About LHU
About Us
We offer a student-centered and practice-oriented education in healthcare.
Lokman Hekim University, located in the heart of Ankara, the capital of Türkiye, is a pioneering foundation university that brings together a deeply rooted healthcare tradition with an innovative and modern academic vision. Our core mission is to train health professionals with global standards of competence through our strong academic staff and advanced applied education model. By seamlessly integrating theoretical knowledge with clinical practices, our university offers students the opportunity to gain real-world experience from the very early stages of their education. This holistic approach, which transforms theory into practice, maximizes our students’ professional competence while firmly preparing them for the global competitive environment.
Our modern university hospitals, equipped with the highest technology, our multidisciplinary application and research centers, and our simulation-based education areas offer our students an integrated learning ecosystem that supports academic development. Designed in full compliance with national and international accreditation standards, our dynamic programs provide a multicultural and universal educational environment. As the International Office of Lokman Hekim University, we actively support global collaborations, international exchange programs, and joint research projects. Thereby, we aim for our graduates to possess a global vision and elite career opportunities to successfully serve anywhere in the world.
Lokman Hekim University, founded upon a deeply rooted healthcare tradition and academic excellence, invites international students to its multicultural academic community shaped under the guidance of cultural diversity, ethical values, and scientific rigor. Our core mission is not only to equip talented students from all over the world with high-level academic knowledge throughout their educational journey in Türkiye, but also to fully support them through our social and cultural ecosystem. In our campus environment designed with a global vision, we take pride in raising our students as the future’s world-leading healthcare professionals by maximizing their professional and personal development.
SHAPING YOUR MEDICAL EDUCATION
We educate healthcare professionals through practice-based programs
Faculty of Medicine
Practice-oriented medical education supported by modern hospitals and early clinical exposure.
Faculty of Dentistry
Comprehensive dental education with preclinical labs and supervised clinical practice.
Faculty of Nursing
The Faculty of Nursing educates skilled nurses through integrated theoretical and clinical training.
Faculty of Pharmacy
Strong scientific foundation combined with laboratory training and applied healthcare studies.
Vocational School
Patient-centered education focusing on clinical skills, teamwork, and professional readiness.
Faculty of Health Sciences
The Faculty of Health Sciences provides interdisciplinary education for professional practice in healthcare.
Faculty of Sport Sciences
The Faculty of Health Sciences provides interdisciplinary education for professional practice in healthcare.
Educating future healthcare professionals from around the world, through practice-oriented and internationally aligned programs
Lokman Hekim University provides international students with a comprehensive healthcare education grounded in academic excellence, clinical practice, and ethical responsibility. Our programs are designed to prepare students for professional careers in a global healthcare environment.
A strong academic foundation supported by real clinical experience
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Teaching Hospitals & Clinical Training Facilities
Practical training in university-affiliated hospitals with expert guidance.
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Student-Centered Academic Approach
Small group learning, academic advising, and practice-based education tailored to international students’ needs.
Take the First Step to Apply
Complete your application online by following the step-by-step process and submitting the required documents. Our admissions team is ready to support you throughout your application journey.
