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Hacettepe University

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Hacettepe University
Start of Educational Activities
July 8, 1967
Founder
Prof. Dr. İhsan Doğramacı
Number of Students
54373
Curriculum
518
Distribution of Students by Level of Education
11% associate degree70% bachelor's19% graduate
Number of Course Options
14730

Hacettepe University was founded in 1954 in Ankara by Professor Dr. İhsan Doğramacı as the Chair of Public Health, linked to the Faculty of Medicine of Ankara University. It began its academic life in 1967 under the name Hacettepe University. During the same year, under the rectorship of Professor Dr. İhsan Doğramacı, Hacettepe University now encompasses 16 faculties, 4 vocational schools, 15 institutes, 98 Research and Application Centers, 1 technology park, and 1 Conservatory. Additionally, its Beytepe campus features a lake and forest named Yeşil Vadi.


Hacettepe University / Yeşil Vadi & Beytepe Lake


According to the most recent URAP (University Ranking by Academic Performance) list, covering the 2023–2024 academic year and ranking universities based on academic performance, Hacettepe University ranked first in Türkiye and 554th in the world ranking place.

Academic Structure

The faculties of Hacettepe University are listed below:


  • Faculty of Dentistry
  • Faculty of Pharmacy
  • Faculty of Letters
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Fine Arts
  • Faculty of Nursing
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Communication
  • Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of Health Sciences
  • Faculty of Sports Sciences
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Ankara State Conservatory
  • Faculty of Professional Technologies
  • Faculty of Foreign Languages
  • Hacettepe ASO 1st SB Vocational School
  • Başkent OSB Technical Sciences Vocational School
  • Faculty of Health Services
  • Faculty of Social Sciences

University Campuses

1 – Beytepe Campus

Hacettepe University has two main campuses. The larger one is located in the Beytepe district of Çankaya, Ankara, the capital of Türkiye. It is one of the largest campuses in Türkiye in terms of land area and number of green. The area where the campus is situated is called Üniversiteler Mahallesi (University Neighborhood), as it also hosts the campuses of other important universities in Ankara.


Hacettepe University / Beytepe Campus

2 – Sıhhiye Campus

The Sıhhiye campus, located in Ankara’s Sıhhiye district, occupies a highly central position in terms of location and accessibility. The Faculty of Medicine of Hacettepe University is situated here and functions both as an educational institution and as a state hospital. Unlike the Beytepe campus, the area where the Sıhhiye campus is located is referred to as Üniversiteler Bölgesi (University Region).


Hacettepe University / Sıhhiye Campus Faculty of Medicine

Notable Alumni of Hacettepe University


  1. Fazıl Say: Musician/Composer
  2. Haluk Bilginer: Actor
  3. Sinan Çetin: Television and Film Director
  4. Özge Ulusoy: Actress
  5. İsmet Özel: Poet and Writer
  6. Zerrin Tekindor: Actress
  7. Tardu Flordun: Actor
  8. Aslı Tandoğan: Actress
  9. Ahmet Mümtaz Taylan: Actor
  10. Engin Günaydın: Actor
  11. Özlem Tekin: Singer
  12. Erdal Beşikçioğlu: Actor
  13. Selim Bayraktar: Actor

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AuthorBaran BerberJanuary 6, 2026 at 2:18 PM

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Contents

  • Academic Structure

  • University Campuses

    • 1 – Beytepe Campus

    • 2 – Sıhhiye Campus

  • Notable Alumni of Hacettepe University

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