Atatürk University is meeting with university candidates as part of the measures to combat the Covid-19 epidemic.

After the 2021 Higher Education Entrance Examination (YKS), Atatürk University started the Online University Fair titled "We are waiting for you in our family" to help university candidates make the right and conscious choice. Candidates within the scope of the fair, which will take place between 5-9 July 2021; Academicians and unit managers are informed by live chats about programs, departments, accommodation and scholarship opportunities, social and cultural activities, scientific and academic projects and events, campus life, national and international accreditation and collaborations. On the first day of the event, questions about the choice of university and Erzurum are answered in detail, with the programs hosting hundreds of candidates and attracting great interest.

Providing a Dynamic and Contemporary Education for 64 Years

Director of Career Planning and Alumni Monitoring Application and Research Center (ATA KARMER) Assoc. Dr. Making the opening speech of the Online University Fair, which was moderated by Neslihan Kulözü Uzunboy, Atatürk University Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Ayşe Bayrakçeken Yurtcan, Atatürk University; Stating that it breathes in a city that is one of the most important castles of the period of the national struggle, which overlooks Turkish history and the Turkish geography from 1945 meters, with its architecture that smells of history and its ancient tradition: “Our university; It is a deep-rooted, large, dynamic and contemporary university with the synthesis of 64 years of tradition and experience in Erzurum, which displays a dignified stance for the survival of Anatolia, which is at the crossroads of many civilizations and cultures.”

A Free, Peaceful and Intellectual Environment is Provided to Students

Referring to the importance of research, discovery, effort to reach the truth and the truth for a university beyond providing education, Yurtcan said: “Atatürk University is aware of this responsibility and has created a free and peaceful, intellectual environment where students and faculty members, together with all its stakeholders, can conduct research in an efficient and effective manner. Our university, with its distinguished academic and administrative staff, has a warm environment that takes care of its students and provides education in a family approach. We invite our students, who believe that they will be happy and productive in such an environment, to get to know our university and to join our family.”

Rector Çomaklı: “Atatürk University is a Guiding Institution”

Expressing that Atatürk University is an important step in the career path of students, Rector Prof. Dr. Ömer Çomaklı, on the other hand, said that universities are not only places that provide good education, but also that they are guiding institutions where they will realize social, cultural and sports activities and offer the opportunity to live well. Addressing the candidate students, Rector Çomaklı said: “Within the body of Atatürk University, which is a university that prioritizes productive education in the fields of science and technology, culture, art, social life, producing and sharing values; With 23 faculties, 1 college, 1 conservatory, 12 vocational colleges, 8 institutes and distinguished academic staff who are competent, equipped and have experience in their fields, education is carried out at associate, undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition, 38 Research and Application Centers affiliated to our rectorate carry out important activities in their fields. In addition, our university continues its development with approximately 400 thousand students with graduate programs, coeducational undergraduate programs, associate degree programs and certificate programs within the scope of Open Education Faculty and Distance Education Center.

“Being a Atatürk University Student is a Privilege”

Stating that it is a privilege to be a student and member of Atatürk University with his historical and academic experience that left behind half a century, Rector Prof. Dr. Ömer Çomaklı: “I believe that you will proudly carry the title of being an Atatürk University student throughout your life. On this occasion, I would like to welcome everyone who will choose our university and wish you success in your new adventure in your life.

Dozens of Programs Meet Prospective Students

Programs broadcast live on Atatürk University's YouTube channel are recorded for later viewing. The Online University Fair, which started with the motto "We are waiting for you to our family", will continue to host candidate students until 9 July.

CORPORATE COMMUNICATION DIRECTORATE – 05.07.2021