Overview
Van Yüzüncü Yıl University (VYYÜ) is a state university founded in 1982. Its name ("hundredth year") marks the centenary of Atatürk's birth. It is one of the largest universities in Eastern Anatolia.
Campus
The main campus (Zeve Campus) lies on the shore of Lake Van, about 13–15 km from the city centre, and is one of the largest campuses in Türkiye. It is also home to the famous Van Cat House.
Academic structure
The university has many faculties, including medicine, engineering, education, veterinary medicine, dentistry, theology, fine arts, and economics and administrative sciences, along with graduate institutes, schools, vocational schools and a conservatory. It also has campuses in several districts and many research centres. Teaching is mainly in Turkish.
International students
- International students are admitted within the quotas and requirements set by the university (a high school diploma and exam or international test results).
- Students without Turkish proficiency can take a preparatory year at the university's Turkish language centre.
- The university takes part in exchange programmes such as Erasmus+.
Important note for students from Iran
Whether a Turkish degree is recognised in Iran depends on the approved university list of Iran's Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. Always check this list before enrolling.
More information
Visit the university's official website (yyu.edu.tr) for current programmes and application dates. For general information, see Studying in Türkiye.