History
The Chair of Child Health, deemed to be the origin of Hacettepe Faculty of Medicine, was founded as part of the Faculty of Medicine on February 2, 1954.
The foundation stone of the university was laid in 1957 with the Child Health Institute and Hospital within Hacettepe, which began its training, education and research activities and public services in 1958.
Education
Hacettepe University continues its activities with 15 Faculties, 15 Graduate Schools and Institutes , 2 Applied Schools, 1 Conservatory, 4 Vocational Schools, and 98 Research and Application Centers within the scope of the Law No: 2809 for the Organization of Higher Education Institutions, enacted in 1982.
Research
- Advanced Health Technologies Research and Application Center
- Bee and Bee Products Research and Application Center
- Bioengineering Research and Application Center
- Career Development Research and Application Center
- Center for Genomics and Rare Diseases (HUGEN)
- Disability Research and Application Center
- Disaster Medicine Research and Application Center (HAMER)
- Early Childhood Research and Application Center
- Family Services Research and Application Center
- Geriatric Sciences Research and Application Center
- HIV-AIDS Treatment and Research Center
- Medical Genetics Research and Application Center
- Stress Studies Research and Application Center
- Women's Research and Implementation Center (HUWRIC)
Hacettepe University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Hacettepe University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Conference Scholarship
Merit-based
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University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
641 120
2024
761 40
2023
801
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
701
2023
701 -100
2022
601
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2025
801 -200
2024
601
2023
601
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2025
-
2024
649 -95
2023
554
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Student services
The Office for International Students was established in 2005 to assist international students who are already enrolled at Hacettepe University. Our office also provides information to students interested in pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees at our university. We invite you to visit our website frequently for information on admissions, programs, and events designed to support Hacettepe University’s international community.
Housing services
There are various facilities for accommodation within both campuses. Standard dormitories at Beytepe Campus can host 3.472 students. The costs of the dormitories range between 205-310 Turkish Liras, that is 115-170 US Dollars. In addition, there are two guest houses at Sıhhiye Campus (capacity: 292 rooms), and student houses (capacity: 1880 students) and two private dormitories (capacity: 1340 students) at Beytepe Campus. Along with new investments, the accommodation capacity will double in the very near future. There are more than 12 private dormitories (capacity: 56-100) in the neighborhood of the university.
Library services
There are 15 group study and projection rooms with different seating capacities and equipment in Beytepe Library. Wireless internet is available in the rooms in the basement. Beytepe Library has 59 individual study carrels. Users can benefit from all the carrels on the first floor without making an appointment.
Medical services
In Sihhiye, Beytepe and Besevler Campuses, there are health centers where physicians, dentists, physiotherapists, psychological counselors, nurses, social service experts, and laboratory and radiology technicians provide medical services including emergency services 24 hours a day. In 2012, student psychological counseling service was started to be offered to the students at Hacettepe University.
Campus life
Hacettepe University has two main campuses in Ankara: Sıhhıye Campus is located in the old town section and hosts the Medical Center; Beytepe Campus is located in the newer section of the city, off Eskisehir Road. The Sıhhiye Campus includes the Faculties of Dentistry, Medicine, and Pharmacy as well as the Schools of Health Administration, Health Services, Health Technology, Home Economics, Nursing, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, and the Hacettepe Vocational School. Three University Hospitals are also located on this campus. The campus hosts a Cultural Center, an auditorium, conference halls, an art gallery, a medical library, bank, post office, and accommodation facilities.
Sports facilities
Hacettepe University has high quality facilities at both Sıhhiye and Beytepe Campuses. Outdoor sports facilities are located at Beytepe Campus. The university has many outdoor facilities such as basketball and volleyball courts, soccer and American football fields, tennis courts, track and field facilities, and a swimming pool.University sports clubs and teams regularly take part in national and international inter-university competitions. Each year, a sports festival is organized by the university, where faculties and schools compete against each other.
Student clubs
Student Clubs and Societies were established in cooperation and coordination of the students of Hacettepe University in order to enable them to organize and participate in courses, study groups and choirs in the fields of arts, photography, crafts, folk dances, music and etc. according to their skills and interests, and to conduct activities such as concerts, shows, exhibitions and competitions within and outside the university. The Clubs and Societies are organized under the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Directorate of Health, Culture and Sports. Currently, there are 142 student clubs and organizations within our university.
Accreditation
It is one of the top 5 universities among the universities with the highest number of accredited programs in our country. As of 2022, the rate of accredited undergraduate programs at our university is 43.5%.