Bolu, located in the Western Black Sea region, is known for the fairytale beauty of Abant Gölü and is known as Turkey's capital of culinary arts and gastronomy. Yedigöller Milli Parkı, Gölcük Tabiat Parkı, and Kartalkaya Kayak Merkezi fill the city with nature activities in all four seasons. Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal Üniversitesi, with over twenty-five thousand students, is the city's academic center. The Faculty of Medicine is strong. The Gastronomy and Culinary Arts program offers one of Turkey's most prestigious culinary educations. The faculties of Engineering, Education, and Economics and Administrative Sciences are core programs. The cost of living is low. Bolu cuisine offers one of Turkey's richest food cultures. Walking on the shore of Abant Gölü, skiing in Kartalkaya, picnicking in Gölcük, autumn photography in Yedigöller, and exploring the historical Ottoman houses of Mudurnu are the main activities. Mengen Aşçılar Festivali is one of the most important events in the gastronomy world. Forestry, tourism, food, and machinery industries are the economic sectors. Bolu offers a unique university experience in the fairytale lake of Abant, on the slopes of Kartalkaya, and in the culinary tradition of Mengen. The changing colors of Abant Gölü in four seasons — spring green, summer blue, autumn red, winter white — are perfect for nature photography. Kartalkaya is one of Turkey's most popular ski resorts. Mengen district is known as Turkey's land of chefs, and Mengen Aşçılar Festivali is one of the most prestigious events in the gastronomy world. The lake and its surroundings in Gölcük Tabiat Parkı are ideal for picnics. The Ottoman houses of Mudurnu preserve the historical texture. The university's gastronomy program offers one of Turkey's most respected culinary educations, and its graduates work in world cuisines. The plateaus of Seben and the historical structures of Göynük show the district's richness. The Bolu tunnel facilitates Istanbul-Ankara transportation. Yedigöller can also be accessed from Bolu. The university campus offers an academic environment intertwined with nature with its abundance of green spaces. Bolu cheese and local delicacies are a natural curriculum resource for gastronomy students. The university's medical faculty is the region's health center. The underwater forest of Seben Gölü is a unique natural formation in the world. The historical structures and canyon of Göynük are a day trip route. Yeniçağa Gölü is an important wetland for bird watching. The university's İzzet Baysal Hastanesi is the region's reference healthcare institution with its modern medical infrastructure. The unspoiled nature of Kıbrıscık is a treasure waiting to be discovered. Bolu's central location is equidistant to Istanbul and Ankara and provides easy access to both major cities. The culinary tradition of Mengen is one of the most valuable heritages of Turkish culinary culture. Abant's winter landscape is fairytale-like with its frozen lake and snow-covered pine forests. Kartalkaya's slopes are perfect for a weekend ski getaway. Mudurnu's Ottoman houses have been converted into boutique hotels after restoration. The university's health tourism research is evaluating the region's thermal potential. Bolu's central location offers equal distance to Istanbul and Ankara. Mengen's culinary tradition inspires the university's gastronomy program. Students studying in this city experience both academic and personal development in Turkey's paradise of nature. The university's psychology and social work programs are compatible with the region's needs. The bicycle path around Abant can be used in all four seasons. Bolu's four-season climate offers a different nature experience in every season. Kartalkaya's apres-ski culture creates a social atmosphere. The university years spent in this nature paradise offer an excellent environment for both academic and personal development. The university's sports sciences program benefits from the Kartalkaya advantage with its winter sports expertise. Bolu's healthy lifestyle culture — clean air, organic food, nature sports — offers students a quality life. The UNESCO recognition of Mengen cuisine provides gastronomy students with an international perspective. Bolu's gastronomy tradition is not just a profession but a philosophy of life. The university years spent in the tranquility of Abant, the excitement of Kartalkaya, and the flavor of Mengen are a unique experience. Every student studying in the capital of nature discovers the true meaning of quality of life.

Browse all 2 universities in Bolu. The list below includes public and foundation universities, with department offerings, base scores, success rankings, and campus information.