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Kocaeli University is a state university founded in 1992 basing as per the 3837 numbered law article. Between 1992 and 1999, Kocaeli University performed its education and training activities in the city center and in 15 different districts. After the earthquake in 17 August, 1999, a new campus was constructed for Kocaeli University in Umuttepe. Since 2004-2005 academic year, Kocaeli University has continued its practices at Umuttepe campus. As of 2024-2025 academic year; the education and training activities has been going on with 404 full professors, 410 associate professors, 306 Assistant Profesor, 405 senior lecturers, 1110 research assistants; that is 2625 academic staff in total and 3410 administrative staff who work for 19 faculties, 1 schools, 16 vocational schools, 4 institutions. As of ,October 2024, 63609 students in total have been continuing their education and training activities.