Cappadocia University

Kapadokya Üniversitesi
	University logo
Former names	Cappadocia Vocational School
Type	Foundation University
Established	2005
Founder	İlke Education and Health Foundation
Rector	Prof. Dr. Hasan Ali Karasar[1]
Academic staff	334 (2023–24)
Students	6,825 (2023–24)[2]
Undergraduates	6,825 (2023–24)
Postgraduates	424 (2023–24)
Doctoral students	12 (2023–24)
Location	Nevşehir, Istanbul, Turkey
Website	kapadokya.edu.tr

Cappadocia University (Turkish: Kapadokya Üniversitesi), formerly known as Cappadocia Vocational School (KMYO), is a foundation (private, non-profit) university established in 2005 by the İlke Education and Health Foundation. It received university status in 2017.[3] The university operates two main campuses: Mustafapaşa (Nevşehir province) and Pendik (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport).

History

Cappadocia University started as Cappadocia Vocational School with five associate degree programs in 2005. In 2017, it was granted university status.[4] It is recognized for its pioneering programs in civil aviation and health sciences, and is among the leading foundation universities in Turkey.[5]

Academic units

Faculties

Faculty of Humanities
Faculty of Dentistry
Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Schools and Vocational Schools

School of Health Sciences
School of Applied Sciences
Cappadocia Vocational School

Institutes

Institute of Graduate Education

Selected Vocational Programs

Civil Aviation Management
Cabin Services
Aircraft Technology
Flight Dispatcher Training
Dental Prosthesis Technology
Anesthesia
Dialysis
Physiotherapy
Emergency and First Aid
Audiometry
Opticianry
Pathology Laboratory Techniques
Medical Imaging Techniques
Computer Programming
Architectural Restoration
Tourist Guidance

Aviation Education and Authorizations

Cappadocia University is authorized by the Turkish Directorate General of Civil Aviation (SHGM) for multiple aviation training and certification programs.[6]

Human Resources

At Cappadocia University, there are a total of 229 academic staff members. This includes 90 instructors, 9 associate professors, 32 research assistants, 19 professors, 9 foreign academics, and 70 faculty members. [7]

Campus Life

Cappadocia University offers a wide range of facilities inside the campus, made to meet the students daily needs. The university provides places of worship, a cafeteria, bicycle paths, walkways, a health center, cafés, restaurants, a market, a stationery store, ATMs, and various service facilities, ensuring a comfortable and convenient campus experience for students. [8]

Sports Facility

There are many different sports facilities at the university that students with diverse interests can use for physical activities. These facilities include a table tennis area, bicycle paths, a football field, an indoor sports hall, a fitness room, an astro pitch, a basketball sports hall, and walkways, providing students with a variety of options to stay active and healthy. [9]

References

^ "University Administration" (in Turkish). Retrieved 29 July 2024.
^ "Turkish Council of Higher Education Statistics" (in Turkish). Retrieved 29 July 2024.
^ "Law on the Establishment of Cappadocia University" (in Turkish). Archived from the original on 9 July 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
^ "History of the University" (in Turkish). Retrieved 29 July 2024.
^ "YÖK: Cappadocia University" (in Turkish). Retrieved 29 July 2024.
^ "Aircraft Maintenance Personnel Language Proficiency Exam Center". kapadokya.edu.tr (archived). Archived from the original on 12 March 2017. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
^ "CAPPADOCIA UNIVERSITY - Study in Türkiye". www.studyinturkiye.gov.tr. Archived from the original on 2024-12-03. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
^ "CAPPADOCIA UNIVERSITY - Study in Türkiye". www.studyinturkiye.gov.tr. Archived from the original on 2024-12-03. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
^ "CAPPADOCIA UNIVERSITY - Study in Türkiye". www.studyinturkiye.gov.tr. Archived from the original on 2024-12-03. Retrieved 2025-12-27.

External links

[management-1] "University Administration" (in Turkish). Retrieved 29 July 2024.

[statistics-2] "Turkish Council of Higher Education Statistics" (in Turkish). Retrieved 29 July 2024.

[3] "Law on the Establishment of Cappadocia University" (in Turkish). Archived from the original on 9 July 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2017.

[4] "History of the University" (in Turkish). Retrieved 29 July 2024.

[5] "YÖK: Cappadocia University" (in Turkish). Retrieved 29 July 2024.

[6] "Aircraft Maintenance Personnel Language Proficiency Exam Center". kapadokya.edu.tr (archived). Archived from the original on 12 March 2017. Retrieved 29 July 2024.

[7] "CAPPADOCIA UNIVERSITY - Study in Türkiye". www.studyinturkiye.gov.tr. Archived from the original on 2024-12-03. Retrieved 2025-12-27.

[8] "CAPPADOCIA UNIVERSITY - Study in Türkiye". www.studyinturkiye.gov.tr. Archived from the original on 2024-12-03. Retrieved 2025-12-27.

[9] "CAPPADOCIA UNIVERSITY - Study in Türkiye". www.studyinturkiye.gov.tr. Archived from the original on 2024-12-03. Retrieved 2025-12-27.