Established in 1992, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University (COMU) is one of Turkey's leading universities with nearly 44.000 students and qualified academic and administrative staff. In its students' diversity, global outlook, and outstanding research, the COMU is also a university of effective change. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University's unique global appeal continues to grow with 13 faculties, four institutes, eight colleges, 12 vocational high schools, 26 research and application centers, and a Research Hospital. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University is an international university with the values of academic freedom, dynamism, transparency, flexibility, and innovation. Our main objective is to increase our impact from a local to a global level. To achieve this, the COMU is increasing its academic and social activities by hosting national and international congresses, meeting international academic standards, and developing high quality international strategic partnerships.
One of the significant strengths of the COMU is the academic staff, committed to excellence in teaching and research in a dynamic and creative academic environment. In this respect, COMU is trying to prevail in academic freedom for its academicians' strategic academic development. COMU offers an extensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Teaching is carried out through academic departments and interdisciplinary institutes and in partnership with internationally renowned higher education institutions.
Each year, following the National University Entrance Examination, students with higher scores attend the COMU. With its beautiful view over the Dardanelles Strait, the COMU has one of Turkey's most beautiful modern and safe campuses. Students can enjoy art exhibitions, concerts, cinema and theatre, and sports events throughout the academic year and various social and academic activities. The University also grants financial assistance to those in need. With its academic and student-oriented strategic view, the COMU aims to be one of Turkey's most competitive universities.
