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|name = Kastamonu University |
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|image_name = KastUnivLogo.jpg |
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|caption = Kastamonu University [[Seal (device)|Seal]] |
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|motto = ''Dep Dep |
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|established = March 1, 2006 (OS)<br /> {{nowrap|March 1, 2006 (NS)}}<ref name=founding/> |
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|mottoeng = Truth |
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|type = [[State university|State]] |
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|calendar = Semester |
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|endowment = [[United States dollar|USD $]]25 [[1000000 (number)|million |
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|president = [[Bahri Gokcebay]] |
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|students = 6,672 |
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|undergrad = 6,672 |
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|postgrad = 0 |
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|staff = 140 non-medical<br /> 33 medical |
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|faculty = about 162 |
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|city = [[Kastamonu|Kastamonu]] |
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|province = [[Kastamonu|Kastamonu_province]] |
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|country = [[Turkey|Turkey.]] |
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|campus = [[Suburban|Suburban]]<br />{{convert|1400|acre|km2}} |
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|athletics =4 Varsity Teams |
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|colors = [[Red and Black]] {{color box|red|crimson}} |
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|free_label = Newspaper |
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|free = [[DepDep]] |
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|mascot = [[Kastamonu Cub|Bear]] |
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|website= [http://www.kastamonu.edu.tr/ kastamonu.edu.tr] |
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|logo = [[Image:KastUnivLogo.jpg|248px|Kastamonu University Logo]]}} |
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==Introduction== |
==Introduction== |
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The first state university that was established in the province of [[Kastamonu]]. Previously, Kastamonu had some colleges and schools under [[Ankara University]] and [[Gazi University]]. Later these schools were gathered under a new university in 2006, named [[Kastamonu University]]. |
The first state university that was established in the province of [[Kastamonu]]. Previously, Kastamonu had some colleges and schools under [[Ankara University]] and [[Gazi University]]. Later these schools were gathered under a new university in 2006, named [[Kastamonu University]]. |
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{{Infobox university
|name = Kastamonu University
|image_name = KastUnivLogo.jpg
|caption = Kastamonu University Seal
|motto = Dep Dep
|established = March 1, 2006 (OS)
March 1, 2006 (NS)[1]
|mottoeng = Truth
|type = State
|calendar = Semester
|endowment = USD $25 [[1000000 (number)|million
|president = Bahri Gokcebay
|students = 6,672
|undergrad = 6,672
|postgrad = 0
|staff = 140 non-medical
33 medical
|faculty = about 162
|city = Kastamonu
|province = Kastamonu_province
|country = Turkey.
|campus = Suburban
1,400 acres (5.7 km2)
|athletics =4 Varsity Teams
|colors = Red and Black crimson
|free_label = Newspaper
|free = DepDep
|mascot = Bear
|website= kastamonu.edu.tr
|publictransit =
|logo = Kastamonu University Logo}}
Introduction
The first state university that was established in the province of Kastamonu. Previously, Kastamonu had some colleges and schools under Ankara University and Gazi University. Later these schools were gathered under a new university in 2006, named Kastamonu University.
History
The university was founded under the Turkish law 5467 which was enacted on March 1st, 2006. The university initially had Faculty of Science and Arts, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Forestry, School of Health, School of Physical Education and Sports and Vocational School of Higher Education to open in 2006. The university started its education in Fall 2006. First class with bachellaurate degrees will graduate in May 2010.
Academics
Today, the University employs 163 faculty (professors, associate professors, assistant professors and lecturers), and 159 administrative personnel. It currently has about 6,672 students. Kastamonu University's expansion is under way and many construction works are still ongoing. It currently has 3 faculties, 2 schools, 1 vocational school, 2 institutes.
Faculties:
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Forestry
- Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Schools:
- School of Health
- School of Physical Education and Sports
Vocational Schools:
- Kastamonu Vocational School of Higher Education
Institutes:
- Institute of Science
- Institute of Social Sciences
Expansion:
With the regulation of the University Senate and approval of The Higher Education Council; works related to the foundation of Faculty of Communication, Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences, School of Tourism and Hotel Management and vocational schools in the districts of Kastamonu (Abana, Araç, Cide, İnebolu, Taşköprü and Tosya) are being carried on.
Location and Facilities
Kuzeykent Campus is the university’s main campus and located in the 3rd km of Daday Road. In the campus, there is one Vocational School of Higher Education, one Conference Hall, one Sports Hall, 6 Laboratories and Workshop buildings, 1 Social Facility Building, outdoor sports fields and 2 buildings which had formerly served as dormitories and were later allocated to Administrative Units of the Presidency.
The size of the campus area is about 600 acres. Besides, in line with the works carried out in cooperation with the Governorate and the Municipality of Kastamonu, extending the size of the campus area to 1400 acres has been planned and the works related to the extension are about to be finalized.
Faculty of Science and Arts, Faculty of Education and School of Health pursue their educational activities in different parts of the city. The efforts to move these faculties and schools of higher education into the campus have been carried on intensively.
Campus Life & Student Clubs
Social and cultural activities in Kastamonu University are performed both in university and in the faculties and school of higher education. In order for the students to spend their spare time in the best way, artistic activities are exhibited and amateur works are promoted and supervised. Works prepared and exhibited by the students are open to public. Spring festival and the Newroz/(Nevruz) festival are regularly celebrated at the university. During these festivals, students’ stand for sales and presentation, sports activities, movies and theatre shows, various contests, panels, conferences, symposiums, fashion shows and concerts attract many visitors. In addition, Kastamonu University hosts entertainment programmes, concerts, exhibitions, movies, productions and other cultural activities throughout the year. Entertainment activities include musical and theatrical performances, folk dances and live concerts. The students can attend these activities free of charge. Cultural activities take place in the conference hall in Kuzeykent Campus.
40km (25 miles) south of campus, Kastamonu has Ilgaz Mountains which hosts one of the best winter sports centers in Turkey. Besides other sports, much importance is given to winter sports. Students and trainers who have an interest in skiing, snowboarding, sledding, mountaineering, camping and rock clibming can make good use of the facilities nearby. There are several mountains of 2000+ meters (6000ft+) altitude in Kastamonu which attract many enthusiasts of skiing and mountaineering. The university organizes weekend trips to the Ilgaz Mountain Ski Resort. Basketball, volleyball, indoor and outdoor football (soccer) fields, tennis, table-tennis and athletics are among the activities provided in our sports center. Sports fields are located in the campus and there are trainers for almost any type sports.
Student Union
Student Union is made of 5 elected student officials and 6 representative students from each of the 6 faculties and schools.
Dormitories and Accommodation
There are two dormitories belonging to Turkish Scholarships and Dormitories Institution (Kredi ve Yurtlar Kurumu, KYK), one near the Kuzeykent Campus and the other in the Kastamonu city center. The capacity of the former is 312 male and 400 female students and the capacity of the latter is 244 female students. Both dormitories have such facilities as canteen, cafeteria and restaurant where the students can have breakfast, lunch and dinner. Apart from these dormitories there are many private dorm-style and apartment-style accommodation options available, especially in the city center and near the campus. The construction of a new dormitory building with a capacity of 500 students is still undergoing. The building, which also belongs to KYK, is expected to be completed by mid 2010.
International Office
Kastamonu University International Relations Office serves coordination and consultancy in international platform through coordinating with academic and administrative units of the university. The university participates in the European Union Education and Youth Programmes (Erasmus Programme, Leonardo Da Vinci Programme, Grundving Programme, Youth Programme). The university has about 10 international students, with the number increasing every semester.
External Links
Kastamonu University's official website [1]