Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Üniversitesi | |
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| Latin:Universitas Recep Tayyip Erdoğan | |
Former names | Rize University (2006–2012) |
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| Type | Public[1] |
| Established | 17 March 2006 |
| Rector | Prof. Dr. Yusuf Yılmaz[2] |
| Students | 15,421 (2023–24)[3] |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Zihni Derin Campus (main) |
| Colours | Turquoise |
| Affiliations | Kafkasya University Association,European University Association |
| Website | www.erdogan.edu.tr |
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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University (RTEÜ, formerlyRize University) is a public university located inRize, Turkey. It was established in 2006 following the separation fromKaradeniz Technical University. The university was renamed in 2012 after the 12th President of Turkey,Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.[4][5]
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University was founded on 17 March 2006 under Law No. 5467. It initially comprised several faculties and vocational schools formerly affiliated with Karadeniz Technical University.[4] The current name was adopted in April 2012.[6]
Over the years, the university has expanded with new faculties and research institutes.[7]
As of 2023–24, the university had 15,421 students and more than 1,000 academic and administrative staff.[3]
The university is a member of the Caucasus University Association[8] and theEuropean University Association. It maintains various national and international partnerships.[7]
The main campus, Zihni Derin Campus, is located about 6 km from Rize city center. Faculties and schools operate at several campuses across the city and province.[7]
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