Malatya Turgut Ozal University

Malatya Turgut Ozal University (MTU) is a public higher education institution established in 2018, located in Malatya, a region with strong agricultural potential and growing relevance in health, engineering, and digital technologies. As a young and dynamic university, MTU adopts a development-oriented approach that prioritises research quality, interdisciplinary collaboration, and societal impact in alignment with national and international higher education priorities.

The University positions itself as a research university candidate for Turkish Higher Education System, focusing on strengthening its research ecosystem through thematic specialisation, capacity building, and performance-driven governance. MTU’s academic structure is shaped around regional and national needs, with particular emphasis on agriculture and food sciences, engineering, health sciences, and digital technologies. Research activities are increasingly oriented toward sustainability, innovation, and applied outcomes that contribute to economic and social development.

One of the university’s distinctive strengths lies in its specialisation in agriculture, with a particular focus on apricot-based research, sustainable production systems, food safety, and smart agriculture applications. These efforts are supported by applied research centres, field-based studies, and collaboration with local stakeholders. In parallel, MTU promotes the integration of artificial intelligence and digitalisation across engineering and health disciplines, supporting research on decision support systems, data analytics, intelligent systems, and digital health technologies.

Education at Malatya Turgut Ozal University is designed to be student-centred, outcome-oriented, and aligned with international standards. Undergraduate and graduate programmes are continuously reviewed to ensure compatibility with labour market needs, emerging technologies, and global academic trends. The university places strong emphasis on quality assurance, learning outcomes, and programme monitoring through digital systems. Accreditation processes at both programme and institutional levels are actively pursued and expanded across the university.

Graduate education and research training are considered key instruments for academic development. MTU encourages postgraduate research, interdisciplinary thesis work, and project-based learning, particularly in its priority research areas. Students are actively supported to participate in national and international research programmes, including externally funded projects and innovation-oriented initiatives.

Internationalisation is an integral component of the university’s strategic direction. Malatya Turgut Ozal University aims to enhance its global visibility by expanding international partnerships, increasing academic mobility, and strengthening its presence in international ranking systems. The university is committed to improving its performance in global rankings through research output, sustainability initiatives, and international collaboration.

With a strong focus on digital transformation, quality culture, and impact-oriented research, Malatya Turgut Ozal University continues to develop as an agile, innovative, and socially responsive institution. Through its integrated approach to education, research, and societal contribution, the university seeks to generate sustainable value at regional, national, and international levels.