Cappadocia University
Kapadokya Üniversitesi | |
 University logo | |
Former names | Cappadocia Vocational School |
|---|---|
| Type | Foundation University |
| Established | 2005 |
| Founder | İlke Education and Health Foundation |
| Rector | Prof. Dr. Hasan Ali Karasar[1] |
Academic staff | 334 (2023–24) |
| Students | 6,825 (2023–24)[2] |
| Undergraduates | 6,825 (2023–24) |
| Postgraduates | 424 (2023–24) |
| 12 (2023–24) | |
| Location | , |
| Website | kapadokya.edu.tr |
Cappadocia University (Turkish: Kapadokya Üniversitesi), formerly known as Cappadocia Vocational School (KMYO), is a foundation (private, non-profit) university established in 2005 by the İlke Education and Health Foundation. It received university status in 2017.[3] The university operates two main campuses: Mustafapaşa (Nevşehir province) and Pendik (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport).
History
Cappadocia University started as Cappadocia Vocational School with five associate degree programs in 2005. In 2017, it was granted university status.[4] It is recognized for its pioneering programs in civil aviation and health sciences, and is among the leading foundation universities in Turkey.[5]
Academic units
Faculties
- Faculty of Humanities
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
Schools and Vocational Schools
- School of Health Sciences
- School of Applied Sciences
- Cappadocia Vocational School
Institutes
- Institute of Graduate Education
Selected Vocational Programs
- Civil Aviation Management
- Cabin Services
- Aircraft Technology
- Flight Dispatcher Training
- Dental Prosthesis Technology
- Anesthesia
- Dialysis
- Physiotherapy
- Emergency and First Aid
- Audiometry
- Opticianry
- Pathology Laboratory Techniques
- Medical Imaging Techniques
- Computer Programming
- Architectural Restoration
- Tourist Guidance
Aviation Education and Authorizations
Cappadocia University is authorized by the Turkish Directorate General of Civil Aviation (SHGM) for multiple aviation training and certification programs.* "Aircraft Maintenance Personnel Language Proficiency Exam Center". kapadokya.edu.tr (archived). Retrieved 29 July 2024. {{cite web}}: Check |archive-url= value (help)
References
- ^ "University Administration" (in Turkish). Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ "Turkish Council of Higher Education Statistics" (in Turkish). Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ "Law on the Establishment of Cappadocia University" (in Turkish). Archived from the original on 9 July 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
- ^ "History of the University" (in Turkish). Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ "YÖK: Cappadocia University" (in Turkish). Retrieved 29 July 2024.