Focus on Quality and International Success in Uşak University Promotion

Uşak University Rector Prof. Dr. Ekrem Savaş met with high school administrators and guidance counselors from Uşak at a meeting held at Ertuğrul Gazi Anatolian Imam Hatip High School. Highlighting that Uşak University is a center for quality education, Rector Savaş emphasized that the university’s high-quality work, recognized internationally, has also been officially accredited by YÖKAK (Higher Education Quality Council of Turkey).

Rector Savaş stated that students who choose Uşak University will be part of a rich educational experience that includes student clubs, TÜBİTAK and BAP project funding, international exchange programs, and vibrant social and cultural activities. He added that the university, which has received full accreditation for five years, is ready to welcome new students.

Rector Savaş: “We Are a Fully Accredited University and Look to the Future with Confidence”

Prof. Dr. Ekrem Savaş noted that Uşak University has been fully accredited by YÖKAK, allowing graduates to use their diplomas with international validity. Emphasizing the importance they place on quality efforts, he stated that 15 programs have been accredited and 30 more are under evaluation.

Touching on Uşak University’s international achievements, Savaş shared that the university ranked within the 1001–1500 band globally in the THE Impact Rankings 2025, and entered the top 400 universities in the SDG 4 – Quality Education category.

Savaş also underlined the strengthening of the academic staff, noting that in 2017, there was one academic for every 45 students, and by 2025, this ratio had improved to 1:26.

A University That Earns Full Marks from Its Students

Referring to the 2025 results of the Turkey University Experience Research (TÜDA) developed by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), Rector Savaş said that Uşak University ranked 36th among 205 universities in overall satisfaction and 2nd among universities established after 2006.

University–Industry Collaboration and Applied Education Model

Rector Savaş highlighted that Uşak University stands out not only for academic education but also for applied training. With its 7+1 undergraduate and 3+1 vocational school models, students spend their final semester working in the industry.

“With this system, our students are introduced to the business world before graduation, and many secure jobs before completing their studies,” he said.

Expanding Our International Network

Prof. Dr. Ekrem Savaş shared the progress in international exchange programs at Uşak University. While there were only 10 bilateral cooperation agreements in 2017, that number has now reached 96. He noted that the number of Erasmus agreements increased from 67 to 144, and agreements under the Mevlana Exchange Program rose from 10 to 47.

“We are building stronger and broader collaborations with universities around the world,” he said.

Rector Savaş: “Our Sports-Friendly Campus Is One of the Greenest in the World”

Highlighting that the university has received various awards, such as the Barrier-Free University and Sports-Friendly Campus, Savaş also mentioned the social and academic opportunities available to students. He said the green campus structure, student living areas, and sports facilities contribute significantly to students’ development.

Deputy Provincial Director of National Education Mehmet Şenliyurt thanked Rector Prof. Dr. Savaş for sharing valuable insights at the meeting. The event concluded with Rector Savaş answering questions from the guidance counselors.