INTRODUCTION
Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University (ALKU) was established on April 23, 2015, in the Alanya district of Antalya and began its educational activities in 2016. Since its establishment ALKU has continued to grow, providing approximately 16,000 students with a learning environment that meets the needs of the modern world, supported by a well-qualified faculty members and strong infrastructure.
ALKU comprises:
10 Faculties: Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences; Rafet Kayış Faculty of Engineering; Faculty of Education; Faculty of Medicine; Faculty of Dentistry; Faculty of Health Sciences; Faculty of Sport Sciences; Faculty of Tourism; Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture; Gazipaşa Faculty of Aviation and Space Sciences
5 Vocational Schools: Alanya Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vocational School; Akseki Vocational School; Gazipaşa Mustafa Rahmi Büyükballı Vocational School; Vocational School of Health Services
1 School: School of Foreign Languages
1 Institute: Graduate School
Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University aims to be more than just a higher education institution it envisions becoming a respected university on both national and international levels by supporting scientific production and making a positive social impact.
LOCATION
Located in Türkiye’s Mediterranean Region, 135 kilometers east of Antalya city center, Alanya stands out as one of the world’s leading tourism destinations with its natural beauty, historical heritage, and cultural richness.
The fact that Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University is one of the first state universities established outside a provincial center highlights the district’s strategic importance and potential.
Alanya is easily accessible by air and land. The nearest airport, Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport, is about 30 minutes from the city center, while Antalya International Airport can be reached by road in approximately two hours. In addition, regular bus services connect Alanya Bus Terminal to all major cities in Turkey.
Getting around Alanya is easy thanks to local transportation options. The university can be reached via local bus lines 101, 202, and 305.
EDUCATION
With its modern educational approach and strong infrastructure, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University provides its students with a high-quality learning environment.
In addition to classrooms, its faculties, schools, and vocational schools feature laboratories, workshops, and practice areas that help students turn theoretical knowledge into practical skills.
The university library contributes to academic research with its extensive printed and digital collections. Students also have the opportunity to enrich their academic and personal development by participating in various scientific, social, and cultural projects.
ALKU offers its students extensive opportunities at national and international levels. Through the Office of Foreign Relations — which includes Erasmus, Mevlana, Farabi, Orhun Exchange Program, Free Mover Program, the International Student Office, and the Office of Bilateral Cooperation— students can study at different universities at home or abroad, gain intercultural experience, and develop academic collaborations.
Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University aims to educate visionary individuals equipped with knowledge and skills at a global level.
STUDENT LIFE
Located in one of the most beautiful cities on the Mediterranean coast, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University offers its students a vibrant academic, social, and cultural experience.
Spring festivals, student clubs, environmental and technical trips, educational seminars, conferences, concerts, exhibitions, career fairs, entrepreneurship competitions, and sports events allow students to explore and develop their interests in various fields.
For accommodation, students can choose from government dormitories as well as student-friendly private residences and apartment hotels, all providing safe, accessible, and comfortable living spaces.
INTERNATIONALIZATION
Reflecting the multicultural identity of Alanya, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University has made internationalization one of its primary strategic goals. Students from different parts of the world enrich the university’s cultural diversity and create a truly global academic environment. Currently, ALKU hosts 835 international students from 42 different countries and aims to increase this number rapidly in the coming years. This vision strengthens the university’s national academic foundation and enhances its global visibility and influence.
