General Info

Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University is a public institution of higher education established on May 17, 2007. Since its foundation, the university has been growing steadily and today continues its academic mission with 10 faculties, 1 School of Foreign Languages, 9 vocational schools, 4 graduate schools and institutes, and 19 research centers. As of 2025, it serves approximately 22,000 students with a dedicated team of around 800 academic and 600 administrative staff members.

Located in the heart of Cappadocia—one of Turkey’s most iconic and historically rich tourism destinations—Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University offers a truly unique setting for academic life. Surrounded by stunning landscapes of fairy chimneys, ancient ruins, and rolling hills, the university is nestled where nature and history come together in harmony.

Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University not only provides a strong academic and research environment, but also fosters a vibrant campus life through numerous social, cultural, and scientific activities. The region’s distinctive geography also allows students to engage in a wide range of outdoor activities such as trekking, mountain biking, and world-renowned hot-air balloon tours.

Studying at Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University means being part of a dynamic academic community in one of the most captivating regions in the world.