions such as: 

• Atilim University is ranked 4 among Turkish universities according to the Times Higher Education (THE) classification, prepared by the English university ranking organization (TES Global). 
• It's ranked 2 among Turkish universities in physical sciences research according to the Times Higher Education (THE) classification.
• 21st place in Türkiye, and 6th among private universities according to the Spanish research organization SCIMAGO. 
• 62nd among 300 universities from 50 countries in the world belonging to the BRICS groups and emerging economies. 
• 42nd among Turkish universities, and seventh among foundation universities in the classification of Turkish universities prepared by the URAP Foundation according to academic performance.
• 57th among Turkish universities, and 10th among foundation universities in the Webometrics classification prepared by the Spanish research organization Cybernetics Lap to measure the performance of universities on the Internet. 
• Among the top 250 universities in “Emerging Europe and Central Asia” according to the ranking prepared by QS on the basis of research, teaching and internationalization. 
• First place among the top 6 universities in the “Ranking of Entrepreneurial and Innovative Universities” prepared by the Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology of Türkiye.

Recognitions and Accreditations of Atilim University

• MÜDEK  for some engineering departments.
• Fedek  for some art departments.
• PEARSON  for some foreign language departments.
• MIAK accreditation for teaching programs in the College of Architecture, Fine Arts and Design.
• İLAD Accreditation is an organization that evaluates and accredits communication programs.
• STAR accreditation for Assessment and Accreditation of the Humanities, Social, and Management Sciences.
• TURAK accreditation is an institution for evaluating and accrediting tourism programs for higher education.

In addition to recognition of many Arab countries:

• Iraq
• Syria
• Palestine
• Jordan
• Saudi Arabia
• Yemen
• The UAE
• Somalia
• Sudan
• Egypt
• Libya

Vision of Atilim University

The future vision of Atilim University is to be one of the leading universities not only in Turkey but in the whole world and to be among the top 10 universities in Turkey and the top 500 universities in the world in the field of education and scientific research.

Mission Atilim University

Graduating a new generation of qualified students at the national and global levels by creating fields of high performance in the production and application of scientific knowledge while taking into account professional and ethical standards.

Core values of Atilim University

• Science
• Scientific research
• Global
• Professionalism
• Quality
• Accreditation
• Institutional affiliation
• Efficiency and productivity
• Creativity and innovation
• Respect for humans and the environment

Atilim University in numbers

• 10,000 students
• +540 academic
• +14800 graduates
• +180 lab
• +40 specializations
• +7 colleges

Atilim University location

Atilim University is located in the Turkish capital, Ankara, in the İncek region, specifically in the Kızılcaşar district.

Atilim University campus

It is located in the Kızılcaşar area, one of the Gulpaşa neighborhoods in the Turkish capital, Ankara, and is characterized by the following: 

• The large green area extending to more than 250 thousand square meters prepares students psychologically for study. 
• It contains 67 clubs and student societies to provide all the facilities and knowledge tools necessary for students. 
• It contains 5 large, high-quality cafeterias that serve up to 5,000 people.
• It contains one of the largest and most beautiful libraries in Ankara; It is the Qadiriyya Zaim Library, which has an area of approximately 8,000 square meters. 
• It contains an infrastructure with more than 150 research and training laboratories, designed specifically for scientific research and development purposes. 
• Providing health services to more than 7,000 students and employees by providing a health care team represented by a professional physician, two emergency medical technicians, and one service assistant.
• It contains football, tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, a swimming pool, and a gym.

Faculties and specializations of Atilim University

Atilim University offers a wide range of programs in various specializations for the student to choose from what suits his aspirations:

1. College of Business Administration

• Business Administration EN
• Business Administration TR
• Tourism Management EN
• Economics EN
• Economics TR
• International Trade and Logistics EN
• International Relations EN
• Public relations and advertising EN
• Political Science and Public Administration TR
• Finance TR

2. College of Civil Aviation

• Aviation Management EN
• Avionics EN
• Maintenance of airframe and engines EN
• Pilot Captain EN

3. College of Arts and Sciences

• Translation and interpretation EN
• Mathematics EN
• English Language and Literature EN
• Psychology EN

4. Faculty of Law

• Law TR

5. Faculty of Medicine

• Human Medicine EN

6. College of Civil Aviation

• Aviation Management EN
• Avionics EN

• Maintenance of airframe and engines EN
• Pilot Captain EN

7. College of Health Sciences

• Ear and hearing problems EN
• Nutrition and diet EN
• Nursing EN
• Physiotherapy and rehabilitation EN
• Child Development TR

