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Anadolu University
Anadolu Üniversitesi (Turkish)
Motto	Turkish: "Yaşamboyu Öğrenme"
Motto in English	Lifelong Learning
Type	Public
Established	1958; 67 years ago
Accreditation	CoHE, Bologna Process
Rector	Fuat Erdal
Academic staff	1,729
Administrative staff	1,776
Undergraduates	18,551 (On-campus)
Postgraduates	4,812
Other students	989,318 (Distance Learning)
Location	Tepebaşı, Eskişehir
Campus	Urban
Colours	Burgundy Blue
Affiliations	European University Association; Caucasus University Association; Erasmus Programme; European Association of Distance Teaching Universities
Website	anadolu.edu.tr

Anadolu University (Turkish: Anadolu Üniversitesi) is a public university in Eskişehir, Turkey. Anadolu University Distance Education Faculty (or Anadolu University Global Campus) serves as the national provider of distance education and is a member of the European Association of Distance Teaching Universities. The university offers a range of educational programs, both on-campus and through distance education.

History

Anadolu University originated from the Eskişehir Academy of Economics and Commercial Sciences, established in 1958.^[4] It was officially formed in 1982 through the amalgamation of four higher education institutions: the Academy of Economics and Commercial Sciences, the State Academy of Architecture and Engineering, the Institute of Education, and a medical school.^[5] As the Academy of Economics and Commercial Sciences was the earliest of these institutions, Anadolu University has adopted 1958 as its date of establishment.

Campus

Most faculties and schools of Anadolu University, including the Distance Education Faculty, are situated at the Yunus Emre Campus, centrally located within the city. This campus hosts student housing, the university hospital, and the majority of administrative buildings.

To support its distance education programs, Anadolu University maintains 88 administrative centers across urban areas in Turkey. These centers provide academic counseling and offer optional evening classes for distance learners.^[6]^[7]

Distance education

The Higher Education Act of 1981 designated Anadolu University as the national provider of distance education, a role it has emphasized since its inception in 1982. The university aims to provide educational opportunities to individuals in rural areas of Turkey and to those who cannot attend traditional educational institutions due to time or resource constraints.^[8] This initiative has proven successful, with enrollment in open education programs growing from fewer than 30,000 in the 1982-83 academic year to over 870,000 by 2005-06. The programs are now also accessible to Turkish communities in Northern Cyprus and the European Union.^[8]^[9]

Anadolu University offers a range of distance education programs, including 4-year Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and Business Administration, as well as nineteen 2-year associate degrees across various disciplines. Additionally, the Turkish Ministry of National Education has tasked Anadolu University with training the nation's preschool and English language teachers through distance learning platforms, although the latter requires students to complete two years of in-person classes.^[8]

From 2005 to 2010, Anadolu University collaborated with SUNY Empire State College to offer an eMBA degree via distance education. Anadolu University is a member of the European Association of Distance Teaching Universities and holds accreditation alongside other institutions including the Open University, KU Leuven, and Aarhus.^[10]

International perspective

Anadolu University has established significant international collaborations with several globally recognized institutions.^[11] In the United States, Anadolu University collaborates with the University of Oregon, University of North Texas, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Stephen F. Austin State University, Empire State University and the State University of New York at Cortland.

In Germany, Anadolu University's partnerships include the University of Hagen, Ruhr University Bochum, Hochschule Düsseldorf, FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management, Goethe University Frankfurt, University of Hagen and Universität Hildesheim, University of Kassel, University of Mainz, University of Marburg, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Paderborn University, University of Potsdam, University of Regensburg and Saarlande University.

In France, the university's partnerships are focused on specialized institutions that enhance both cultural and academic exchange. These include the Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales, University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, University of Rouen Normandy, University of Lille, and Paris Descartes University.

Organisation

Faculties

Distance Education Faculty (Global Campus)
Faculty of Pharmacy
Faculty of Humanities
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Fine Arts
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
Faculty of Economics
Faculty of Communication Sciences
Faculty of Business Administration
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Design and Architecture
Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics
A water deposit tower at Yunus Emre Campus of Anadolu University

Schools

School of Physical Education and Sports
School of Music and Drama
School of Industrial Arts
School for the Disabled Individuals
School of Tourism and Hotel Management
School of Foreign Languages
State Conservatory

Vocational schools

Eskişehir Vocational School
Bozüyük Vocational School
Bilecik Vocational School
Porsuk Vocational School

Notable people

Yılmaz Büyükerşen — Former mayor of Eskişehir, former rector of Anadolu University
Fethi Heper — Football player
Pelin Karahan — Actress
Ayşe Hatun Önal — Model, actress, singer-Songwriter
Beyazıt Öztürk — TV personality, comedian and actor
Levent Üzümcü — Actor
Nurgül Yeşilçay — Actress
Sara Kaya — Politician, former mayor of Nusaybin
Sakıp Sabancı — Turkish businessman (Honoris causa, 1984)
Turgut Özakman — Turkish author (Honoris causa,1998)
Ali Erdemir — Turkish-American materials scientist (Honoris causa,1998)

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^ Colin, Latchem; Özkul, Ali E.; Aydin, Cengiz H.; Mutlu, Mehmet E. (November 2006). "The Open Education System, Anadolu University, Turkey: e-transformation in a mega-university". Open Learning. 21 (3): 222.
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