Kirikkale University

Kirikkale University Overview

Kırıkkale University is a distinguished educational institution founded on July 3, 1992, in accordance with its visionary law. Embodying faculties of Science-Literature, Economics and Administrative Sciences, Engineering, and Veterinary Medicine, as well as esteemed Institutes of Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Health Sciences, alongside the renowned Kırıkkale Vocational School, which was integrated from Ankara University.

Evolved in line with its founding principles, Kırıkkale University expanded its horizons, welcoming several additional units. Notably, Keskin Vocational School in 1994, followed by Faculties of Medicine, Law, and Education in 1995. Later, in 1998, the Physical Education and Sports School was established, while the Faculty of Dentistry emerged in 2002, and the Faculty of Fine Arts in 2005. Demonstrating a commitment to vocational education, Hacılar Hüseyin Aytemiz Vocational School was introduced in 2006, alongside the significant Health Sciences Faculty and Delice Vocational School in 2008. Moreover, in 2009, the university welcomed Faculties of Justice and Health Services Vocational Schools. This journey of growth culminated in the establishment of the Faculty of Islamic Sciences, School of Foreign Languages, and Fatma Şenses School of Social Sciences in 2013. The transition from the School of Physical Education and Sports to the Faculty of Sports Sciences in 2015 marked another remarkable milestone, made possible by the Council of Ministers' Decision dated February 16, 2015, and numbered 2015/7314.

Currently, Kırıkkale University stands tall as a leading academic institution in its region, catering to a thriving student population of over 30,000. Its academic prowess comprises 12 faculties, 1 vocational school, 7 vocational schools, 3 institutes, and 23 cutting-edge research and application centers, fostering a dynamic learning environment.

Positioned along the Kırıkkale-Ankara Highway, the university's primary campus hosts the majority of academic units, fostering an interconnected academic community. Additionally, across Keskin, Delice, and Bahşılı districts, as well as Hacılar Town, Kırıkkale University boasts vocational schools, further enhancing its educational footprint.

Through the innovative initiative, TEK-MER, Kırıkkale University forges valuable collaborations with SMEs under the expert guidance of KOSGEB, providing essential support and services to both visionary industrialists and esteemed faculty members.

Pioneering progress, the Technology Development Zone of Kırıkkale University, established through the Council of Ministers' Decision numbered 2013/4920, proudly hosts esteemed institutions, including the Defense Industry Presidency, TÜBİTAK, Gazi University, Machinery and Chemical Industry Corporation, and Kırıkkale Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Thriving within our campus area, this cutting-edge zone represents our commitment to advancing innovation and forging fruitful partnerships.