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Gaziantep city, located in the western part of southeastern Turkey, is the largest trade and industrial center. With a history dating back nearly three millennia, Gaziantep has been constructed by significant civilizations such as the Akkadians, Hittites, Assyrians, Babylonians, Urartians, Persians, Macedonians, Romans, Byzantines, Sassanids, Arabs, and finally the Turks. Each of these civilizations contributed in their own ways to the socio-economic and cultural development of the city and its surroundings. The historical importance of Gaziantep in economic and socio-cultural realms has continued as the historical center of the Silk Road. Today, the Gaziantep region clearly benefits from this historical economic, social, and cultural heritage.
Overview: Gaziantep is the largest trade and industrial center in the western part of Turkey's Southeast region, representing the most developed city in terms of culture and socio-economic status. Compared to other cities and regions, it requires development supported by modernization and advanced technology. Gaziantep University has more than 45,000 students, including nearly 5,000 international students from approximately 100 different countries. It serves as an institution of higher education with various departments (university and public institution) including the Gaziantep Technology Transfer Office, European Union Research Center, Social Engagement Projects Center, and 28 faculties.
Gaziantep University was established as a state university on June 27, 1987, but higher education began on campus as an extension campus of Middle East Technical University in 1973. The main campus is located in Gaziantep, with extension campuses in neighboring cities and districts such as Adıyaman, Kilis, Nizip, OÄŸuzeli, Besni, and Gölbaşı. Gaziantep University holds the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ERAPLUS-ECHE) and aims to educate students as enlightened, research-oriented, scientifically oriented, and morally sound graduates. The main goals of the university include cultural, scientific, technical, medical, and vocational education and teaching; basic and applied research; development of perspectives on social issues, responsibilities, and ethical values; technical, scientific, and cultural exchanges with similar institutions at national and international levels; adaptation to our rapidly changing society and world with special emphasis on the European Higher Education Area; and contributing to Turkey's development.
Website: gantep.edu.tr