8. College of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture

• Graphic Design TR
• Interior Architecture and Environmental Design TR
• Fashion and Textile Design TR
• Industrial Product Design TR
• Architecture Engineering TR

9. College of Engineering

• Industrial Engineering EN
• Chemical Engineering EN
• Civil Engineering EN
• Engineering Metallurgy and Materials EN
• Software Engineering EN
• Automotive Engineering EN
• Aerospace Engineering EN
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering EN
• Computer Engineering EN
• Mechatronics Engineering EN
• Mechanical Engineering EN
• Energy Systems Engineering EN
• Information Systems Engineering EN

Master's specializations at Atilim University

1. Higher Institute of Social Sciences

• Business Administration (Distance Learning) (Non-Thesis) TR
• Tourism Management (Thesis) TR
• Tourism Management (non-thesis) TR
• Health Management (Thesis) TR
• Health Management (non-thesis) TR
• Applied Economics (Thesis) TR
• Applied Economics (non-thesis) TR
• International Relations (Thesis) EN
• International Relations (non-thesis) EN
• Political Science and Public Administration (Thesis) TR
• Political Science and Public Administration (non-thesis) TR
• Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (Thesis) TR
• Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (non-thesis) TR
• Public Law (Thesis) TR
• Public Law (non-thesis) TR
• English Language and Literature (Thesis) EN
• English Language and Literature (non-thesis) EN
• Finance (Thesis) TR
• Finance (non-thesis) TR
• Translation Studies (Thesis) EN
• Translation Studies (non-thesis) EN
• Clinical Psychology (Thesis) 

2. Higher Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences

• Mathematics (Thesis) EN
• Mathematics (non-thesis) EN
• Applied Physics (Thesis) EN
• Applied Chemistry (Thesis) EN
• Industrial Engineering (Thesis) EN
• Industrial Engineering (non-thesis) EN
• Civil Engineering (Thesis) EN
• Civil Engineering (non-thesis) EN
• Software Engineering (Thesis) EN
• Software Engineering (non-thesis) EN
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Thesis) EN
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering (non-thesis) EN
• Computer Engineering (Thesis) EN
• Computer Engineering (non-thesis) EN
• Metallurgy and Materials Engineering (Thesis) EN
• Metallurgy and Materials Engineering (non-thesis) EN
• Mechatronics Engineering (Thesis) EN
• Mechatronics Engineering (non-thesis) EN
• Mechanical Engineering (Thesis) EN
• Information Systems Engineering (Thesis) EN
• Information Systems Engineering (non-thesis) EN

3. Higher Institute of Health Sciences

• Nursing
• Kinesiology
• Physical therapy and rehabilitation

PhD’s specializations at Atilim University

1. Higher Institute of Social Sciences

• Business Administration EN
• Business Administration TR
• Political Economy TR
• Political Science and Public Administration TR
• Private Law TR
• English Language and Literature EN

2. Higher Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences

• Mathematics EN
• Chemistry EN
• Modeling and design of engineering systems EN
• Software Engineering EN
• Architecture Engineering TR
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering EN
• Mechanical Engineering EN

Scientific research centers at Atilim University

• Academic Writing Consulting Center.
• Migration Studies Applications and Research Center.
• Center for Defense Technology Applications and Research.
• Center for Performance Measurement Applications and Research.
• Center for Research and Application of Women's Issues.
• Center for Healthy Living Application and Research.
• Center for Space Technologies Applications and Research.
• Turkish Historical Studies Application and Research Center.
• Metal forming center.

We will discuss 2 of these research center in detail which are :

1. The Undergraduate Research Projects Program (LAP)

It is one of the university’s most important programs as it aims to:

• Training creative student researchers and realizing their potential. 
• Granting scholarships of up to 1,000 TL per student, and 15,000 TL in total. 
• Implement projects within three subcategories including “basic research, experimental development, and innovative product.” 
• Sharing university research projects with companies inside and outside the university through exhibitions and presentations at the end of each academic year.

2. Metal Forming Center of Excellence (MFCE)

• It is considered one of the distinguished research centers at Atilim University in Türkiye. 
• It was established in 2010 with funding from the Turkish Ministry of Development and Atilim University. 
• It is considered one of the most advanced centers in Europe, and the first and only research center in Türkiye. 
• It aims to support the Turkish metal forming industry, develop manufacturing technologies, manufacture high value-added components, manufacture new and advanced materials, and explore energy-efficient manufacturing options.

