# Cappadocia University

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Cappadocia University Kapadokya Üniversitesi University logo Former name Cappadocia Vocational School Type Foundation University Established 2005 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](/source/Turkish_language): *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

1. **[^](#cite_ref-management_1-0)** ["University Administration"](https://kapadokya.edu.tr/hakkimizda/yonetim) (in Turkish). Retrieved 29 July 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-statistics_2-0)** ["Turkish Council of Higher Education Statistics"](https://istatistik.yok.gov.tr/) (in Turkish). Retrieved 29 July 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Law on the Establishment of Cappadocia University"](https://web.archive.org/web/20170709134501/http://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2017/07/20170701-21.htm) (in Turkish). Archived from [the original](https://www.resmigazete.gov.tr/eskiler/2017/07/20170701-21.htm) on 9 July 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["History of the University"](https://www.kapadokya.edu.tr/hakkimizda/tarihce) (in Turkish). Retrieved 29 July 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["YÖK: Cappadocia University"](https://www.yok.gov.tr/universiteler/universitelerimiz/kapadokya-universitesi) (in Turkish). Retrieved 29 July 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Aircraft Maintenance Personnel Language Proficiency Exam Center"](https://web.archive.org/web/20170312035015/http://bpdys.kapadokya.edu.tr/). *kapadokya.edu.tr (archived)*. Archived from [the original](http://bpdys.kapadokya.edu.tr/) on 12 March 2017. Retrieved 29 July 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["CAPPADOCIA UNIVERSITY - Study in Türkiye"](http://web.archive.org/web/20241203165506/https://www.studyinturkiye.gov.tr/UniversityTurkey/Detail?uId=325756). *www.studyinturkiye.gov.tr*. Archived from [the original](https://www.studyinturkiye.gov.tr/UniversityTurkey/Detail?uId=325756) on 2024-12-03. Retrieved 2025-12-27.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["CAPPADOCIA UNIVERSITY - Study in Türkiye"](http://web.archive.org/web/20241203165506/https://www.studyinturkiye.gov.tr/UniversityTurkey/Detail?uId=325756). *www.studyinturkiye.gov.tr*. Archived from [the original](https://www.studyinturkiye.gov.tr/UniversityTurkey/Detail?uId=325756) on 2024-12-03. Retrieved 2025-12-27.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["CAPPADOCIA UNIVERSITY - Study in Türkiye"](http://web.archive.org/web/20241203165506/https://www.studyinturkiye.gov.tr/UniversityTurkey/Detail?uId=325756). *www.studyinturkiye.gov.tr*. Archived from [the original](https://www.studyinturkiye.gov.tr/UniversityTurkey/Detail?uId=325756) on 2024-12-03. Retrieved 2025-12-27.

## External links

- [Official website](https://www.kapadokya.edu.tr/)

- [Continuous Education Center (archived)](https://web.archive.org/web/20170505170639/http://sem.kapadokya.edu.tr/)

- [Slot Services Center (archived)](https://web.archive.org/web/20170312034158/http://shm.kapadokya.edu.tr/)

- [Hot Air Balloon Center (archived)](https://web.archive.org/web/20200923151642/https://hotairballoon.kapadokya.edu.tr/)

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