Akdeniz University
Higher EducationTurkey1001-5000 Employees
Akdeniz University is a higher education institution founded in 1982 in Antalya, Turkey, intended to serve the Western Mediterranean region. It emphasizes education, research and development, and community service, with notable achievements across health, science, social sciences, education, language, and the arts at national and international levels. Its main campus lies in a central area between Dumlupınar Boulevard and Uncalı, encompassing substantial land and built space to support its activities. The university operates a wide network of academic units, including 24 faculties, seven institutes, one higher school, one conservatory, 12 vocational schools, and 57 research and application centers. Through these units it provides higher education and research opportunities, serving students, researchers, and broader society across Turkey and the region. Based in Antalya, it is a sizable institution within the higher education landscape.