2,800 Students Graduate from Bitlis Eren University in Turkey

Ceremony Details and Provincial Attendance The 2025-2026 academic year graduation ceremony of Bitlis Eren University (BEÜ) was held with great splendor in the open-air football field of the Rahva Campus. In addition to the students and their families, prominent figures attended the event, including Bitlis Governor Ahmet Karakaya, Rector Prof. Dr. Necmettin Elmastaş, Bitlis Mayor Nesrullah Tanğlay, and various military and judicial officials. [1][2]

The program began with a parade of graduates and continued with local folklore performances, which added a special energy to the atmosphere. In his speech, the Governor of Bitlis congratulated the students and emphasized the importance of the youth's role in achieving the "Century of Türkiye" vision, adding that education is not limited to academic success but also involves nurturing national and spiritual values vital for the country's future. [3]

Rector's Address and Career Advice Prof. Dr. Necmettin Elmastaş, Rector of Bitlis Eren University, expressed his joy over the graduation of 2,800 new students, telling them: "Either do what you love, or love what you do." He emphasized that the university has now become an international academic center with 15,000 students and an experienced academic staff. [1][2]

Elmastaş also noted that the university has produced over 28,000 graduates since its establishment. He added that Bitlis Eren University is rapidly expanding its educational infrastructure with 9 faculties, 9 vocational schools, and 17 research centers to meet the current needs of the labor market. [1]

Development of New Faculties and Future Outlook A highlight of the Rector's speech was the mention of new departments developed over the past four years. He announced that the Faculties of Health Sciences, Sports Sciences, Foreign Languages, and Tourism have been added to the university. Furthermore, the Bitlis Eren University Faculty of Medicine is accepting students for the first time this year, marking a major step toward becoming a regional health hub. [2][3]

At the end of the ceremony, after presenting awards to top-ranking students from various departments, all 2,800 students simultaneously tossed their graduation caps into the air. This symbolic moment, accompanied by continuous applause from families, marked the official end of their studies and the beginning of their entry into the professional world. [1]