Turkish universities launch 2026-2027 academic year

Various universities across Turkey have commenced the 2026-2027 academic year with opening ceremonies and orientation programs.

At Trabzon University, Rector Prof. Dr. Emin Âşıkkutlu announced that the first lessons would address the theme of ‘Terror-free Turkey’ following a call from the Council of Higher Education. The university also noted the relocation of its Law Faculty to the central Fatih Campus.

Istanbul Okan University held its opening at the Tuzla Campus, featuring a lecture on science and entrepreneurship in the age of artificial intelligence. Similarly, Avrasya University reported a 99 percent occupancy rate for the new term.

In medical education, Necmettin Erbakan University’s Faculty of Medicine received accreditation from TEPDAD, valid until 2030. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University held a white coat ceremony for its first-year medical students.

Other institutions, including Fırat University, Iğdır University, and Esenyurt University, hosted various welcome events, ranging from musical performances and free meals to lectures on the role of the defense industry in national technology initiatives.