Bursa Technical University

Public university in Bursa, Turkey

Bursa Technical University

Bursa Teknik Üniversitesi

Logo of Bursa Technical University

Motto| Innovative State University
Type| Public university
Established| July 21, 2010
(15 years ago)
Rector| Prof. Dr. Naci Çağlar

Academic staff

| 471
Students| 8,739 [1]
Undergraduates| 6,915
Postgraduates| 1,824
Location|

Bursa

Turkey

40°15′07″N 29°05′37″E﻿ / ﻿40.25191°N 29.09354°E﻿ / 40.25191; 29.09354
Language| Turkish, English
Colours| Navy blue, Turquoise
Website| btu.edu.tr

Bursa Technical University (Turkish: Bursa Teknik Üniversitesi) is a public university located in Bursa, Turkey. It was founded in 2010, becoming the fifth technical university in Turkey and the second public university in Bursa.[2] The university was established by Law No. 6005, published in the Official Gazette on 21 July 2010.[3]

BTU offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various disciplines. As of 2022, the university has 8,739 students and 471 academic staff members.[1] The language of instruction is Turkish and partially English.

## History

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The university admitted its first students in the 2011–2012 academic year. Prof. Dr. Ali Sürmen served as the founding rector. As of 2022, the rector is Prof. Dr. Naci Çağlar.[4]

## Academic units

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### Faculties

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* Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
* Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
* Faculty of Maritime Sciences
* Faculty of Forestry
* Faculty of Communication
* Faculty of Architecture and Design

### Institutes

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* Graduate School of Education

### Schools

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* School of Foreign Languages

### Research centers

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BTU hosts various research and application centers, including centers for robotics and smart systems, electric vehicles, central research laboratories, and earthquake engineering.[5]

## Campuses

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The university operates on two main campuses: Mimar Sinan and Yıldırım Bayezid. Both campuses are located near the city center and are accessible by public transport.[6]

## Student life

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BTU offers a range of student clubs in sports, culture, arts, and science. Facilities include cafeterias, sports halls, and social spaces.[7]

## Academic journals

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* Academic Review of Humanities and Social Sciences
* Journal of Innovative Science and Engineering
* Ağaç ve Orman

## Technopark and Technology Transfer Office

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The Bursa Technical University Technopark (Bursateknopark) and Technology Transfer Office (Bursatto) operate within the university.[8][9]

## Former Bursa Orhangazi University students

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After the closure of Bursa Orhangazi University in 2016, its students were transferred to Bursa Technical University.[10]

## References

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1. ^ a b "BTU - University Information" (in Turkish). Archived from the original on 27 February 2020. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
2. ^ "About BTU". Archived from the original on 3 March 2015. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
3. ^ "Establishment Law". Archived from the original on 21 July 2010. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
4. ^ "BTU Rectorate". Retrieved 31 July 2024.
5. ^ "Academic Units". Retrieved 31 July 2024.
6. ^ "Location and Campuses". Retrieved 31 July 2024.
7. ^ "Student Clubs". Retrieved 31 July 2024.
8. ^ "Bursa Technopark". Retrieved 14 February 2022.
9. ^ "Bursatto". Retrieved 14 February 2022.
10. ^ Decision on Students from Closed Higher Education Institutions Archived 11 August 2016 at the Wayback Machine

## External links

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* Official website

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