Laboratories of Atilim University

• Automotive Research Laboratory.
• Computational Science and Engineering Laboratory.
• Laboratory of Optoelectronic Materials and Solar Energy.
• Biochemistry laboratory.
• Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cell Research Laboratory.
• Laboratory determination of antibacterial properties of materials.
• Training and research laboratory in social sciences.
• Building Acoustics Laboratory.
• Biocompatibility Research Laboratory of Biomaterials.

Atilim University student housing

There is student housing near Atilim University at reasonable fees. This housing provides many services, the most important of which are:

• Food
• Room cleaning
• Cleaning clothes
• Internet
• Sports centers
• TV
• Landline phones
• Health service
• And many other services and facilities.

It recommends private housing affiliated with the Ministry of National Education, the most prominent of which are:

1. Özel Emre Boys' Residence

Its address: Aziziye mah. Cinnah cad. Hello sok. No:4 Çankaya / Ankara

2. Özel Nazlı Girls’ Residence

Its address: Güvenevler, Yeşilyurt Sk. No:40, 06690 Çankaya/Ankara

Why study at Atilim University?

• The university provides many training centers, scientific research centers, laboratories and laboratories.
• The university provides students with opportunities to study abroad at a European university for a semester or year through the Erasmus student exchange program.
• It is one of the universities with the most local and international accreditations and recognition.
• The university includes an office for people with special needs, to take the necessary precautions and create a good and appropriate environment for them.

Required documents to apply to Atilim University

• The original passport and a copy of the passport (the original passport is examined and returned to the students). 
• 6 personal photos. 
• Translated High school certificate (baccalaureate - Tawjihi) into English or Turkish, and certified. 
• Original copy of internationally recognized English language proficiency certificates for candidates admitted to programs requiring English language proficiency (must be certified by the Faculty of Foreign Languages of Atilim University).
• Original copy of Turkish Proficiency Certificate for candidates accepted into programs that require Turkish language proficiency. 
• It is not required to pass the YÖS test in private universities.

Documents required for registration for the master’s degree

• Bachelor’s degree translated into English or Turkish.
• Bachelor’s degree transcript translated into English or Turkish.
• A copy of the passport.
• Personal photo.
• Student email.
• Language certificate 

Documents required for registration at the doctoral level

• Master's degree translated into English or Turkish.
• Master’s degree transcript translated into English or Turkish.
• A copy of the passport.
• Letter of recommendation (at least 2).
• Letter of intent.
• Personal photo.
• Student email.
• Language certificate.
• CV.

Atilim University tuition fees

The financial aspect occupies the minds of many students who want to study at Atilim University.

Specialty	Language of Instruction	Annual tuition fees
Architecture	Turkish	9,800$
Civil engineering	English	9,800$
Software engineering	English	9,800$
Aviation Management	English	9,800$
Business administration	English	9,800$
Business administration	Turkish	9,800$
Economics	English	9,800$
Economics	Turkish	9,800$
International Trade and Finance	Turkish	9,800$
International Relations	English	9,800$
Political Science and Public Administration	Turkish	9,800$
Psychology	English	9,800$
Law	Turkish	9,800$
Medicine	English	16,000$

Atilim University scholarships

Atilim University offers many scholarships and discounts to its students, the most notable of which are:

1. Academic Excellence Scholarship

Students with a cumulative GPA between 3.00 and 4.00 receive discounts ranging from 20 to 100% of tuition fees.

2. Sibling discount

Atilim University gives siblings a 5% discount (for each student) during their studies together.

3. Athletes discount

Student athletes who participate in competitions on behalf of the university receive discounts determined by the university administration.

How Can New Horizons Help You Study at Atilim University?

New Horizons helps you during your journey in applying to Atilim University and studying in Türkiye by giving you many benefits, including:

• Complete all university application procedures and obtain university admission.
• Get great discounts, in addition to offering partial grants specifically for you.
• Receive you at the airport and provide accommodation for 3 days in the best hotels.
• Obtaining your residence permit and opening a bank account.
• Obtaining a transportation card and providing your own phone line.
• Finish all legal procedures if you are under 18 years old
• provide a private car to transport you during these procedures.
• Providing an integrated information and consultation system, free of charge and in accordance with the latest updates.

Conclusion 

At the end of our article about Atilim University, through which we learned about Atilim University ranking locally and Atilim University world ranking, Atilim University fees, in addition to the conditions for registration in Atilim University’s specializations. Good luck.