Ankara University (AU), founded in 1946 in Ankara, the capital of Turkey, is one of the country's oldest and most highly regarded public higher education institutions. It holds the historical distinction of being the Turkish Republic's first university. Currently, over 70,000 students are enrolled across its programs. AU encompasses more than 20 faculties and is particularly renowned for its robust programs in Medicine, Law, Political Sciences, Engineering, and Language-History-Geography. The university places significant emphasis on scientific research and fostering international cooperation, notably through the Erasmus program. Ankara University consistently ranks within the TOP 10 nationally and among the TOP 1000 universities globally, a testament to its academic excellence.