Kayseri University, which prepares its students for life in the best possible way through its practice- and project-oriented mission, has been awarded the “Sports-Friendly Campus” title by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).

At the “Sports-Friendly Campus Awards” certificate ceremony held at Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University and graced by the presence of YÖK President Prof. Dr. Erol Özvar, Rector Prof. Dr. Kurtuluş Karamustafa accepted this highly significant award on behalf of Kayseri University from YÖK President Prof. Dr. Erol Özvar, expressed his hope that the award would bring benefit to both Kayseri University and the city of Kayseri.

Kayseri University Rector Prof. Dr. Kurtuluş Karamustafa stated, “Our Kayseri University, which makes a difference in higher education through its applied education model, dynamic institutional vision, and academic stance that values youth, has added yet another achievement to its list of successes. As a result of evaluations conducted by independent experts, Kayseri University has earned the title of ‘Sports-Friendly Campus.’

Following detailed reviews for this prestigious title—for which a total of 81 different campuses from 73 universities applied—31 campuses from 30 universities that successfully met the criteria were selected as ‘Sports-Friendly Campuses.’ Kayseri University achieved a major success by ranking 11th on this distinguished and impressive list. We are striving to build a pioneering campus not only in professional and technical higher education but also in culture, the arts, and the unifying power of sports.

17 June 2026 Wednesday