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Fırat University

Logo: Fırat University, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Turkish public university located in Elazığ

Fırat University is a public research university in Elazığ, Turkey. The university, founded in 1975, is named after the Turkish name for the Euphrates River, which originates near Elazığ. It is a prominent academic institution in Eastern Turkey, consisting of twelve schools, four institutes, one conservatory, three vocational schools, and twenty-one research centers.2 It employed 2,300 people.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Fırat University is a public research university in Elazığ, Turkey. The university, founded in 1975, is named after the Turkish name for the Euphrates River, which originates near Elazığ. It is a prominent academic institution in Eastern Turkey, consisting of twelve schools, four institutes, one conservatory, three vocational schools, and twenty-one research centers. The university emphasizes scientific and technological development and research, contributing significantly to the academic landscape of the region.2

Corporate structure

Fırat University sits at the top of its group. 2 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

  • Fırat University Elazığ
    • Fırat University Faculty of Medicine Subsidiary · Elazığ district, Turkey

Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.

The story

Fırat University traces its origins to the Elazığ Technical College, which was established in 1967. It was later renamed the Elazığ State Academy of Engineering and Architecture before being officially established as Fırat University in 1975. The university's foundation was built around the School of Veterinary Medicine, which became its core program and structure. The School of Veterinary Medicine itself was founded in 1970 as a branch of Ankara University in Elazığ.

From Wikipedia’s article on Fırat University, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

Subsidiaries and ownership

Subsidiaries

  • Fırat University Faculty of Medicine

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Timeline

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