A graduation ceremony was held for international students studying at Erzurum Technical University (ETU) Turkish Language Teaching Application and Research Center (TÖMER).

ETU Rector Prof. Dr. Bülent Çakmak, Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Naim Ürkmez, Faculty of Letters Dean Prof. Dr. Uğur Akbulut, TÖMER Director Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sümeyra Alan, academics, and students attended the graduation ceremony held for students who came to Erzurum from different geographies to continue their education and were proud to be the first graduates of TÖMER.

Speaking at the program held in the Prof. Dr. Muammer Yaylalı Conference Hall, Rector Çakmak stated that TÖMER carries out joint projects with numerous institutions, including the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) and the Turkish Maarif Foundation. He said, “Our university hosts students from all over the world every year. This diversity gives our university an international identity. Dear students, as the first graduates of TÖMER, you are achieving a first. Today, you have not only learned the words of a language; you have also discovered the soul of a culture and the heart of a nation. Now, you are not just Turkish-speaking individuals; you are our country's ambassadors of love, the architects of bridges of friendship. Every positive word you share about Turkish and Turkey in the countries you visit will open new doors. Your success is our most valuable reward. While each of our graduating students walks with hope into the future with the knowledge they have gained here, our university will continue to strengthen the representation of Turkish and Türkiye in the world.”

The program concluded with the presentation of diplomas to the graduating students and the throwing of the caps.

Corporate Communications and Promotion Directorate 21.07.2025