# Turkish-Japanese Science University Opens in Ankara

> Turkish-Japanese Science and Technology University launches in Ankara after 13 years of planning.
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- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/15/japan/turkish-japanese-science-university-launch
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- Published: 2026-10-15T02:16:00+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.