Since Akdeniz University was founded on July 20th 1982, it has experienced a process of continuous evolution and growth to the point where, with its 24 faculties, 7 institutes, 1 school, 1 conservatory, 12 vocational schools, 4 departmental directorates, and 54 research and application centres, it can provide quality higher educational services in a wide range of different fields, and enjoys a reputation for being an innovative and dynamic university in its approach to developing scientific research and applications at an international level.