Balikesir University

The foundation of Balıkesir University trace back to Karesi Teacher School established in 1910. This school has been carried to the building which is used as Necatibey Faculty of Education with particular interests of the Minister of Education, Mr. Mustafa Necati. Till 1982, the number of higher education institues reached 4: Necati Institution of Education, Architecture and Engineering State Academy, Balıkesir School of Industry and Tourism, Balıkesir Vocational School. Having incorporated since January 1st, 1993, Balıkesir University has been carrying on its activities with 11 faculties, 5 institues, 5 schools, 16 vocational schools, 20 research centers,1081 instructors and 38.892 students.

Our university has undertaken to contribute to increase the level of development and life quality of our country, notably Balıkesir, and to train individuals who are loyal to social values, respectful to human-rights, produce information and technology and loyal to Atatürk’s Principles and Reforms.

Vision
To be a favored university having reached to the quality of education in accordance with international Standards, having provided scientific production and collaboration of University-town-industry.

Our university has been tasked with raising the level of development and quality of life of our country, especially Balikesir, and raising individuals who are dependent on social values, respecting human rights, producing knowledge and technology, and attached to Atatürk's Principles and Revolutions. It is among the objectives of our University that it has attained the education and training quality in international standards, scientific production and university-industry-industry cooperation, and being a preferred university.

Fundamental Values

• Academic Perfection and Freedom
• Environmental Consciousness
• Loyalty to Ethical Values
• Transparency and Accountability
• Social Responsibility
• Innovativeness