Campus Life

Campus Life

Founded in 2008, Yalova University serves as a gateway to scientific knowledge in Yalova, a hidden gem of the Marmara region renowned for its natural beauty, surrounded by the sea and forests.

As a public university, Yalova University aims to educate skilled, forward-thinking individuals who will help shape the future. It offers associate, undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes through its Graduate School, nine faculties, one school, and five vocational schools. Its 14 research and application centres also undertake significant work that contributes to scientific knowledge.

Prioritising innovative departments in fields that address Türkiye’s needs, Yalova University continues to distinguish itself through its expert academic staff.

Yalova University builds strong partnerships to create value for its region, Türkiye, and the wider world. Through cooperation agreements across various fields, it enriches theoretical education with practical experience in production activities.

Despite its relatively recent establishment, the University has made significant progress in building on its regional and geographical potential and enhancing its appeal. Agreements with a broad range of organisations, from public institutions to leading business representatives, have established a strong foundation for collaboration. Grants from Türkiye’s major research and project funding bodies also continue to expand its educational and research activities.

Alongside its strategic priorities, Yalova University implements projects to strengthen its institutional identity, support staff through lifelong learning, expand social, sporting, and technological opportunities for students, and deepen its links with the business community.

Student Life Centre

The Student Life Centre offers convenient access to everyday services and social spaces on campus. Facilities include a central cafeteria, student club offices, a post office, a bank branch, a hair salon, a convenience store, a stationery shop, and cafés.

Library

Yalova University Library provides access to information resources to support teaching, learning, and research. It has a seating capacity of 226, a computer room, and three group study rooms.

The two-storey library building covers 1,654.70 m² and features catalogue search computers and self-service book borrowing and return stations, enabling efficient, high-quality service.

Yalova University Library provides access to information resources to support teaching, learning, and research. Open 24/7, it has a seating capacity of 226, a computer room, and three group study rooms. Its collection includes approximately 109,000 print books and more than 220,000 e-books.

Accommodation Services

Student dormitories operated by the Credit and Dormitories Institution (KYK) are available across several districts of Yalova. These include Akça Hatun Girls’ Dormitory, Dilşad Hatun Student Dormitory, and Yalova Girls’ Dormitory in central Yalova; Termal Student Dormitory in Termal; and Çınarcık Girls’ Dormitory in Çınarcık. Together, KYK dormitories in Yalova accommodate approximately 5,900 students.

Private student dormitories, apartment-style accommodation, and rental properties are also available in the city centre and surrounding districts, offering Yalova University students a range of options to suit different budgets and needs.

Health Services

Yalova University’s Medical and Social Centre is staffed by two specialists in family medicine, a nurse, a psychologist, and a laboratory technician. The Centre provides outpatient consultations, injections, wound care, and laboratory tests. Patients may also be kept under observation when necessary.

Psychological counselling and smoking cessation clinic services are also available.

Dining Services

Lunch and dinner are served in five student dining halls across our campuses, with food engineers overseeing hygiene and food safety. Five canteens are also available for students and staff.

The University also offers a meal scholarship programme to support students.

Student Clubs

Yalova University has 85 student clubs, including 79 cultural clubs and six sports clubs. Students can join clubs that match their interests and take part in a wide range of sporting, social, and cultural activities.

Cultural and Sports Facilities

Yalova University has three conference halls for social and cultural events: the 15 July Conference Hall, with a seating capacity of 185; the SKS Conference Hall, seating 200; and the Rectorate Conference Hall, seating 130.

The University also offers four outdoor and two indoor sports facilities, including an artificial turf pitch, football, volleyball, and tennis courts, and a fitness centre.

Part-Time Employment Opportunities

Students who wish to work and gain experience in areas that match their interests while studying can take up part-time roles in the University’s administrative and academic units.