Turkish universities launch orientation programs for 2026-2027 academic year

Turkish universities are preparing for the 2026-2027 academic year with orientation programs designed to integrate new students into campus life and local culture.

At Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University (ÇOMÜ), Rector Prof. Dr. Ramazan Cüneyt Erenoğlu welcomed incoming students, emphasizing that their education will combine academic knowledge with personal development. He highlighted the university's connection to the historical heritage of Çanakkale and noted that the orientation program aims to foster curiosity and research skills beyond traditional classroom learning.

Similarly, Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMÜ) held the ‘UYUMFEST’26’ event at its Bafra campus. The festival featured information booths and activities led by student communities and university departments to help freshmen adapt to the academic and social environment. Prof. Dr. Yetkin Bulut, Dean of the OMÜ Bafra Faculty of Tourism, stated that the program is intended to help students become more conscious and well-informed as they begin their university journey.