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Hittite University (Turkish: Hitit Üniversitesi) is a public university primarily located in Çorum, Turkey. It was formally established by the "Foundation Act No 5467", establishing it as a public university and juricial entity, enacted on 1 March 2006 [citation needed]. The university was created from units that had previously been part of Gazi University.

Hittite University offers 64 Associate's Programs within 6 schools, 47 Undergraduate Programs within 7 faculties and 13 masters and 5 doctorate programs within 3 graduate schools. The student body numbers around 12,104 drawn from Turkey and internationally, with 477 academic staff and over 309 administrative staff. All instruction is offered in Turkish. The current Rector of the university is Prof. Dr. Reha Metin Alkan and the Vice Rector is Prof. Dr. Osman Eğri.

Hittite University takes its name from the Hittite civilization that existed in the Anatolian region in antiquity.

Campuses

Hittite University is an urban university which has a multitude of campuses around Çorum. Each campus hosts student activities such as the Spring Festival, free concerts, opening concerts, sports tournaments, theatre performances and performances by student clubs as well as scientific and cultural seminars.

Hittite University Central Library

Founded in 2006, Hittite University Library started to serve for the students and academicians in September 2007. The 800 square metres (8,600 sq ft) facility houses a comprehensive collection, study hall, lounge and canteen. It offers access to 20 internet-enabled computers, a copier and a high-resolution scanner. The library is open to students, staff, and independent researchers (although independent researchers may not borrow materials).

The Hittite University library holds 27,000 volumes in its collection. Both print and electronic databases of the library's collection can be accessed by searching the YORDAM automation system or using the library web page. The library is organized into five units: one for each of the five faculties of the university.

The printed library materials are classified according to the Library of Congress Classification system and are offered to use on the open shelf system. In this system, disciplines are split into classes as main divisions and subdivisions. Alphabetical symbols refer to broad classes and numerical sequence refers to subdivisions.

International relations

Hittite University maintains extensive ties with universities throughout Europe and Asia, including the Erasmus Programme, allowing for bilateral exchange programs. The university maintains exchange programs with:

Student life

Housing and Health Care

There is a dormitory managed by the General Directorate of Higher Education Credit and Hostels Institution with 1000 person capacity. Another 750 person capacity dormitory is under construction. Additionally, various private dormitories and houses are available within Çorum. Free primary health care services, dietetics and psychological counseling and infirmary units and 112 emergency services are available to meet students' needs. Moreover, the university focuses on developing alternative systems to increase the participation of individuals with different needs.

Athletics and social life

At present, the following clubs exist on Hittite University's campuses:

SEARCH AND RESCUE CLUB

  • ACTIVE LIFE CLUB
  • SEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CLUB
  • ARCHAEOLOGY CLUB
  • ARABIC LANGUAGE AND CULTURE CLUB
  • ALTERNATIVE ENERGY CLUB
  • AEGEE CLUB
  • AHI CLUB
  • ACADEMIC RESEARCHES CLUB
  • ANATOLIAN CULTURE CLUB
  • ATATÜRK'S THOUGHT CLUB
  • SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CLUB
  • CYCLING AND NATURE CLUB
  • HIGHLY CONSCIOUS YOUTH CLUB
  • BIOCHEMISTRY CLUB
  • EXCHANGE AND FINANCE CLUB
  • INFORMATICS AND INTERNET CLUB
  • DRAMA AND ANIMATION CLUB
  • NATURE CLUB
  • MOUNTAIN CLIMBING CLUB
  • DARÜLFÜNUN (OTTOMAN UNIVERSITY) SCIENCE, CULTURE AND ARTS CLUB
  • LITERATURE CLUB
  • ECOLOGY AND NATURE CLUB
  • PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
  • PHYSICS CLUB
  • PHILOSOPHY AND HISTORY CLUB
  • JOURNALISM CLUB
  • COMMUNICATION CLUB
  • YOUNG VISION CLUB
  • YOUNG TEMA CLUB
  • ITINERANT PHILOSOPHERS CLUB
  • FOOD CLUB
  • ENTREPRENEUR LEADERS CLUB
  • ENTREPRENEUR MECHANICAL ENGINEERS CLUB
  • GO CLUB
  • FOLK DANCES CLUB
  • AERONAUTICAL AND MODEL PLANE CLUB
  • HİTTİTE SOCIAL YOUTH CLUB
  • MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLUB
  • ECONOMICS CLUB
  • CHEMISTRY CLUB
  • CAUCASİAN CULTURE AND DANCES CLUB
  • CAREER DEVELOPMENT CLUB
  • PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CLUB
  • FINANCE CLUB
  • MECHATRONICS CLUB
  • MUSIC CLUB
  • ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CLUB
  • AUTOMOBILE AND MOTOR SPORTS CLUB
  • MARKETING CLUB
  • ROBHITIT CLUB
  • MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
  • CHESS CLUB
  • HEALTH MANAGEMENT CLUB
  • POLITICAL SCIENCES AND ECONOMİCS CLUB
  • SIYER(PROPHET MUHAMMED'S LIFE) CLUB
  • SPORTS CLUB
  • SUFFA CLUB
  • THEATRE CLUB
  • TURKISH LANGUAGE CLUB
  • TURKISH HISTORY AND CULTURE CLUB
  • ULTRASLAN HİTTİTE UNIVERSITY CLUB
  • MARTIAL ARTS CULTURE CLUB
  • WOMEN STUDIES CLUB
  • WEB AND MOBILE CLUB
  • NEW VISION ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLUB
  • 1907 UNIVERSITY FENERBAHÇE FANS CLUB

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