Library and Digital Resources

24/7 study spaces and international databases

Library and Digital Resources

420,000 printed and electronic resources, a study floor open 24/7 in exam periods.

Free for all students

The Central Library, with seating for 2,400, is the busiest building on campus. During exam weeks one floor is open 24/7; individual and group study rooms are booked online with the student card.

Collection

  • 420,000 printed and electronic books, journals and theses
  • International databases in engineering, medicine, law and social sciences
  • Off-campus access via VPN; more than 3 million article downloads a year
  • Anatomy atlases and simulation software for medicine and dentistry students

Services

Resource-search training, citation management workshops, thesis-writing advice and interlibrary loan. Academics get support on publication, plagiarism checking and open access.

Library hours: weekdays 08:00 – 24:00, weekends 09:00 – 22:00; one floor is open 24/7 during exam weeks.

Digital facilities

With your student ID you can reach the databases from off campus via VPN and read e-books and journals on your mobile devices. Information literacy classes are compulsory for first-year students.

Scope of service

  • Seating for 2,400
  • International databases
  • A floor open 24/7 at exams
  • Online room booking

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kıyıkent University a foundation university, and are its diplomas equivalent?
Yes, it is a foundation university. Our diplomas have the same legal validity as state university diplomas; the university is supervised by YÖK.
How is the scholarship rate determined?
Quotas of 100%, 75%, 50% and 25% scholarships are defined according to your ÖSYM placement ranking. Quotas vary by programme; details are on the programme pages.
Can a scholarship be lost?
To keep a scholarship you must stay above the GPA lower limit; for full-scholarship students it is 2.50. A disciplinary penalty can also lead to the scholarship being cancelled.
Is the preparatory class compulsory?
In English-taught programmes, those who pass the proficiency exam after registration start their department directly; others go to a one-year preparatory class. Preparatory class is not compulsory in Turkish-taught programmes.
Can I make a transfer?
Yes. Transfer applications are announced by Student Affairs at the start of each semester; conditions follow the Transfer Directive and YÖK legislation.
WhatsApp +90 216 555 45 00 info@kiyikent.edu.tr