Başkent Üniversitesi

Başkent University's mission is to nurture individuals who embrace the objectivity of science, possess a national consciousness, carry the spirit of inquiry and research, respect rationality and science, and are mindful of human rights and the environment. The university aims to contribute to raising the technological, social, economic, and cultural level of the Turkish people through education, research, and promoting science, while remaining committed to improving human health and protecting environmental rights. The university's vision is to be a home offering high-level education grounded in scientific production in medicine and advanced medical practices as an international brand, translating that into added value for society on its way to its rightful place among modern civilization.

Başkent University stands out as the first private university in Turkey specialized in health sciences and operates one of the country's largest private university hospital networks, with branches in several cities and advanced specializations in organ transplantation, burn treatment, oncology, and cardiology. Hosting 16,000 students across 12 faculties and 8 institutes, it ranks among Turkey's largest private universities. The university is located in three modern campuses in the capital, Ankara. It offers diverse programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and health sciences alongside engineering, law, communication, and fine arts, with study options in both Turkish and English. The university maintains a distinguished academic staff including prominent professors and physicians, advanced research laboratories, scholarships for outstanding students, and an international relations office that supports foreign students in admission and accommodation.