Cukurova University

Cukurova University Balcalı Campus, which was established on 20 thousands decare terrain in east coast of Seyhan Dam Lake, is a natural park land due to its admirable view. The university, which is only 10 km far from city center, is among major universities of our country due to its modern substructure and modern facilities meeting every requirement of its student and staff. The establishment of the university, which is ranked at the first 500 in gradation of World's Universities and within the first five in gradation of our country, was founded in 1973. Adana Faculty of Agriculture founded as a part of Ankara University in 1969 and Cukurova Faculty of Medicine founded as a part of Erzurum Atatürk University in 1972 are major education institutions which were united under Cukurova University. The university which had only two faculties in the beginning, has 19 Faculties, 1 Colleges, 11 Vocational Schools, 1 State Conservatory, 4 Institutes and 38 Research and Application Centers.

The university has modern classrooms and lecture halls providing a comfortable and healthy setting for students to follow their courses. Prof. Dr. Mithat Özsan Conference Center consists of two halls, which are used for scientific and cultural events, and are equipped with the latest technology with the capacity of 450 and 150 people. It was named after the first rector of Cukurova University, Prof. Dr. Mithat Özsan. Mithat Özsan Conference Center receives the exhibitions with large foyer with the capacity of 450 people. As Faculty of Agriculture Akif Kansu Conference Hall hosts scientific and cultural events with the capacity of 150 people. Multi-purpose salon with rotating stage and with the capacity of 120 people, named as Afifa Jale Theatre, serves as important location for art events. There is also the Hippocrates Conference Hall with the capacity of 360 people in Faculty of Medicine in Balcalı Hospital. Open air theatre with the capacity of 3.500 people, which is located within campus and draws attention due to its modern architecture, is also used in variety events such as concerts and plays.