Universities in Turkey and Cyprus launch 2026-2027 academic year

Various educational institutions in Turkey and Cyprus have commenced the 2026-2027 academic year with a series of ceremonies and orientation programs.

At Dokuz Eylül University, opening events focused on social responsibility and national unity. Meanwhile, Eastern Mediterranean University held a white coat ceremony for its joint medical program with Marmara University, which recently received TEPDAD accreditation. Other universities, including Karabük, Ondokuz Mayıs, and Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey, hosted orientation sessions to assist new students with campus life and career planning.

In addition to academic starts, several community and industry-focused initiatives were noted. Bursa Technical University launched a project allowing high school students to experience university life as guest students. In Şanlıurfa, HAVELSAN conducted its ‘Engineer Child on the Road’ pilot project, reaching over 600 students through technology workshops. Archaeological field studies also began in Bitlis to investigate prehistoric obsidian sites near Mount Nemrut.