DEU is a dynamic university which keeps growing with 14 faculties, 10 institutes and graduate schools, 3 schools, state conservatory, 7 vocational schools, 54 research centers. It also embodies Dokuz Eylul Technology Development Zone (DEPARK).
History
Dokuz Eylül University is a state university established in 1982 in Izmir, the third biggest city of Turkey. Regarding its experience of more than 30 years in higher education, the university has the advantage of acting at the center of regional network of universities in the Aegean region.
Education
Academic Collaboration Protocols
DEU has academic collaboration protocols with 59 universities from 25 different countries.
Erasmus+ in DEU
DEU is a part of Erasmus+ Program and has more than 300 Inter Institutional Agreements in 28 different countries.
Mevlana in DEU
Mevlana Exchange Programme of the Turkish Higher Education Council, is a programme which aims the exchange of students and academic staff between the Turkish universities and other higher education institutions all around the world. We have 6 agreements from 5 different countries.
Career
DOKUZ EYLÜL UNIVERSITY THE OFFICE OF CAREER PLANNING & ALUMNI RELATIONS
Our office, has been founded and contunies its activites by the approval of the rectorate authorithy with October 14th 2011 authority date and 1359 authority number. The office is a unit that provides to prepare students ideally to business life and also provides connections between students and representatives of business world. Office also helps students by mentorship services which vary according to students’ career aims. At the same time Office, organizes activities aiming to strengthen the place of our university between most-preferred education foundations, for the ones in university-choosing processes to start their university life.
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QS World University Rankings
1201
By TopUniversities
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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3 year trend QS World University Rankings
2025
2026
2027
1201
1201
1201
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Best Global Universities Rankings
1424
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 16 places compared to 2026
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3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
2025
2026
2027
1321
1408
1424
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World University Rankings
No 2027 Ranking
By Times Higher Education
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3 year trend World University Rankings
2025
2026
2027
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1501
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DEU International Relations Office handles the internationalization efforts of DEU by establishing new academic cooperations all around the world in order to increase the international research and educational experiences of student, academic and administrative staff.
DEU International Office:
Assists outgoing students and staff in their selection, placement and registration at the partner institution,
Assists incoming students and staff by providing orientation services and coordinating their communication with the academic and administrative units.
Exchange Programmes:
Campus life
DEU is a multi-campus University dispersed throughout the city of Izmir at various locations:
Alsancak - Rectorate
Balçova Campus
Buca Campus
Dokuzçesmeler Campus
Tinaztepe Campus
Incilalti Campus
Sports facilities
DEU Health, Culture and Sport Facilities Directorate organizes the Spring Festival every year and coordinates the several art activities , prepares the brochures, posters and promotional materials and supports the student society activities.We share the honor of being a DEU member especially during the Spring Festival. The spring festival is organized in May every year with the objective of giving a break to the academic year weariness and socializing. In this festival DEU students and staff have the opportunity to present their skills and meet with artists, sports people and scientists.
Student clubs
In our university, there are total 150 groups including 29 rectorate community and 121 faculty, collage and technical collage managed by DEU Health, Culture and Sport Facilities Directorate.
To be honest location a little bad but we get use to . We have really good proffesors but we need a more lab about everything for example I study psychology and we also need it. Food is okey it should be a little cheaper but still is fine
Posted byAnonymous
Studied fromUnknown
Posted onAug 2026
3/5
what should you expect from this school?
You all think oh this school is in ?zmir so sea,sand,sun but actually it is in Buca. Besides this fact, this school includes the best tutors in Turkey but they look down on the students. It can change for every department but mostly midterm exams are harder than the finals. Still,even if you are here only once, it is impossible not to learn at least something,even if it is small,about any topic.
Posted byAnonymous
Studied fromUnknown
Posted onJun 2025
3/5
hands on learning experience
The university aims to deliver a robust hands-on learning experience; however, there are concerns regarding the support provided to students, particularly those from international backgrounds. The curriculum and academic calendar often appear to be developed in a rushed manner, particularly leading up to submission deadlines. Although the institution possesses significant potential for excellence, it has not consistently demonstrated a commitment to achieving this standard and has been noted for imposing high fees for various services.
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