Establishment and Institutional Development

The Faculty of Education at Aksaray University was established under the affiliation of Niğde University, following a proposal by the Ministry of National Education (dated 06.08.1998, No. 21175) and in accordance with Additional Article 30 of Law No. 2809, by the Council of Ministers’ Decree dated 10.08.1998 (No. 98/11908).

Upon the enactment of Law No. 5467—published in the Official Gazette on March 17, 2006—the Faculty was incorporated into the newly established Aksaray University.

Educational Journey

Active educational operations within the Faculty began in the 2008–2009 academic year with the admission of 93 students across the departments of Science Education, Primary Education, and Social Studies Education. Having consistently strengthened its qualified academic staff and physical infrastructure since its inception, the Faculty now comprises 7 departments and 15 sub-departments, establishing itself as a leading institution in the region and the country for teacher training and research in educational sciences.

Former Dean

Term of Office

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Necmi Yaşar

1999–2001

Prof. Dr. Ayvaz Babaşoğlu

2001–2006

Prof. Dr. Ayşegül Yıldız

September 2007–March 2009

Prof. Dr. Hamza Keleş

March 2009–June 2011

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Acar

June 2011–September 2011

Prof. Dr. Ömer Varol

September 2011–February 2012

Prof. Dr. Kadir Yıldız

February 2012–April 2012

Prof. Dr. Süleyman Yılmaz

April 2012–May 2015

Prof. Dr. Yusuf Şahin

May 2015–November 2015

Prof. Dr. Süleyman Tarman

November 2015

Prof. Dr. İsmet Emre

November 2015–August 2017

Prof. Dr. Ayhan Özçifçi

August 2017–November 2018

Prof. Dr. Özgül Keleş

November 2018–October 2021

Prof. Dr. Arzu Doğru

October 2021–December 2024