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The foundation of Balıkesir University traces back to Karesi Teacher School, established in 1910. This school has been carried to the building used as Necatibey Faculty of Education with particular interests of the Minister of Education, Mr. Mustafa Necati. Till 1982, the number of higher education institutes reached 4: Necati Institution of Education, Architecture, and Engineering State Academy, Balıkesir School of Industry and Tourism, Balıkesir Vocational School. Our University has undertaken 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. The foundation of Balıkesir University traces back to Karesi Teacher School, established in 1910. This school has been carried to the building used as Necatibey Faculty of Education with particular interests of the Minister of Education, Mr. Mustafa Necati. Till 1982, the number of higher education institutes reached 4: Necati Institution of Education, Architecture, and Engineering State Academy, Balıkesir School of Industry and Tourism, Balıkesir Vocational School. These foundations changed status with Delegated Legislation No 41 and were connected to Uludag University. Necatibey Teacher's Training School continued to train teachers between the years 1932 and 1982 under Necati Institution of Education, left its 3-year status, and received 4-year-Higher Teacher Training School status. In 1982, having been connected to Uludağ University, this foundation has been called Necatibey Faculty of Education. In the same way, Balıkesir School of Industry and Tourism has been changed to Balıkesir School of Tourism and Hotel Management, but the name of the 2-year-Balıkesir Vocational School has remained the same. Having stayed under the roof of Uludağ University for ten years, these foundations have formed a robust background for Balıkesir University with healthy and consistent development. Balıkesir University was founded following the law 3837 published in 21281 numbered gazette dated July 11st, 1992. Having incorporated since January 1st, 1993, Balıkesir University has been carrying on its activities with 11 faculties, five institutes, five schools, 16 vocational schools, 20 research centers,1081 instructors, and 38.892 students. To be a favored university has reached the quality of education by 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 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. View full university

The foundation of Balıkesir University traces back to Karesi Teacher School, established in 1910. This school has been carried to the building used as Necatibey Faculty of Education with particular interests of the Minister of Education, Mr. Mustafa Necati. Till 1982, the number of higher education institutes reached 4: Necati Institution of Education, Architecture, and Engineering State Academy, Balıkesir School of Industry and Tourism, Balıkesir Vocational School. These foundations changed status with Delegated Legislation No 41 and were connected to Uludag University. Necatibey Teacher’s Training School continued to train teachers between the years 1932 and 1982 under Necati Institution of Education, left its 3-year status, and received 4-year-Higher Teacher Training School status. In 1982, having been connected to Uludağ University, this foundation has been called Necatibey Faculty of Education. In the same way, Balıkesir School of Industry and Tourism has been changed to Balıkesir School of Tourism and Hotel Management, but the name of the 2-year-Balıkesir Vocational School has remained the same. Having stayed under the roof of Uludağ University for ten years, these foundations have formed a robust background for Balıkesir University with healthy and consistent development. Balıkesir University was founded by the law 3837 published in 21281 numbered gazette dated July 11st, 1992. Having incorporated since January 1st, 1993, Balıkesir University has been carrying on its activities with 11 faculties, five institutes, five schools, 16 vocational schools, 20 research centers,1081 instructors, and 38.892 students. View full university