Balikesir University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2471 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #781 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #48 of 175 | In Turkey |
| #1 of 2 | In Balikesir |
| #503 of 2,310 | For Gastroenterology and Hepatology |
| Top50% | For 86 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- balikesir.edu.tr
- Languages
- Turkish
- Acceptance rate
- 42%*
* Balikesir University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (graduation from Lycée) and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to July; also summer courses |
Research profile
Balikesir University has published 10,234 scientific papers with 130,947 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, Engineering, Philosophy, Psychology, and Computer Science.
Balikesir University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 5 |
| 1994 | 9 | 6 |
| 1995 | 12 | 15 |
| 1996 | 17 | 28 |
| 1997 | 13 | 20 |
| 1998 | 16 | 70 |
| 1999 | 27 | 45 |
| 2000 | 21 | 51 |
| 2001 | 37 | 96 |
| 2002 | 45 | 229 |
| 2003 | 66 | 273 |
| 2004 | 82 | 506 |
| 2005 | 93 | 783 |
| 2006 | 106 | 969 |
| 2007 | 110 | 1038 |
| 2008 | 133 | 1287 |
| 2009 | 164 | 1379 |
| 2010 | 169 | 1975 |
| 2011 | 223 | 2381 |
| 2012 | 283 | 2874 |
| 2013 | 292 | 3502 |
| 2014 | 513 | 4337 |
| 2015 | 492 | 6421 |
| 2016 | 526 | 6547 |
| 2017 | 542 | 7233 |
| 2018 | 646 | 8047 |
| 2019 | 691 | 9305 |
| 2020 | 923 | 11267 |
| 2021 | 969 | 13307 |
| 2022 | 1033 | 15188 |
| 2023 | 1055 | 15987 |
| 2024 | 886 | 14576 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Balikesir University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Faculty | Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Engineering | Computer Engineering | 12,000 TRY |
| Faculty of Engineering | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 12,000 TRY |
| Faculty of Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | 12,000 TRY |
| Faculty of Science | Mathematics | 8,000 TRY |
| Faculty of Science | Physics | 8,000 TRY |
| Faculty of Science | Chemistry | 8,000 TRY |
| Faculty of Arts and Sciences | English Language and Literature | 8,000 TRY |
| Faculty of Arts and Sciences | History | 8,000 TRY |
| Faculty of Arts and Sciences | Psychology | 8,000 TRY |
| Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences | Business Administration | 10,000 TRY |
| Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences | Economics | 10,000 TRY |
| Faculty of Education | Primary School Teaching | 8,000 TRY |
| Faculty of Education | English Language Teaching | 8,000 TRY |
| Faculty of Health Sciences | Nursing | 8,000 TRY |
| Faculty of Health Sciences | Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation | 10,000 TRY |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Balikesir University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lisans Diplomasi | Architecture, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Finance, Food Science, Geography, History, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology, Theology, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Doktora Diplomasi | Anatomy, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Embryology and Reproduction Biology, Finance, Geography, Geological Engineering, Histology, Industrial Engineering, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pharmacology, Physical Education, Science Education, Surgery |
Notable alumni
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Muharrem İnce
- Occupations
- writerpolitician
- Biography
-
Muharrem İnce is a Turkish physics teacher, school principal, sport executive, and politician. He is the founder and the incumbent leader of the Homeland Party since May 2021. Formerly a four term Republican People's Party (Turkish: Cumhuriyet Halk Partisi, CHP) MP for Yalova, his hometown, he also served as the CHP's parliamentary group deputy chairman between June 2010 and August 2014.
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Halil İnalcık
- Occupations
- writeruniversity teacherhistorian
- Biography
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Halil İnalcık was a Turkish historian. His highly influential research centered on social and economic approaches to the Ottoman Empire. His academic career started at Ankara University, where he completed his PhD and worked between 1940 and 1972. Between 1972 and 1986 he taught Ottoman history at the University of Chicago. From 1994 on he taught at Bilkent University, where he founded the history department. He was a founding member of the Eurasian Academy.
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Yasemin Adar
- Occupations
- amateur wrestler
- Biography
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Yasemin Adar Yiğit is a Turkish freestyle wrestler competing in the 76 kg division. 2 times world and 7 times European champions. She also won one of the bronze medals in the women's 76 kg event at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
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Ümit Sonkol
- Occupations
- basketball playerengineer
- Biography
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Ümit Sonkol is a Turkish professional basketball player for. He is playing the power forward position.
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Dilek Koçbay
- Occupations
- association football referee
- Biography
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Dilek Koçbay, is a Turkish FIFA listed football referee. She is a teacher of physical education by profession.
Balikesir University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Architecture | Architecture, Construction Engineering |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts and Science | Biology, Chemistry, Geography, History, Literature, Mathematics, Physics, Sociology, Turkish |
| Faculty : Economics and Administration | Business Administration, Communication Studies, Economics, Law |
| Faculty : Economics and Administration | Economics, Finance, Management, Public Administration |
| Faculty : Education | Computer Education, Foreign Languages Education, Higher Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Teacher Training |
| Faculty : Engineering | Architecture, Construction Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Fine Arts | Fine Arts |
| Faculty : Medicine | Medicine |
| Faculty : Theology | Theology |
| Faculty : Tourism | Hotel Management, Tourism |
| Faculty : Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Science |
| Institute : Geothermal Research | Thermal Physics |
| Institute : Health Sciences | Nursing |
| Institute : Natural Sciences | Architecture, Biology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Education, Construction Engineering, Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Machine Building, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Science Education, Technology Education |
| Institute : Olive Research | Agricultural Business |
| Institute : Social Sciences | Business Administration, Communication Studies, Economics, Education, Educational Sciences, Geography, History, Hotel Management, Humanities and Social Science Education, Literature, Management, Native Language Education, Physical Education, Public Administration, Sports, Tourism, Turkish |
| School : Applied Sciences | Banking, Finance, Hotel Management, Tourism |
| School : Foreign Languages | English |
| School : Health Sciences | Health Administration, Midwifery |
| School : Health Sciences | Health Sciences |
| School : Physical Education and Sports | Physical Education, Sports, Sports Management, Teacher Training |
General information
| Alternative names | Balikesir Üniversitesi |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| Accreditation | Council of Higher Education (YÖK) |
Location and contacts
| Address | Cagis Campus Balikesir, 10145 Turkey |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,251,000 |