İletişim Fakültesi

“This building holds more stories than a library.” Founded in 1965, the Ankara Üniversitesi İletişim Fakültesi wasn’t always a faculty. It began as the Press and Publication High School (BYYO), a pioneering institution in Turkey. Its mission was to cultivate skilled individuals for the press sector. The idea for this school was born from the vision of journalist Metin Toker. He, along with Dr. Hıfzı Topuz, embarked on this endeavor with support from UNESCO and the Journalists Association. The Ankara Üniversitesi İletişim Fakültesi initially operated as a higher school under the Faculty of Political Sciences at Ankara University. It later gained independence in 1982, becoming a full-fledged faculty under the name “Ankara Üniversitesi İletişim Fakültesi” that we know today. This faculty isn’t just about books and lectures. It has a vibrant pulse, evident in “Radyo İlef,” its local radio station broadcasting on 91.0 MHz in Ankara and online. Then there’s “Görünüm”, the faculty’s application newspaper, published since 1981. Students don’t just learn theory here; they put it into practice, crafting news, reports, articles, and even dabbling in photojournalism and online journalism. As you walk through the halls of İletişim Fakültesi, remember the names whispered in these corridors. They belong to former faculty members like Muammer Aksoy and Ahmet Taner Kışlalı, who tragically lost their lives. Even in their absence, they remain an integral part of the faculty’s legacy. Each classroom, named in honor of departed educators, serves as a poignant reminder of their contributions and the enduring spirit of this institution.