M u g l a U n i v e r s i t y

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Mugla University

Dynamic

Progressive

Comprehensive

Why Mugla University?

Comprehensive public university

Good teaching directly linked to the needs of students

Quality research and technology A modern and pretty student town surrounded by natural beauties Young and dynamic academic staff Effective academic advisory Health and social counselling Modern buildings and facilities Sports facilities Colourful student activities Student oriented allocation of financial sources Solid tradition of organising and hosting many scientific and cultural

activities

Mugla: A University City at the Heart of Tourism

Mugla Province

located in the southwest corner of Turkey where the Aegean Sea meets the Mediterranean

popular holiday destinations, such as Gökova, Bodrum, Marmaris, Datça, Milas, Dalyan and Fethiye.

beautiful resorts, impressive ruins of past civilizations, magnificent landscapes and vast beaches

Population: 802.000 / 12 districts

In the past… called Caria in ancient times has for centuries been a leading social, cultural, and historical centre numerous ancient societies and Mediterranean civilizations including Greek, Roman,

Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman have existed here came under the rule of the Ottomans in 1424, starting the era of Turkish sovereignty in

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Mugla: A University City at the Heart of Tourism

Some facts: Second most popular tourist destination in Turkey 3 million foreign, 4 million national tourists a year The longest coast in Turkey, 1124 kilometres Two international airports, Dalaman and Bodrum-Milas Gross national income above country average Rich natural resources, 50 % of Turkish fish cultivation Mostly produces honey, olives, olive oil, citrus fruit, almonds, various herbs, and

greenhouse vegetables Mediterranean climate More than two thirds of the province is covered with forests Famous antique cities, magnificent bays with deep sapphire blue and striking green

waters joining together Wildest natural beauties within only a short distance from the city centre, endless

possibilities for escapes to spectacular countryside. The Blue Lagoon, Butterfly Canyon, the Caretta Caretta Beach…

Mugla Region

Mugla: A University City at the Heart of Tourism

Mugla and the University: Thousands of university students coming from all regions of

Turkey Different ethnical and cultural backgrounds Students forming two thirds of the local population Enhancing the social structure of the city: multicultural, free,

peaceful, and western.

A Young University with Challenging Targets

Mugla University was established in 1992 as a state university. The first academic year was 1993 with two faculties and one vocational

school. Then, Muğla University had only 1,128 students in one department and three programmes.

Today, the young but rapidly developing Mugla University has 10 faculties,

3 graduate schools, 5 schools, 10 vocational schools, and 13 research and application centres.

Total indoors area of the facilities reach 254,000 square meters. The 2,000,000 square meters scenic campus encircled by a spectacular

mountain view, along with other centres and schools spread across the city and the region, now services over 25,000 students with more than 950 academic personnel and nearly 700 administrative personnel.

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Studying at Mugla University

One academic year divides into two 14-week semesters excluding the final examination

weeks Undergraduate programmes 4 year bachelor’s degree / 2 year vocational degree

10 faculties, 5 schools, 46 bachelor degree programmes 10 vocational schools, 55 different associate degree programmes

Postgraduate programmes masters or doctoral degrees

3 graduate schools, 34 postgraduate programmes (10 PhD ) Foreign language preparatory programme available Admission to undergraduate programmes is based upon the rules governing higher

education in Turkey. Applications for the first year of undergraduate programmes are made through the Students Selection and Placement Centre.

International Student Applications are directly evaluated by the University.

Bachelor’s Degree Programmes

Faculty of Fisheries Aquaculture and Fisheries Engineering Faculty Science Biology Chemistry Mathematics Physics Statistics Faculty of Letters and Humanities Archaeology Contemporary Turkish Dialects and Literature History Philosophy Sociology Turkish Language and Literature Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences Economics Business Management Public Administration Labour Economics and Industrial Relations

Bachelor’s Degree Programmes

Faculty of Education Pre–School Education Primary School Education Science Education Social Sciences Education Turkish Language Education English Language Education German Language Education Music Education Painting-Crafts Education Faculty of Fine Arts Painting Graphic Design Sculpture Faculty of Technical Education Electronics and Computer Education Wood Science and Furniture Design Education Faculty of Technology Wood Works Industrial Engineering Faculty of Medicine

