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Fırat University

Fırat Üniversitesi
Former names	Elazığ Technical College, Elazığ State Academy of Engineering and Architecture
Type	Public research university
Established	1975; 50 years ago (1975)
Rector	Fahrettin Göktaş
Academic staff	1,134
Administrative staff	339
Students	31,361
Undergraduates	29,164
Postgraduates	1,682
Doctoral students	515
Location	Elazığ, Turkey
Campus	Urban
Language	Turkish and English
Colors	Burgundy and white
Affiliations	EUA CUA BAUNAS
Website	www.firat.edu.tr

Fırat University is a public research university in Elazığ, Turkey. The university, founded in 1975, is named after the Turkish name for the Euphrates River, which originates near Elazığ. It is a prominent academic institution in Eastern Turkey, consisting of twelve schools, four institutes, one conservatory, three vocational schools, and twenty-one research centers. The university emphasizes scientific and technological development and research, contributing significantly to the academic landscape of the region.

History

Fırat University traces its origins to the Elazığ Technical College, which was established in 1967. It was later renamed the Elazığ State Academy of Engineering and Architecture before being officially established as Fırat University in 1975. The university's foundation was built around the School of Veterinary Medicine, which became its core program and structure. The School of Veterinary Medicine itself was founded in 1970 as a branch of Ankara University in Elazığ.

Affiliations

The university is a member of the Caucasus University Association.

References

1. "QS World University Rankings-Emerging Europe & Central Asia". Retrieved 15 January 2023.
2. "Members: Caucasus University Association". Caucasus University Association. Retrieved 2024-12-18.

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