Karabük University
Karabük University (Turkish: Karabük Üniversitesi) is a public university in Karabük, Turkey. It was founded in 2007 as one of the 17 new universities of that time in Turkey. Karabük University, ranked among the 801- 1000 in the list of the best universities in the world published by Times Higher Education (THE) for 2020 and 801-1000 in the 2021 World rankings.
| Motto | Çağdaş Eğitim Yuvanız |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Your Home for Contemporary Education |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 2007 |
| President | Prof. Dr. Refik Polat |
| Students | 52,000 |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Affiliations | Council of Higher Education Bologna Process |
| Website | karabuk.edu.tr |
| University rankings | |
|---|---|
| Regional – Overall | |
| QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia[1] | 301-350 (2022) |
History
Academic structure
The academic structure of KBÜ contains fourteen faculties, four graduate schools, four schools and seven vocational schools.
Faculties
- Faculty of Literature
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Fethi Toker Fine Arts and Design
- Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences
- Faculty of Theology
- Faculty of Management
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Technical Education
- Faculty of Technology
- Faculty of Medicine
Institutes
- Graduate School of Iron and Steel
- Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences
- Graduate School of Social Sciences
- Graduate School of Health Sciences
Schools
- School of Health
- School of Hasan Doğan Physical Education and Sports
- School of Foreign Languages
Vocational Schools
- Karabük Vocational School
- Eskipazar Vocational School (in Eskipazar)
- Safranbolu Vocational School (in Safranbolu)
- Yenice Vocational School (in Yenice
Facilities
Main campus
The main campus is in the Balıklarkayası suburb of Karabük. Most of the university's centers and faculties are on campus.
Karabük University Stadium
Karabük University Stadium is at the end and at the highest point of the campus. Beside its main function as a football pitch, the stadium serves as a Physical Education and Sports School. Its unique crescent and star exterior form distinguishes it from other stadiums. It serves as the main gathering place for large-scale events such as football games, graduation ceremonies, concerts, festivals, fairs etc.
Karabük University Square
Karabük University Square welcomes students and other visitors right after the entrance bridge of the campus. The square is between the Rector’s Building and the Faculty Buildings. It serves as a gathering place for small celebrations, concerts, etc. Its unique design enriches the campus atmosphere and promotes Karabük University from others.
Affiliations
The university is a member of the Caucasus University Association.[2]
Partner universities
References
- "QS World University Rankings-Emerging Europe & Central Asia". Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- Tüm Uyeler. kunib.com