History
Ondokuz Mayis University is a modern state local university founded in 1975. Its main campus (Kurupelit) is located in Samsun, a city with an international harbour in the North of Turkey on the coast of the Black Sea. It has faculties and schools spread across Samsun and 6 counties.
Education
Our university consists of 18 faculties (Agriculture, Architecture, Business Administration, Communication, Dentistry, Divinity, Economics And Administrative Sciences, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, Medicine, Science and Letters, Tourism, Health Sciences, Sports Sciences, Veterinary Medicine); 1 conservatoire; 1 schools (School of Foreign Languages); 12 vocational schools which give two-year education (Alaçam, Bafra, Ballıca, Bafra Tourism, Çarşamba Mercantile Exchange, Havza, Justice, Health Services, Samsun, Terme, Vezirköprü, Yeşilyurt Demir-Çelik); and 5 graduate schools (Educational Sciences, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences).
Career
Students can be employed up to 60 hours/month in workrooms, laboratories, libraries and other units of the Faculties or Schools, or in the other administrative units of the Rectorate. After the quotas are announced in Faculties, Schools and Graduate Schools, students apply to the unit they want to work and final list is sent to the General Directorate of Health, Culture and Sports. Students start to work after the approval of the Rectorial Office.
Ondokuz Mayıs University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1501 Ranking
- 49 Scholarships
- 2,090 Academic Staff
- 52,874 Students
- 5,287 Students (int'l)
- 23,265 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Ondokuz Mayıs University Overview
Ondokuz Mayıs University Scholarships
Ondokuz Mayıs University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Ondokuz Mayıs University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
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Ondokuz Mayıs University Student Reviews & Awards
4.1
Based on 38 reviews
- 5 Star 17 Reviews
- 4 Star 13 Reviews
- 3 Star 4 Reviews
- 2 Star 2 Reviews
- 1 Star 2 Reviews
İnsan davranışları
Üniversite olarak çok iyidi ancak bölümümüzün konum pek uygun olmadığı için beklediğim kadar sosyal bir aktivitem olmadı ancak çok şey öğrendim insan davranışları hakkında, pazarlama ve tanıtım hakkında.
A Fun and Amazing Experience
My time at the university was both challenging and rewarding. I really appreciated the supportive professors and the variety of courses available, which allowed me to explore my interests. The campus community was welcoming, and there were plenty of opportunities to join clubs and events. One area that could be improved is the availability of more quiet study spaces, especially during exam periods. Overall, my experience was very positive, and I feel it prepared me well for future opportunities
Samsun University
- It is not a good choice if you do not like your area, no social life.
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Ondokuz Mayıs University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 28% Turkey
Top 37% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
1501
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1501 | - | 1501 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
No 2026 Ranking
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1762 | - | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
Within the scope of our university, there are 69 student clubs founded for various activities in cultural aspects, art, sports, ideology and career fields in order that the students can develop leadership characteristics, individual social relationships and decision-making skills and that they can spend their leisure time as effectively as possible.
Housing services
Guesthouse
- There is a Guesthouse located in Kurupelit Campus with 22 rooms and 48 beds capacity, located in a place with a great view of sea. There are also a restaurant, patisserie and game room in the Guesthouse.
- The hotel, which is next to an Olympic pool by the sea-side, has a capacity of 44 rooms and 90 beds. The hotel includes conference rooms, ball rooms and in the summer season, the hotel includes beach volleyball, wet football and children’s game area.
Library services
The Ondokuz Mayis University Library aims to support Ondokuz Mayis University's education programs, meets the information needs of its academic and administrative staff and students, and cooperates with other institutions at the national and international level.Ondokuz Mayis University Library offers an extensive system to support university degree programs, research and teaching.
Medical services
Our students, academic and administrative staff can get a full range of medical and dental services from University Hospital and faculty of Dentistry both of which are located in Kurupelit Campus and serves as the largest facilities in region. The General Directorate of health Health Center.
Campus life
Kurupelit Campus is situated on a land of 10,000 acres with a view of the Black Sea on the one side and a view of the nationally famous Kocadag Mountain on the other side, which is well known for its national yearly walks.
Sports facilities
Students can do sports in different fields by benefitting from outdoor and indoor sports halls. Within the scope of the university, there are 5 indoor sports halls, one of which has been designed for multiple purposes, 4 football fields (2 artificial turf fields, 2 grass pitches), 3 tennis courts, and 1 Olympic swimming pool. Diving pool, conditioning – strength development center, fitness center, and steam rooms are available in the pool complex for the university students, regional athletes and people living in Samsun.
Student clubs
There are 69 student clubs in Ondokuz May?s University which are created on the basis of enhancing students’ leadership skills, social interaction and decisision making abililities and these clubs act in various fields like culture, arts, sports and carrier etc.
Student clubs contribute to campus life and education via their culturai, artistic, scientific, sportive and technological activities like organizing concerts, workshopd, panels and conferences, participating in fairs, researches, observation or contests.
Ondokuz Mayıs University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Turkey Country
Samsun City