Middle East technical university is one of the best universities in the region, and the top rated technical university in Turkey.
METU is well distinguished and esteemed. This reputation is what prompted me to apply, and become part of the METU heritage.

METU offers a variety of programmes in various fields such as Engineering, Sciences, Education, and many more.the medium of instruction is English in all of the courses.

Being an international student in METU is quite the experience, not necessarily a positive one.I have quickly came to realise that in order to get by, learning Turkish is a must, even within the classroom. Where almost the entire teaching body are of Turkish nationality, and they naturally switch to Turkish even when making exam corrections, for example.

Being an international indeed comes with its challenges.

I would recommend it because of its campus, its historic background and academic vulnerability. One can easily found social activites in the campus such as student clubs.There are plenty of them. Actually,it is possible to live in the campus without literally going outside of the campus.

METU is a great university where students can develop their critical thinking and problem solving skills. You can work with professors in different projects and experiments. The classes are designed for the student to not only learn but implement the knowledge as well. Also the student opportunities are great. There are many different student clubs where you can do extracurricular activities. METU has a great campus, it’s like a small village with various students from all over Turkey and the world. It’s a great experience studying here.

I am IN LOVE with my university. It basically offers everything a student can basically want. It has many different departments so you can really find what works for you as your field of study. The professors in METU are one of a kind. I can easily say that they are some of the best in their fields and they do everything in their power for students to develop academically. For student life in general, I can easily say that it is the best university in Turkey with the greatest quality and variety of student clubs. It has up to 100 student clubs and this number doesn’t even involve the sports teams! Students really discover themselves through these clubs. Some even make a second career out of it! The campus, oh THE CAMPUS!!! Since it is a crowded university it has many dormitories for students and accommodation places for professors as well. It has many social, sports, entertainment facilities. When I was researching universities and I talked to people who had graduated from METU, they ALL talked about one thing in common: Graduates from METU are everywhere and people from METU have a whole different special connection with each other. They always help each other out and you can find a person from METU where ever you go!

METU appears as a university where a student can build some of the skills required for his/her future professional life. This quality, unfortunately, cannot be found in every graduate programs throughout Turkey. At least at my time.

Although lacking focus on extracurricular activities, sufficient emphasis is made on academics with a highly competitive environment and extremely qualified faculty. A bit more work on smooth and open communication, especially about rules, regulations and options available, is needed. Accommodation is severely lacking.

Located in the heart of Ankara, METU offers a campus experience like no other. From state of the art research labs to top notch sports facilities, METU truly utilizes the mammoth 11000 acre campus it boasts.

As a Chemical Engineering major, I not only had professors from reputable global universities, but also, I got to work under the tutelage of highly professional, leading scientists in the form of undergraduate research projects. Since METU is primarily a Technical University, there is almost always some project going on, for those interested in research. You can also start your own projects, should there be no ongoing ones that are in line with your interests. Additionally, there is a massive research center (METU Technopolis/Teknokent) connected to the main campus where several leading research companies and start-ups have set up shop. Although not easy for foreign students, it definitely is possible to work there as a part time/full time intern.

Brilliant academics and facilities aside, the university has multiple sports complexes, gymnasiums, playing fields and even a stadium where you will always find people relaxing and taking a breather from the hectic academic life. There are multiple cafes spread out across the campus, including a mini shopping mall, so essentially everything you need will be within the campus. Should you, however, want to go off campus, there are plenty of public transport service points within the campus. The walks from the central campus to the gates, although somewhat long, are very scenic and very refreshing courtesy of the artificial forests.

Unlike most universities in Turkey, METU has on campus accommodation too, should one choose to stay there. Although relatively cheap, they are a bit small, and provide very basic necessities. That said, there are 20 dormitories (each with a capacity of roughly 300) with several different room configurations, so you can choose the kind of room you would prefer.

For students interested in extra curricular activities, METU has a plethora of societies, clubs and sports teams which are very welcoming of new participants. However, most of these activities require at least a basic level of the Turkish Language, due to which these clubs and societies vastly lack foreign students. The university has very limited quotas for foreign students, which make them a very tiny proportion of the student body. As a result, the university severely lacks internationality, and although a lot of students can speak English, for one to truly merge into the student body and be accepted, they need to be able to speak the language.

All in all, at METU, you have a world of opportunities, should you be willing to step outside your comfort zone. Be warned though, with an acceptance rate under 10%, METU accepts only the crème de la crème, which makes it a highly competitive environment, ideal, for those who thrive under pressure!

As an international student, I opted for this university due to its good reputation in my country and the cultural proximity of our countries. Mostly, it has been a rewarding experience as far as education is concerned. However, regarding the social life on campus for international students, there is barely any to be found. Every single student club and society is Turk dominated; no surprise there. Career fairs and other extracurricular seminars and exhibitions et cetera are all conducted in the Turkish language, with no regard given to the plea of the internationals. The internationals have their own society wherein they help each other out, which is commendable. Be that as it may, more regard should be given to the needs of international students if the university wants to continue to claim its status as an international university.

The university is a suitable option considering undergraduate studies. It is very economical. The curriculum is satisfactory but the semesters are short which makes it very stressful. The facilities available are remarkable. The campus has a huge forest cover, lakes, numerous sports facilities, restaurants and markets which makes life relaxing and comfortable.

In my opinion,METU is the best university in Turkey.Campus life is amazing,education of this university is perfect and this university is in Ankara where is capital city of Turkey.I’m expecting this school to give me a good job after school.