Hatay, located on the Syrian border in the southeasternmost corner of Türkiye, is a unique city known as the cradle of civilizations and the gastronomy capital of Türkiye. Antakya — one of history's first major cosmopolitan cities — is an ancient settlement where the first church of Christianity was established, located on the route of the Crusades, and rising at the crossroads of the Silk Road. The Harbiye waterfalls, Samandağ beaches, and the green slopes of the Amanos Mountains constitute its natural beauties, while the Hatay Archeology Museum houses one of the world's richest mosaic collections. Hatay Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi is the city's academic center with over forty thousand students. The Faculty of Medicine is the cornerstone of the region's healthcare infrastructure. The Faculty of Agriculture conducts research in line with the agricultural potential of the Amik Plain. The faculties of Tourism and Hotel Management, Architecture, and Engineering are strong programs. İskenderun Teknik Üniversitesi is a young institution specializing in maritime and engineering fields; its location in the İskenderun Gulf provides an advantage for marine sciences. Both universities were strengthened with infrastructure renovations after the 2023 earthquake. The cost of living is below the Türkiye average. Accommodation and daily expenses are much lower than in big cities. However, Hatay's real advantage is its cuisine: künefe, kağıt kebabı, oruk, humus, baba gannuş, sürkle peyniri, and haytalı — each of these flavors is a work of art in itself, and it is possible to enjoy all this richness even on a student budget. Fresh spices, pomegranate molasses, and olive oil are indispensable for Hatay tables in local markets. Social life is shaped by Hatay's multicultural structure. Antakya's historical long bazaar is one of Türkiye's oldest bazaars and bears traces of Arab, Turkish, Armenian, and Syriac cultures. Picnics at Harbiye waterfalls, sunbathing on Samandağ beach, organic breakfast in Vakıflı village — Türkiye's only Armenian village — visiting the Titus Tunnel, and taking a historical journey in Saint Pierre Church are the main activities. Hatay's tradition of tolerance creates a unique atmosphere where different religions and cultures coexist. İskenderun Demir-Çelik factory (İSDEMİR) is the region's largest industrial establishment and offers internship and career opportunities for engineering students. Agriculture and food processing sectors are strong. The tourism sector is growing with a focus on gastronomy tourism. İskenderun port provides employment in the field of logistics. Hatay's post-earthquake reconstruction process is creating new career opportunities in construction, urban planning, and social services. Hatay offers a unique experience where you will enrich yourself both academically and humanly with university years in Türkiye's city with the deepest cultural layers, where you will taste the masterpieces of world cuisine and trace the traces of different civilizations. Hatay cuisine has a unique heritage that deserves to be listed in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of gastronomy. The historical houses of Antakya have been restored and transformed into boutique hotels and cultural centers. The city's mosaic museum houses one of the world's largest mosaic collections. Harbiye's laurel trees and waterfalls were a sacred region called Daphne in ancient times. The agricultural productivity of the Amik Plain offers agricultural students a rich field study area. In the post-earthquake reconstruction process, the city is being equipped with modern infrastructure, and universities continue education in strengthened campuses. Hatay's culture of tolerance enables every student to respect differences and live together. Saint Pierre Church, as one of the first temples of Christianity, hosts thousands of pilgrims and tourists every year. Defne and Samandağ beaches are preferred for swimming in the summer months. The university's architecture program plays an active role in post-earthquake urban transformation projects. Every student studying in Hatay learns to respect different cultures and the art of living together. Hatay's gastronomic heritage is unique: künefe, kağıt kebabı, humus, babaganuş, oruk, and dozens of types of meze — Hatay, which is in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of gastronomy, is on the world stage with its food culture. Antakya's Uzun Çarşısı keeps the tradesmen tradition alive. Harbiye's laurel forests and waterfalls offer a mythological atmosphere. İskenderun port creates maritime and foreign trade careers. The post-earthquake solidarity culture has strengthened student communities. İskenderun Teknik Üniversitesi's iron and steel research has strong ties with the sector. The authentic culture of Vakıflı village and Samandağ beach are spots waiting to be discovered. Hatay offers a polyphonic university experience like the thousands of stones of its mosaics. The fishing boats and seaside restaurants of İskenderun Gulf are favorites of seafood enthusiasts. The university's tourism program offers a strong curriculum focused on gastronomy tourism. Reyhanlı and Kırıkhan districts carry economic dynamism with the vitality of border trade. Every day spent in Hatay is a different cultural discovery, a different taste experience.

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