Cankaya University
About Cankaya University
Basic information and contact details for Cankaya University
Located in Ankara, the capital city of Turkey, Cankaya University is an institution that was first established in July 1997.
The university is owned and run by a private foundation and was first intended as a transition for students of a private secondary school in the city.
In 2011, the university moved onto its current site, known as the new campus, where students can today enjoy a huge range of modern academic and recreational facilities.
These facilities include a dedicated sports centre, allowing students to partake in fitness, table tennis, squash, basketball, volleyball, tennis and handball. As a result of these facilities, the university is able to also provide several sports clubs, as well as sports courses for local schoolkids.
The campus also provides a range of academic facilities including a large modern library and science labs, as well as dedicated buses between Cankaya University and Ankara city centre. In addition to this, Cankaya also plays host to a number of annual festivals and celebrations.
Subjects on offer at the university include law, engineering, architecture and various arts and science-based disciplines.
The university works hard to ensure a welcoming environment for international students, and to foster good relationships with industries and international institutions.
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Key Student Statistics
A breakdown of student statistics at Cankaya University
- Student gender ratio
- 44 F : 56 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 1% (1)
- Students per staff
- 21.3 (1)
- Student total
- 5609 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
Subjects Taught at Cankaya University
See below for a range of subjects taught at Cankaya University
Arts and Humanities
- Architecture
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Physical Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Politics and International Studies