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Firat University

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Elazig, Türkiye
1201–1500th in World University Rankings 2025
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Firat University is a state university in Elazığ, a city in the Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey. The university was established in 1975.

With around 37,000 students, Firat University is one of the main higher education institutions in Eastern Turkey. There are 17 faculties which include a school of medicine along with faculties of medicine, science, education, theology, engineering, architecture, sports science and several more. In addition, there are 13 vocational schools, including the academy of civil aviation and the social sciences vocational school.

There is a strong focus on scientific and technological advancement and research at Firat University, which was first established when it was known as Elazığ Technical College in 1967.

There are 16 sports facilities with 12 sports teams for students to join along with some 46 student clubs with interests ranging from cyber security to cinema.

There is accommodation for up to 700 students along with plenty of facilities including a place of worship, cafeteria, health centre, bank, post office and even a hairdresser.

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at Firat University

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
65 F : 35 M (1)
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International student percentage
6% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
23.8 (1)
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Student total
38169 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at Firat University

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Physical Sciences401–500th

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

Life Sciences1001+

  • Sport Science
  • Veterinary Science
  • Biological Sciences

Engineering601–800th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Computer Science501–600th

  • Computer Science

Clinical and Health801–1000th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health