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Turkish-Japanese Science University Opens in Ankara
Turkish-Japanese Science and Technology University launches in Ankara after 13 years of planning.
In brief
Turkish-Japanese Science and Technology University launches in Ankara after 13 years of planning. The Turkish-Japanese Science and Technology University opened in Ankara in 2026 after 13 years following agreements between then-Prime Ministers Shinzo Abe and Recep Tayyip Erdogan in 2013. Originally reported by The…
University Opens in Ankara
The Turkish-Japanese Science and Technology University held an opening ceremony in Ankara on Wednesday, 2026-10-15.
100 Turkish Students Study AI and Earthquakes
About 100 Turkish students will study artificial intelligence, earthquakes and other fields with Japanese government support.
13-Year Delay After 2013 Agreement
The university took 13 years to open after then-Prime Ministers Shinzo Abe and Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed in 2013.
First-Year Programs Include AI and Earthquakes
The university will offer doctoral courses in AI digital technology and earthquake disaster science in its first year.
Joint Research with Tokyo Institute
The new university will conduct joint research projects with the Institute of Science Tokyo.
The essence
The Turkish-Japanese Science and Technology University opened in Ankara in 2026 after 13 years following agreements between then-Prime Ministers Shinzo Abe and Recep Tayyip Erdogan in 2013.
