Ege University or Aegean University () is a public research university in Bornova. It was founded in 1955 with the faculties of Medicine and Agriculture. It is the first university to start courses in İzmir and the fourth oldest university in Turkey.
History
Ege University was one of the largest universities in Turkey, with 19 faculties, 9 junior colleges, and 8 institutes, until part of it was separated to establish Dokuz Eylül University in 1982. Following this division, Ege University retained 7 faculties, 3 junior colleges, and approximately 9,000 students. Today, the university has grown to include 15 faculties, 6 junior colleges, 10 vocational training schools, 9 institutes, and 36 research centers.
Campus
]]Dormitory facilities on the campus are managed by the General Directorate of Students' Credits and Dormitories, accommodating approximately 6,000 students. In addition to the rectorate and the main campus in
Bornova, Ege University operates vocational training schools in Tire,
Bergama, Bayındır, and Ödemiş, as well as the Atatürk Cultural Center in Konak. Applied education centers are located in Urla,
Menemen, Mordoğan, Çiğli, and Özdere. The university also maintains an observatory in
Buca.
Through these facilities, Ege University provides services in education, science, health, and social and cultural development to both students and the public. To further enhance these offerings, a West Campus was established in Çeşme.
See also
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Edwards Villa
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Ege University Observatory
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List of universities in İzmir
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