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 |
| 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
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
Faculties
- 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
- Graduate School of Education
Schools
- School of Foreign Languages
Research centers
BTU hosts various research and application centers, including centers for robotics and smart systems, electric vehicles, central research laboratories, and earthquake engineering.[5]
Campuses
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
BTU offers a range of student clubs in sports, culture, arts, and science. Facilities include cafeterias, sports halls, and social spaces.[7]
Academic journals
- Academic Review of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Journal of Innovative Science and Engineering
- Ağaç ve Orman
Technopark and Technology Transfer Office
The Bursa Technical University Technopark (Bursateknopark) and Technology Transfer Office (Bursatto) operate within the university.[8][9]
Former Bursa Orhangazi University students
After the closure of Bursa Orhangazi University in 2016, its students were transferred to Bursa Technical University.[10]
References
- ^ a b "BTU - University Information" (in Turkish). Archived from the original on 27 February 2020. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
- ^ "About BTU". Archived from the original on 3 March 2015. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- ^ "Establishment Law". Archived from the original on 21 July 2010. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ^ "BTU Rectorate". Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ^ "Academic Units". Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ^ "Location and Campuses". Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ^ "Student Clubs". Retrieved 31 July 2024.
- ^ "Bursa Technopark". Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- ^ "Bursatto". Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- ^ Decision on Students from Closed Higher Education Institutions Archived 11 August 2016 at the Wayback Machine