Abdullah Gul University

Abdullah Gul University Overview

Abdullah Gül University (AGU) is a public university located in Kayseri, Turkey, supported by the philanthropic foundation AGUV. Established in 2010, it currently has 5 schools offering 12 undergraduate and 11 graduate programs, all taught in English. AGU's first campus, Sümer Campus, covers 280,000 m² and is situated near the city center with student housing available. Additionally, the university is developing a second campus, Mimar Sinan Campus, which will be outside the city center and span 360,000 m², with a significant portion dedicated to green spaces and forests.

The university was named after Abdullah Gül, the 11th president of Turkey and a prominent citizen of Kayseri. The initial steps to establish AGU were taken in 2007 by the Kayseri City Council and other city leaders to elevate education in line with the city's vision for development. AGU Academy provides continuing education and international certification services for various age groups, and the AGU Children's University offers training and activities for gifted children. The Research and Development Office collaborates with Kayseri Tekno Park and the Technology Transfer Office to support researchers in project applications and awareness-raising sessions.

AGU has hosted various international events, including the International Plasma Technologies Congress (PLASMATECH 2014), the International Symposium on Youth Employment Challenges (ISYEC), and the International Workshop "Cultural Heritage on the Road: the caravanserais of Turkey." These events brought together researchers and practitioners from around the world to discuss various topics related to their respective fields.