Anadolu University
Anadolu University was founded in 1958 in Eskişehir (originally as the Eskişehir Academy of Economic and Commercial Sciences) and took its current name in 1982. It is one of Turkey’s largest and most established universities. Official website: anadol
Anadolu University was founded in 1958 in Eskişehir (originally as the Eskişehir Academy of Economic and Commercial Sciences) and took its current name in 1982. It is one of Turkey’s largest and most established universities. Official website: anadolu.edu.tr.
The university is recognized as one of the world’s largest distance education institutions through its Open Education System. Total student numbers exceed 1 million (including open and formal education). It is ranked in the 1401+ band of the QS World University Rankings. Approximately 25,000–30,000 students study on the Eskişehir campuses in formal programmes. International students come from more than 100 countries.
Overseas Online Education Programmes (Global Campus): Anadolu University offers specially designed online higher education programmes for Turkish citizens living abroad and foreign nationals.
- No or easy entrance examination
- Associate and bachelor’s degree programmes
- Internationally recognized diploma
- Access to courses and digital resources via the internet
- Fully online application and registration (globalcampus.anadolu.edu.tr)
These programmes allow students to obtain an Anadolu University diploma without leaving their country of residence.
The university offers a wide range of programmes in open education, business, economics, communication, education, engineering, law, tourism, arts, and social sciences. Erasmus and international exchange programmes are also active.
Anadolu University is one of the strongest choices for international students seeking distance / online education, flexible learning opportunities, and a recognized Turkish university diploma.
Education Level
1 Education Level • 96 Programs