Yalova is a compact, green, and peaceful coastal city located on the southern shore of the Marmara Sea, opposite İstanbul. This small province, with a population of less than three hundred thousand, is geographically less than an hour away from İstanbul by ferry, and this proximity provides the city with a unique strategic advantage. With its thermal springs, pear orchards, flower festivals, and lush nature at the foothills of the Samanlı Mountains, Yalova is a haven for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city. It offers an ideal alternative for students who cannot stand the stress of living in İstanbul but do not want to break away from İstanbul's opportunities. Although Yalova Üniversitesi is a young institution, it attracts attention with its rapidly developing programs. The faculties of Engineering, Law, Economics and Administrative Sciences, and Health Sciences form the basic academic structure. The biggest advantage of being a small university is that the student-faculty ratio is low and the opportunity for one-on-one interaction is high; there is no risk of getting lost in hundreds of people in large universities. The campus has modern infrastructure and strong integration with daily life with its location close to the city center. The university's research in the fields of thermal tourism and ornamental plants directly overlaps with Yalova's local potential. While the Faculty of Art and Design attracts attention with its creative programs, student communities on campus have created an active participation culture around environmental protection, social responsibility, and sports clubs. In terms of cost of living, Yalova is extremely advantageous. Accommodation and daily expenses are much lower than İstanbul; it is possible to live comfortably here with one-third of the budget in İstanbul. Everything from Yalova pears to olive oil, from fish to vegetables is fresh and economical in local markets. Moreover, it is practical and economical to go to İstanbul and back by ferry on weekends — to benefit from concerts, exhibitions, and events. Yalova's social life is shaped around nature and thermal riches. Thermal spas are famous for their healing waters that have attracted people for centuries and are suitable weekend relaxation spots for students. Nature walks to Sudüşen Şelalesi, picnic areas in Delmece Yaylası, promenade walks along the coast, and swimming in Çınarcık beaches in summer are part of daily life. Yalova's famous flower festival attracts thousands of visitors every year. Cafes in the city center and seaside restaurants create a friendly socializing environment. The ferry distance to İstanbul also makes the social life of the big city accessible. In terms of career opportunities, Yalova's own market is limited, but proximity to İstanbul largely compensates for this situation. Thermal tourism, the ornamental plants sector, and yacht manufacturing are the city's niche employment areas. Yalova Shipyard Zone offers career opportunities in ship and yacht construction. The agriculture and food sector is also stable. The transition to the İstanbul job market after graduation is extremely practical thanks to the ferry connection. Yalova offers a university experience right in front of İstanbul's door but away from its crowds and stress. You can attend classes on campus in the morning and meet your friends in İstanbul in the afternoon, and watch the stars on Yalova's coast in the evening. Small but smart, quiet but accessible — Yalova is exactly such a city. The university years spent in this coastal city, which brings together the best of both worlds, allow you to graduate by preserving many things lost in big cities — peace, nature, and sincerity. The young and dynamic structure of Yalova Üniversitesi also brings with it the excitement of being part of a growing institution; here, every student is not a number, but an individual. This city, where you can relax in thermal waters, walk on the beach, and reach out to İstanbul by ferry, is the address of smart choices. Yalova's small scale ensures that everyone in the city knows each other, and this creates a strong sense of community. The municipality's student-friendly policies, free access to cultural events, and advantages such as bicycle paths between the campus and the coast increase the quality of life. The coastline stretching from the ferry pier to the campus is one of Turkey's most beautiful school routes.

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