A Complete Guide to Balıkesir University

A new city, a new university, a new life… If you have chosen or are considering Balıkesir University, this guide is for you! We’ve compiled everything you need to know about Balıkesir University—from transportation and accommodation to social life and dining options.

General Information About Balıkesir University

Balıkesir University (BAÜN) was established in 1992. The university has multiple campuses in the city center and surrounding districts, with many key faculties located in the main campus, Çağış Campus.

Faculties at Çağış Campus:

• Faculty of Science and Literature
• Faculty of Fine Arts
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences (İİBF)
• Faculty of Theology
• Faculty of Architecture
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Sports Sciences
• Faculty of Medicine
• Faculty of Tourism
• Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Campus Life

Çağış Campus

Located approximately 17 km from Balıkesir city center, this campus houses many faculties and the main administrative units of the university. The campus is spacious and surrounded by nature, offering walking paths, a gym, a swimming pool, and an active student life with events organized by student clubs.

Other Campuses

Some departments operate in district campuses in Edremit, Ayvalık, Burhaniye, and Savaştepe (Vocational Schools of Higher Education).

Transportation

• The campus is 20–30 minutes from the city center by public transportation (municipal buses and minibuses).
• City transport card: BALKART – discounted for students. A BALKART top-up center is available on Çağış Campus.
• The campus has bike-friendly paths.
• Balıkesir bus terminal is in the city center with regular bus services to Istanbul, Ankara, and İzmir.
• Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport is located in Edremit, with connecting flights through Istanbul.

Accommodation

If you’re attending Balıkesir University and wondering “Where should I stay? What kind of student dormitory should I choose?” the answer is Residorm.

Residorm is located within Çağış Campus, allowing students to:

• Reach their faculties within minutes on foot.
• Avoid the stress of commuting for morning classes.
• Plan their day flexibly, going from the dorm to the campus and back.

Being located within the campus helps students save time and fully engage in campus life.

Facilities Offered by Residorm:

• Mostly triple rooms, with single and double rooms available
• 24/7 hot water, heating, internet, security cameras, and reception
• Controlled entry with turnstiles and electronic room cards
• Study rooms and common kitchens
• Wireless internet in rooms and shared areas
• Weekly room cleaning and laundry services
• Other social areas: TV rooms, lobby, garden
• Market, café-restaurant, and gym in Residorm’s commercial area
• Quick access to campus facilities like the library, cafeteria, and sports facilities

Registration & Information

For more information or to fill out the online registration form, you can use the following buttons:

• Register Now
• Fill Out the Contact Form

Dining & Cafeterias

• The university cafeteria offers affordable meal options.
• On-campus cafés, coffee shops, and restaurants provide a variety of food and drink options.
• Student-friendly restaurants and cafés are widely available in the city center.

Social Life & Student Clubs

Balıkesir University organizes numerous events throughout the year where students can participate actively, including Spring Festivals, Career Days, exhibitions, concerts, performances, recitals, conferences, and competitions.

Some Student Clubs:

• Cycling Club
• Mountaineering & Winter Sports Club
• Gastronomy Club
• Animal & Nature Protection Club
• Theater Club

You can follow student clubs and events on the university’s official website.

Library, Academic Resources & Scholarships

• Mehmet Akif Ersoy Central Library is extensive, with multiple study rooms and access to digital resources. It also provides Braille books and audio books for visually impaired students as part of its accessible library services.
• Erasmus+ and Farabi exchange programs are available.
• Balıkesir University Foundation offers scholarships to students in financial need, and meal scholarships are also provided for eligible students.
• Children of martyrs and veterans studying at Balıkesir University receive free transportation, accommodation, meals, and scholarship opportunities.

Being a Student in Balıkesir

• Compared to major cities, Balıkesir is quieter and easier to live in.
• Affordable living: Food, transportation, and housing costs are relatively lower than in big cities.
• Natural attractions: You can enjoy weekend getaways to Kaz Mountains, Ayvalık, Cunda, Edremit, and Sarımsaklı.
• For information about places to visit in the city center, cinemas, and shopping malls, visit our City Guide page.