General Information

Greetings, everyone! I am Prof. Dr. Cenk KARAKURT, a faculty member at Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University, Department of Civil Engineering, where I have been working since 2009. Over the years, I have also been involved in various administrative roles, and currently serve as the vice rector of our university. We take pride in having 14 research and application centers that contribute to the socio-cultural development of our city by harnessing the potential of Bilecik province. For instance, our Natural Stone Technologies Application and Research Center, Agricultural Application and Research Center, and Biotechnology Application and Research Center are actively engaged in activities that provide solutions and benefit our province, given its significant mineral deposits and marble resources.As per the 2022 placement results, our university has a student population of approximately 20,000, with about 10% being international students. Health-related fields are among our most sought-after areas of study. We believe that the recent additions of the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Dentistry to our university will further enhance its appeal and reputation. Our university campus is nestled amidst lush greenery, with pristine forests and clean air, earning it a coveted spot in the GreenMetric ranking of top 300 green campuses worldwide. We are committed to continually updating and improving our campus to provide a sustainable and livable environment for our students, in line with our green campus objectives.Most of our faculties are situated in the central campus, while we also have vocational schools in our districts. To enrich the social opportunities on our campus, we have undertaken several investment activities, aiming to create comfortable recreational areas for our students to spend their leisure time within the campus premises. Furthermore, we have plans to develop social and sports areas in our campus, and these projects have been included in our investment plans for the coming years. We are dedicated to swiftly implementing these plans and making them available to our students.To all the young aspirants, I extend my heartfelt wishes for success in your university exams. We warmly welcome you to become a part of the Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University family.