Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University

Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University is a higher education institution established on 1 March 2006 by Law No. 5467. The university was formed by incorporating several units that had previously operated under Atatürk University since 1976. On 18 May 2018, its name was changed by Law No. 7141 to its current form. The university is located in Erzincan and has continuously conducted educational and research activities since its founding through various faculties institutes and vocational schools.

History and Establishment Process

The foundations of higher education in Erzincan were laid with the establishment of the Erzincan Faculty of Education under Atatürk University in 1976. This faculty formed the core of higher education in the region. In subsequent years, additional units were established:

• In 1987 the Erzincan Vocational School of Higher Education was established under Atatürk University.
• The Erzincan Faculty of Law was established under Atatürk University.
• The Erzincan School of Health Sciences was established by a decision of the Council of Ministers in 1996.

On 1 March 2006, Law No. 5467 transformed these units along with newly established faculties into an independent university under the name Erzincan University. This law brought together previously affiliated units under a single institutional framework. On 18 May 2018, by Law No. 7141 on Higher Education, the university’s name was changed to Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University.

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Establishment Phase and Participation of Existing Units

Erzincan University was established on 1 March 2006 by Law No. 5467. Following the enactment of the law, the following units which had previously operated under Atatürk University were integrated into Erzincan University:

• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Arts and Sciences
• School of Health Sciences
• Erzincan Vocational School of Higher Education
• Vocational School of Theology
• Refahiye Vocational School of Higher Education
• Tercan Vocational School of Higher Education
• Kelkit Aydın Doğan Vocational School of Higher Education

During the same period, the Kemaliye Hacı Ali Akın Vocational School of Higher Education, which had been affiliated with Fırat University, was also incorporated into Erzincan University. After its establishment, the following units were added:

• Institutes: Institute of Social Sciences Institute of Natural Sciences Institute of Health Sciences
• Faculties: Faculty of Medicine Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Theology Faculty of Pharmacy Faculty of Dentistry
• Schools of Higher Education: School of Civil Aviation Kemaliye Hacı Ali Akın School of Tourism and Hospitality School of Physical Education and Sports School of Foreign Languages
• Vocational Schools: School of Health Services Kemah Üzümlü Tourism and Hospitality Çayırlı İliç Dursun Yıldırım School of Justice

The new campus area of Erzincan University was allocated in accordance with the Council of Ministers Decision No. 2006/111.05 on the Yalnızbağ village outskirts along the 12th kilometer of the Erzincan-Sivas highway. The initial allocation covered 1225 hectares with additional land to be allocated in the future. Article 6 of Law No. 7141 published in the Official Gazette No. 30425 on 18 May 2018 changed the name of Erzincan University to Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University.

Development of the University and Establishment of New Units

Following its establishment the academic and administrative structure of the university expanded. New institutes faculties and schools were established in various fields:

• Institutes: Institute of Social Sciences Institute of Natural Sciences Institute of Health Sciences
• Faculties: Faculty of Medicine Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Theology Faculty of Pharmacy Faculty of Dentistry
• Schools of Higher Education: School of Civil Aviation Kemaliye Hacı Ali Akın School of Tourism and Hospitality School of Physical Education and Sports School of Foreign Languages
• Vocational Schools: School of Health Services Kemah Üzümlü Tourism and Hospitality Çayırlı İliç Dursun Yıldırım School of Justice

Academic Structure and Notable Research Activities

The university hosts 12 faculties 3 institutes 3 schools of higher education and 12 vocational schools. Academic activities are conducted at the undergraduate graduate and doctoral levels.

Campus and Physical Facilities

The main campus of the university is located in the Yalnızbağ district of Erzincan and covers approximately 1225 hectares. The campus has been designed to provide modern educational and social facilities for students.

• Educational Buildings: Faculty and school buildings classrooms and laboratories are equipped according to contemporary educational standards.
• Library: The university library holds an extensive collection of printed and digital resources providing an environment that supports student research and coursework.
• Sports Facilities: Indoor sports halls a football field and various sports areas encourage student participation in physical activities.
• Research Centers: Research centers within the university host specialized scientific studies in various fields and support academic productivity.

Current and Applied Fields

Various vocational schools including the School of Civil Aviation and the School of Physical Education and Sports focus on the practical application of theoretical knowledge. These units aim to produce qualified workforce by analyzing the impact of global changes and technological advancements on their respective professions.

Erasmus Program

The Erasmus Study Mobility Program supports the exchange of students and staff among higher education institutions in Europe that have signed agreements. The program offers students the opportunity to study abroad for one or two semesters with the aim of providing international experience and enhancing cultural interaction.

The program provides financial support (grants) to cover additional expenses incurred by participants abroad but it is not a scholarship program. Students may also participate without receiving a grant. Participation in internship mobility does not prevent students from receiving a study mobility grant.

Application and Academic Requirements

Students apply to their university’s Erasmus Coordination Office to participate in the program and are selected through a defined selection process. A scoring system is used for student selection based on academic performance (50%) and foreign language proficiency (50%). Additional criteria such as point deductions for previous participants are also applied.

Academically students take courses abroad that correspond to those they would take at their home university. The equivalency of these courses is guaranteed through a Learning Agreement signed before the exchange. Students are expected to earn 30 ECTS credits per semester or 60 ECTS credits per academic year. During their mobility period students remain enrolled at their home university and continue paying tuition fees to their institution.

The Erasmus program is neither a degree program nor a full scholarship. Its primary objective is not to teach foreign languages directly but to provide students with the opportunity to use and develop their existing language skills in an international environment.