METU, established in 1956 as a state university with an international mandate, has dedicated its efforts and resources to become a leading university in its region and the globe. It is the first Turkish university using English as the language of instruction at all disciplines and levels. With campuses located in Ankara (main campus, 1956), Mersin-Erdemli (1975) on the Mediterranean coastline and Northern Cyprus (2005) METU is the pioneering institution that has been the home of numerous innovations in Turkey in terms of research, education, social responsibility and community services.