Although Bartın University, which bears its name in the city of Bartın, was founded 14 years ago, the city’s university history dates back to the 1990s. Bartın University provides education to more than 18 thousand students with 9 faculties, 3 vocational schools, 1 college and 1 institute. It has taken its place among promising universities with the importance it attaches to quality education and strong scientific infrastructure. Despite its 12-year history, Bartın University has reached a respected position.