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Why AGU

WHY CHOOSE AGU?

Abdullah Gül University, Why, AGU, EDUCATION • 100% English Education (one of only 5 universities out of 200 in Turkey) • All Undergraduate Programs in the Top 7 in the Turkish Ranking after only 3 years of existence (among 144 Turkish State Universities) • International recognition of diplomas thanks to ECTS credit system as well as an Anglo-Saxon curriculum structure (4-year Bachelor, 2-year Master and 4-year PhD programs) • Low Student/Academician Ratio (6:1 at the undergraduate level, 3:1 for Master students) • 20% International Teaching Staff • All Academicians have international study and/or Work experience from top institutions worldwide (All professors are PhD holders) • Strong common Core Curriculum program with a transdisciplinary approach • Brand new, top quality facilities and equipment including connected classrooms • AGU School of Languages offers English Preparatory Program and possibility to explore a second foreign language • High quality student body (Turkish students recruited among the top 10% of national university entrance exam; international students recruited with world-recognized academic records)

Abdullah Gül University, Why, AGU, RESEARCH • Number 1 in Turkey in terms of indexed publications, citations and impact factor per faculty • Number 17th among 200 Turkish universities in the Innovative and Entrepreneurial University Index of TÜBITAK (Turkish Science and Technology Foundation) • Number 1 among Turkish universities in terms of reverse brain-drain • 1.6 Indexed journals and 35-40 citations per faculty member per year • 1:1 student/faculty ratio in research programs • Nationally and Internationally awarded Researchers at AGU • High quality and continuously developing research infrastructure with brand new equipment • AGU Faculty members explore new and innovative research subjects with a focus on Societal Impact • Research projects receiving support from industrial and public institutions such as TÜBITAK, European Union, World Bank…

Abdullah Gül University, Why, AGU, SOCIETAL IMPACT • AGU cultivates skilled professionals who meet global challenges • 80% of AGU students take part in volunteering projects at the local or international level • Non-formal education activities and abroad training opportunities (AGU Youth Factory) • Partnerships with NGOs, public authorities and Chambers of Commerce and Industry to work on social development projects • AGU is a European Voluntary Service (EVS) accredited sending and hosting organization • All programs are designed to produce graduates who can have a positive impact on society • Organization of international events and conferences on global societal issues (i.e ISYEC)

Abdullah Gül University, Why, AGU, STUDENT FOCUSED • AGU’s Third Generation University and Hands-on Training approach (“Learning by Doing” philosophy with real-life case studies, consultancy projects, gamification…) • Individual curricula, academic and career advisors and psychological support • Personal Development Activities, Entrepreneurship courses and University projects • Strong network for work experience • Newly renovated and furnished on-campus accommodation • On-campus sports and leisure facilities (incl. Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, Billiard, Ping-Pong, Fitness Center, etc.) • Rich library and access to major online research databases and networks • Health Centre with full-time on-campus nurse and part-time on-campus doctor • Opportunity to participate in International Conferences and Symposia on campus • Opportunity to join one of our many Student Clubs and to participate in their activities • Events and excursions in and outside of Kayseri

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