Kahramanmaraş, located at the intersection of the Mediterranean and Southeastern Anatolia at the foothills of Ahir Dağı, is a historical Anatolian city famous worldwide for its ice cream. With the honor of being the first city to receive the Medal of Independence, this city, which bears the title Kahraman (Hero), is the capital of ice-cold ice cream, handmade copper pots, and string halva. The Germanicia ancient mosaics are magnificent Roman-era works that have come to light in recent excavations. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi, with over thirty-five thousand students, is the city's academic core. Avşar Kampüsü attracts attention with its modern infrastructure. While the Faculty of Medicine forms the basis of the region's health services, the faculties of Engineering, Forestry, and Textiles offer programs compatible with the region's economic profile. The Department of Food Engineering also conducts scientific research on Maraş ice cream. Kahramanmaraş İstiklal Üniversitesi, as a young institution, is expanding the city's academic capacity. The cost of living is below the Türkiye average. Accommodation and daily expenses are far below those of big cities. Maraş cuisine is rich and satisfying: eli yağda maraş dondurması, walnut sausage, tarhana, kulak soup, and saç arası yayla kebabı are flavors suitable for student budgets. Fresh products are abundant in local markets. Since the city is compact, transportation costs are low. Social life is shaped by nature activities at the foothills of Ahir Dağı. Picnic and camping at Başkonuş Yaylası, hiking in Kapıçam Tabiat Parkı, exploring Döngel Mağaraları, and skiing at Yedikuyular Kayak Merkezi in winter are the main activities. The Germanicia Mosaic Museum offers a world-class collection. Traditional handicrafts — coppersmithing, carpet weaving — can be discovered with workshop visits. The university's cultural events and spring festivals keep the social calendar alive. Proximity to Gaziantep creates opportunities for weekend gastronomy tours. The textile and yarn industry is Kahramanmaraş's economic strength; it is one of Türkiye's largest yarn production centers. Iron and steel, energy, and food sectors are also sources of employment. Factories in Organized Industrial Zones offer internship opportunities to engineering and business students. The Maraş dondurması brand creates a career field in the gastronomy and food sector. The forest products industry creates employment compatible with the region's natural resources. Kahramanmaraş, with its spirit of heroism, the sweetness of its ice cream, and the coolness of Ahir Dağı, is a simple but powerful city that will enrich your university years both academically and personally. The preparation of Maraş dondurması is a performance art in itself; this unique flavor prepared with goat's milk and salep has not been imitated anywhere else in the world. The university's faculty of forestry uses the rich biodiversity of Ahir Dağı as a research area. The agricultural potential of Elbistan Ovası and the Afşin-Elbistan thermal power plant offer career opportunities in the energy sector. The city's handicraft tradition — coppersmithing, wood carving, and carpet weaving — are living parts of its cultural identity. Kahramanmaraş's safe and friendly environment is reassuring for families. Yedikuyular Kayak Merkezi is a growing facility for winter sports, and the university ski club organizes regular events. Rafting and nature sports can be done in the Ceyhan Nehri valley. The university's food engineering laboratories are among the region's most modern facilities. The apple orchards of Göksun district and the forests of Andırın offer natural richness. Students studying in Maraş absorb the city's spirit of heroism, sincerity, and culture of solidarity. These values form a strong foundation in every career path. Maraş dondurması is the world's slowest melting ice cream, and the food science behind this unique product is among the university's research topics. Yedikuyular offers an alternative for winter sports. Elbistan Karakaya dam lake and Göksun plateaus are ideal for nature escapes. The mosaics of the ancient city of Germanicia reflect the artistic richness of the Roman period. The textile research center develops innovative fabric technologies in cooperation with the sector. The infrastructure strengthened after the earthquake has increased the quality of the campus. Göksun's mountain agriculture and Türkoğlu's industrial infrastructure show the contribution of the districts. Maraş cloth and coppersmithing keep centuries-old traditions alive. The resilient spirit of Maraş also permeates every student who studies here; this city, which teaches not to give up in the face of difficulties, gives not only a diploma but also a life lesson. The university's textile engineering program is in direct cooperation with the city's yarn industry. The cool air of Başkonuş Yaylası is ideal for summer camps. The historical heritage of the Dulkadiroğlu Beyliği adds a medieval depth to the city. The agricultural areas of Pazarcık and the industrial facilities of Türkoğlu show the economic diversity of the districts. Studying at a university in a city that grew up with Maraş dondurması is a sweet experience.

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