POLICY ENGAGEMENT TO END POVERTY IN ALL ITS DIMENSIONS
Atatürk University does not simply operate within academic boundaries—it actively engages in policy formation, public-private partnerships, and strategic collaborations at local, regional, and national levels with the explicit aim of tackling multidimensional poverty. Through formal agreements, advisory roles, co-designed development projects, and participation in governmental programs, the university positions itself…
TRAINING OR PROGRAMMES TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO BASIC SERVICES FOR ALL
Atatürk University is deeply committed to ensuring that all community members—not only on campus but also in the surrounding city and rural areas—have equitable access to essential services. Recognizing that access extends beyond formal education to basic needs such as transportation, health, sanitation, digital connectivity, and social welfare, the institution…
FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO LOCAL COMMUNITY FOR SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISES
Atatürk University, through its technology development zone ATA Teknokent and in close collaboration with TÜBİTAK, provides substantial financial and structural support to young entrepreneurs and local community members who aim to establish socially and financially sustainable businesses. The most prominent initiative in this regard is the BiGG ATA (Individual Young…
SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE LOCAL BUSINESSES
Atatürk University, through its technology development zone ATA Teknokent, plays a pivotal role in supporting the establishment and growth of financially and socially sustainable enterprises within the local and regional community. By providing continuous access to training programs, mentorship opportunities, university-based resources, and business development activities, the university ensures that…
SUPPORTING STUDENTS FROM LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES
Atatürk University, as one of the largest and most diverse higher education institutions in Eastern Anatolia, implements a comprehensive Poverty Alleviation and International Student Support Program. In line with the definitions of the World Bank, the program specifically targets students from low- and lower-middle-income countries, such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sudan,…
STUDENT SUPPORT
In order to support students from the bottom 20% of household income groups in Turkey, Atatürk University provides a wide range of scholarships, aid mechanisms, and health services. These programs are designed to ensure equal opportunities in education and to help students complete their academic journey successfully, regardless of their…
SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS
Atatürk University has established a comprehensive support framework for students from low-income families, ensuring that financial difficulties never become a barrier to academic success. These measures cover transportation, housing, food, and direct financial aid, and are reinforced through collaborations with national agencies, local authorities, private donors, and the Atatürk University…
SUCCESS AND GRADUATION OF STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS
Objective: Atatürk University is committed to ensuring that students from the lowest 20% of household income nationally not only gain access to higher education but also succeed in completing their studies. This policy reflects our mission to combat intergenerational poverty and to guarantee equitable opportunities for all students, regardless of…