Experience in Selçuk University, Turkey by Issa

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Generally, what is Selçuk University like?

Selçuk University locates in Konya, one of the main cities in Central Anatolia. The city is well-known for its religious and conservative people. The history of the university goes back to 1955 but was officially established in 1975. Selçuk University is the biggest university in Turkey in terms of population. The number of students in Selçuk university is said to be about 70, 000 students divided into two education streams; first education stream which attends classes at daytime and second education stream at evenings. The university has taken the 10th place in the annual list of the "Best Universities in Turkey" issued by the Council of Higher Education (Turkey). Selçuk University Campus in Konya is the biggest university campus in Turkey. All disciplines and faculties are available at Selçuk University. It consists of 21 faculties, 6 institutes, 6 schools, 21 technical schools and 1 state conservatory.

What are the facilities like?

As mentioned above, the big and green campus of Selçuk University comes first in the facilities list. The students dormitories are at walk-distance from classes. For Erasmus students, there is special dormitory; the 'Erasmus House'. The sports facilities like the gym and swimming pool are next to the Erasmus house. Shops and restaurants are available at walk-distance also. Although the campus is somehow out of the city, there is a train that links the campus to the city center.

What are the tutors like?

Many, but not most, of the tutors here speak English and most of them are really friendly and helpful. If you are an Erasmus student, you dont have to worry. They will assign you an English-speaking lectures.

Are the lessons easy in Selcuk University?

The lessons in Selçuk University are too easy for postgraduate students; that Master and PhD students. However, that is not the case for undergraduate students.

Does the University organise activities? If so, what are they like?

I always see some posters and notices everywhere at the campus which means that there are some activities going on. Unfortunately, there is no well-organized office that organizes activities that can merge international students with the local.

Do you think there is a good quality of teaching?

The teaching quality at Selçuk University is not very bad. However, it is not the level it should be neither, especially for postgraduates.

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