Gebze Tecnical University

Gebze Tecnical University Overview

Gebze Technical University (GTÜ), formerly known as Gebze Institute of Technology (GIT), is a prestigious institution in Turkey dedicated to undergraduate and graduate studies and research activities. It is located in the industrialized region of Gebze in the Marmara Region. GTÜ is recognized as a "research university" by the Council of Higher Education in Turkey, highlighting its academic excellence.

Despite being a relatively young institution, GTÜ has achieved remarkable success in research, ranking fifth among all universities in Turkey and first among state universities in terms of publications per person. It has significantly increased the number of scientific publications in international journals.

Established in 1992 as Gebze Institute of Technology, GTÜ later inherited and embraced its 22-year heritage, becoming Gebze Technical University in 2014.

GTÜ offers a wide range of education programs, including undergraduate programs in Physics, Mathematics, Materials Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Architecture, and Business. Graduate-level education has been provided since 1994 in four faculties. English language support is available for all programs.

The main campus of GTÜ is Çayırova Campus, which houses administrative offices, the library, and classrooms for undergraduate and graduate studies. The campus spans an area of 1,400,000 m². Muallimköy Campus, although permanently shut down, previously hosted research activities in Environmental Engineering, Geodetic and Photogrammetric Engineering, Biology, and Chemistry. The faculties and departments from Muallimköy Campus have been relocated to the Çayırova Campus.

GTÜ boasts a well-equipped library with an extensive collection of books, periodicals, and access to numerous electronic journals. The university also provides 79 research and teaching laboratories, ensuring students have access to the necessary facilities for their studies.