A Word From the Rector

Dear Prospective Students or Faculty Members,

Welcome to Harran University, a center of advanced research and a place of modern education. Aiming at raising the higher education and scientific research standarts of Turkey, we have spent utmost effort in creating an environment that will suit to the learning needs of our  nation's  young  generation for almost 20 years. In addition, our academic staff have always aimed to lead in producing and dissemination of the scientific knowledge. We also believe that it is among our duties to contribute to the cultural development of our society. The highest standards of teaching and learning that we provide to our students help them equip themselves with the knowledge and the necessary skills that today's labor market demands. We are proud of our student friendly academic staff and convinced that the encouraging atmosphere that we have attained in Harran University will direct our highly qualified team of researchers to more outstanding projects. In the light of Ataturk's principles and reforms, our modern perspective and productivity oriented goals will place us in line with the acquisitions of our democratic and secular nation.

Prof.Dr. Ibrahim Halil MUTLU
Rector

Harran University in Brief

Harran University receives its name from the historical town of Harran which is situated 44 km. southeast of the city of Sanliurfa (Turkey) that housed one of the first universities of the world. This school was known to be an important center attracting many world-famous scholars of the 11th century.

Today's Harran University was established in July 1992 in the city of Sanliurfa, the center of the country's largest development project, namely GAP project, which provides irrigation water and electricity mainly to 11 provinces of the Southeastern Anatolia.

The University has since advanced a great deal by devising undergraduate and graduate programs of study as well as being a leader in scientific research. Today, it employs more than 400 faculty members who provide world-class education to about 12000 students in over 60 major degreee programs. Most of the academic and research services are offered at three main campuses in Sanliurfa, as well as distant campuses in eight nearby towns.

Our Vision

Harran University will be a world-class institution forming strong relationships with the society through scientific research and educational services, taking steps towards being in a leading position in higher education absorbing global values.

Our Mission

Our mission is to contribute to the scientific development by means of producing knowledge and technology at a global scale, to reintroduce productive individuals who are questioning, inquisitive and aiming at continuous progress to the society, to act effectively and distinctively in sustainability of society's progress.