# Anadolu University program expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/anadolu-university-program-expansion
> Updated: 2026-08-02T08:33:27.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

In early July 2026, Anadolu University announced a revamp of its open faculty as part of a broader effort to add new university programmes in Turkey. By early August, the university detailed the launch of 15 new associate‑ and bachelor‑level programmes focused on artificial intelligence, data science, software development, digital media and game design. The offerings include Front‑End and Back‑End Software Development, Big Data Analytics, Game Development, Digital Game Design, and an English‑taught Data Science and Analytics track, along with two open‑learning courses in AI‑Supported Coding and Data Visualisation & Information Design. The university set aside 990 seats, expecting around 3,000 students, with roughly one‑third enrolling in the new tracks, aiming to align higher education with the digital transformation of the labour market.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-02: Anadolu University adds 15 AI and digital media programs

Anadolu University introduced 15 new AI, data science, software and game design programmes for 2026‑27, allocating 990 seats and targeting one‑third of its 3,000 new students.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anadolu-university-adds-15-ai-and-digital-media-programs

### 2026-07-04: Anadolu University revamps open faculty as Turkey adds new university programs

Anadolu University upgrades its open‑faculty digital system for a student amnesty, while YÖK approves five new programmes at Trabzon University, adding 125 seats in tech‑focused fields.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anadolu-university-revamps-open-faculty-as-turkey-adds-new-university-programs

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