Artvin is a small but charming city in the northeastern corner of Turkey with the most dramatic natural landscapes of the Black Sea. The deep canyons of the Çoruh Vadisi, the untouched forests of Karagöl-Sahara Milli Parkı, the tropical-looking Karagöl of Borçka, and the historical stone bridges of Yusufeli — Artvin is Turkey's hidden natural treasure. Artvin Çoruh Üniversitesi is the academic center of the city with its more than ten thousand students. The Faculty of Forestry conducts research in the richest forest ecosystems of the Black Sea. The faculties of Engineering, Education, and Health Sciences are basic programs. Face-to-face interaction is strong with the advantage of a small university. The cost of living is among the lowest in Turkey. Artvin cuisine has a unique character that blends Black Sea and Caucasian flavors. Since the city is small, transportation costs are minimal. Rafting on the Çoruh Nehri — one of Turkey's best rafting spots — trekking in Karagöl-Sahara, participation in the Kafkasör Festivali, nature photography in Macahel Vadisi, camping in Hatila Vadisi Milli Parkı, and picnicking in Borçka Karagöl are the main activities. Artvin's Kafkasör Festivali is famous for its bullfights and plateau festivals. Proximity to the Georgian border offers a cross-border cultural experience. Forestry, energy (hydroelectric power plant projects), tourism, and tea production are Artvin's economic areas. Artvin offers a unique university experience in the wildest nature of Turkey, in the flow of the Çoruh, in the breeze of the Caucasus. The bond established with nature in this small city lasts a lifetime. Artvin's Macahel Vadisi is one of Turkey's most pristine ecological corridors and is a valuable area for biodiversity research. Hatila Vadisi Milli Parkı offers a natural laboratory to forestry students with its rare plant species. The historical bridges and canyons of Yusufeli are engineering marvels. Proximity to the Georgian border creates the opportunity to experience Caucasian culture. The plateaus and lakes in Şavşat's Karagöl Sahara Milli Parkı are like paradise. The tropical-looking forest of Borçka Karagöl is on the list of world nature photographers. Rafting in the wild currents of the Çoruh Nehri is a world-class adventure sport. The university's environmental engineering program investigates the environmental impacts of hydroelectric power plant projects. Artvin's small scale creates an intimate community, and every student is recognized. The historical castles of Ardanuç and the nature of Meydancık enrich district explorations. The bullfighting festival in Kafkasör Yaylası is Artvin's most colorful event. The university's forestry research contributes to the protection of Caucasian biodiversity. Artvin's Çoruh Festival attracts international participation with rafting competitions and cultural events. Camili Biyosfer Rezerv Alanı is on the UNESCO list and is a natural laboratory for biology students. Artvin's mountain roads are challenging but rewarding tracks for motorcycle and bicycle tours. Hopa's coast offers one of the easternmost beaches of the Black Sea. The Kemalpaşa border gate provides access to Georgia. Artvin's small population gives the city a family-like, intimate community atmosphere. Murgul's mining past and Yusufeli's new settlement area show the city's transformation. Artvin's biodiversity is the richest part of the Caucasian ecosystem. Each district offers a different nature experience, and there is no end to the beauties to be discovered in all four seasons. University years spent in Artvin are a unique adventure experience in Turkey's wildest nature. The Çoruh Nehri hosts the rafting championship. Şavşat Karagöl's autumn colors are a photographer's dream. Artvin's rich bird population is a valuable resource for ornithology research. The bond established with nature in this small but charming city lasts a lifetime. Every student studying in Artvin discovers the wild beauty of the Caucasus. Artvin's mountain roads are Turkey's most dramatic routes for landscape photography. Arhavi's tea gardens and Hopa's coast offer a sea-mountain meeting. In this city, you discover a new valley and a new waterfall every day. Each valley of Artvin offers a separate world, and each plateau offers a separate paradise. In this city, you feel the real power of nature and learn to live in harmony with it. ---

Browse all 1 universities in Artvin. The list below includes public and foundation universities, with department offerings, base scores, success rankings, and campus information.