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Fırat Üniversitesi | |
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Former names | Elazığ Technical College, Elazığ State Academy of Engineering and Architecture |
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| Type | Publicresearch university |
| Established | 1975; 50 years ago (1975) |
| Rector | Fahrettin Göktaş |
Academic staff | 1,134 |
Administrative staff | 339 |
| Students | 31,361 |
| Undergraduates | 29,164 |
| Postgraduates | 1,682 |
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| Location | , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Language | Turkish andEnglish |
| Colors | Burgundy and white |
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| Website | www |
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| QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia[1] | 221-230 (2022) |
Fırat University is apublicresearch university inElazığ,Turkey. The university, founded in 1975, is named after the Turkish name for theEuphrates River, which originates near Elazığ. It is a prominent academic institution inEastern Turkey, consisting of twelve schools, four institutes, one conservatory, three vocational schools, and twenty-one research centers. The university emphasizes scientific and technological development and research, contributing significantly to the academic landscape of the region.
Fırat University traces its origins to the Elazığ Technical College, which was established in 1967. It was later renamed the Elazığ State Academy of Engineering and Architecture before being officially established as Fırat University in 1975. The university's foundation was built around the School of Veterinary Medicine, which became its core program and structure. The School of Veterinary Medicine itself was founded in 1970 as a branch ofAnkara University in Elazığ.
The university is a member of the Caucasus University Association.[2]Fırat University Medical and Dental School is a proud participant in the Erasmus Exchange Program, offering incoming medical students a range of clinical courses in both English and Turkish. The faculty features a newly built library equipped with an extensive collection of scientific and medical resources, supporting both education and research.
Fırat University Hospital serves as a busy teaching hospital, providing care to a large number of outpatients and inpatients daily. The campus is enhanced by spacious gardens, multiple social areas, and modern sports facilities, creating an engaging and supportive environment for both academic and personal growth.
Fırat University offers an exceptional experience for students—combining academic excellence, clinical exposure, and a vibrant campus life.
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