Bachelor’s Degree Programmes

Fethiye School of Health Nursing Mugla School of Health Nursing Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation School of Physical Education and Sports Physical Education and Sports Teaching Recreation Sports Administration Sports Coaching School of Tourism and Hotel Management Hospitality Management Travel Management

Postgraduate Degree Programmes

Fisheries, Biology, Chemistry, Electronics and Computer Education, Science Education, Energy, Environmental Sciences, Wood Science and Furniture Design Education, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Archaeology, Contemporary Turkish Dialects and Literatures, Economics, Educational Sciences, English Language Education, History, Management, Philosophy, Physical Education and Sports, Public Administration, Psychology, Translation and Interpretation Studies, Turkish Language and Literature, Tourism Management

Vocational Education

10 vocational schools located in different districts to help fulfil the need for middle level/supporting personnel or managers

and technicians Accountancy, Agricultural Irrigation, Apiculture, Fisheries, Business Administration,

Carpet Weaving, Cartography and Surveying Techniques, Child Development, Civil Aviation and Ground Handling, Computer Programming, Construction, Cookery, Printing and Publishing, Electrics, Foreign Trade, Furniture Design, Greenhouse and Ornamental Plants Production, Horticulture, Industrial Electronic, Installation Technologies, Jewellery Design, Landscaping, Marble Quarry, Marketing, Medical Documentation, Medical Laboratory, Medical Representation and Marketing, Mycology, Office Management and Secretarial Skills, Optician Training, Radio and Television Technologies, Restoration, Tourism and Hotel Services, Travelling and Touring Services, Air-Conditioning

Library and Computing Facilities

Central Library: located in the main campus to support research and education activities a physical capacity of 7,000 square meters holds around 100,000 volumes on various subjects offers access to several ONLINE databases containing almost 120,000 e-books and

41,000 full text e-journals, 170 online databases

Computing Facilities: Internet connection: 150 Mbps Web Mail System IP Telephony Service: voice communication over the Internet

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Campus Life

on campus student housing facilities and guidance for private accomodation a variety of lunching and dining facilities conveniently located throughout the campus health and counselling services contemporary sports and recreation facilities plenty of opportunities for students to participate in

social, cultural, artistic and scientific activities over 50 student societies

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Research

14 research and application centres to address local, national, and

international issues. Many research projects are also funded by the University Fund, as well as

such organizations as TÜBİTAK (The Scientific & Technological Research Council of Turkey), DPT (The State Planning Organization), and EU (European Union).

Scientific Research Projects:

Completed projects 180 Ongoing projects 104 Published projects 27 Completed technological projects 9

International Relations

International Relations Office

Central Coordination of international activities

Bologna Process

EU Education and Research Programmes

LLP / Erasmus

Student and Staff Mobility

International Student Admission

International Projects

ERASMUS

Since 2004 to date…

Total amount of EUI grant used

Outgoing

Incoming

Bilatetal Agreements

1.071.000 Euro

417 Students 76 Staff

120 Students 53 Staff

Over 90 agreements in 19 different EU countries Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden

EU Relations

Leonardo da Vinci Projects (2004-2012): 11 LdV Projects (8 completed – 3 ongoing)

ANOVASOFIE (2004-2006): EU 6th Framework Project / 380,000 Euro (MGU partner)

GÖKOVA Project (2006-2008): MEDA Programme-SMAP III / 1,200,000 Euro (MGU coordinator)

MTEM Project (2004-2006): Modernization of Vocational and Technical Education in Turkey 6,000,000 Euro (M. U. partner)

ERASMUS MULTILATERAL PROJECT (2010-2012): SKILL2E

Global Relations

Scientific and cultural cooperation protocols with various higher education institutions in such countries as Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Italy, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine, and the USA.

Active memberships:

International Association of Universities (IAU)

European Universy Association (EUA)

Magna Carta Universitatum

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION

Starting from 2011-2012 academic year

Contact

Mugla University International Relations Office -------------------------------- Address: Mugla Üniversitesi Uluslararası İlişkiler Koordinatörlügü Kötekli Kampüsü 48000 Mugla TÜRKİYE Phone: +90 252 211 1852 Fax: +90 252 211 1051 E-mail: intoffice@mu.edu.tr