A modern college town surrounded by natural beauty Muğla is situated in Muğla Province, a major centre of Turkish and world tourism. Its legendary gulfs, bays, and beaches, magnificent landscapes and forests, and impressive cultural heritage of past Anatolian civilisations have led to the region’s prestige. Nearby holiday destinations, such as Bodrum, Marmaris, Datça, Fethiye, and Dalyan are very popular among tourists. The city of Muğla is an attractive location for university students with its urban consciousness and protected historical-cultural legacy.
Young and dynamic academic faculty Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University has a team of young, friendly, dynamic and dedicated academics who closely follow global developments in science and education. Applying their research to their teaching, they help students broaden their knowledge and develop their talents. Regional, national and international research projects are conducted, through which students can participate and gain professional and scientific experience.
Effective academic advising Starting with their registration in the first year, all students at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University receive guidance and support from their assigned academic advisor. Students work with advisors whenever they have any concern regarding their education. This is important for students particularly when choosing courses, as Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University offers a remarkably wide selection of courses, and for establishing foundations for personal development.
Health and social counselling Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University provides health and counselling services to all students for their social and emotional needs. The services are provided free of charge within the campus’s health centre.
Modern buildings and facilities Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University provides a very pleasant campus environment both for students and staff. Facilities include well-equipped buildings, laboratories, a variety of dining facilities, a modern library, attractive centres for socio-cultural activities, a health centre, sports facilities, and modern dormitories.
Sports facilities Students and staff of Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University can participate in many kinds of sports through facilities around campus, including a swimming pool, sports halls with amenities, football fields, tennis courts, basketball grounds and a fitness hall. Students are also encouraged to join courses and educational programmes available for the beginners of different sports.
Traditional Spring Festival The Traditional Spring Festival, organised every year in May, gives students and staff the opportunity to enjoy a carnival-like environment. The natural beauty of springtime in Mugla, accompanied by a variety of students’ activities, surrounds the city for an entire week. Student-oriented allocation of financial resources Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University is a ‘state university’ that provides the same quality of education and student facilities as a private university, thanks to the generous financial contributions of its benefactor Sıtkı Koçman. Most of these resources are allocated for student resources and facilities, so students can enjoy a welcoming campus environment with quality education and social venues. Student activities Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University students are encouraged to participate in extra curricular activities. Various student clubs, along with student-organized symposiums, conferences, contests, trips, outdoor sports activities, cultural activities, are among the many opportunities available to students for extra curricular involvement. Job opportunities As Muğla Province is host to a multitude of tourism enterprises, students can find a variety of part time or full time employment opportunities for weekends, semester holidays or during the summer.