Kocaeli University was established in 1992 in Izmit, adjacent to Istanbul, and includes in its structure 19 faculties, 16 technical institutes, and 4 institutes of postgraduate studies.
The campus in Umettepe is one of the first campuses established in Turkey and one of the most prominent in the world, as it occupies an important geographical location near natural landmarks, and away from all the hustle and bustle of cities, and extends over an area of 778,466 square meters, and includes many sports centers A hospital for scientific and applied research, modern scientific institutions, and other social facilities that guarantee all the basic needs of students.
