Karabük University ( Turkish : Karabük Üniversitesi ) is a public university in Karabük , Turkey . It was founded in 2007 as one of the 17 new universities of that time in Turkey . Karabük University, ranked among the 801- 1000 in the list of the best universities in the world published by Times Higher Education (THE) for 2020 and 801-1000 in the 2021 World rankings.
10-463: The academic structure of KBÜ contains fourteen faculties, four graduate schools, four schools and seven vocational schools. The main campus is in the Balıklarkayası suburb of Karabük . Most of the university's centers and faculties are on campus. Karabük University Stadium is at the end and at the highest point of the campus . Beside its main function as a football pitch , the stadium serves as
20-403: A Physical Education and Sports School . Its unique crescent and star exterior form distinguishes it from other stadiums . It serves as the main gathering place for large-scale events such as football games, graduation ceremonies , concerts , festivals , fairs etc. Karabük University Square welcomes students and other visitors right after the entrance bridge of the campus . The square
30-449: A state-owned company for decades, Kardemir was privatized in 1995. Kardemir burns coal in Turkey . As an integrated steelworks emissions are higher than steel produced at electric arc furnaces . They also own Karabük coal-fired power station . Climate Trace estimates the plant emitted over 3.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide in 2022, more greenhouse gas than any other steelmaker in
40-561: Is 125,403 (2022). The town lies at an elevation of 301 m (988 ft). Karabük was built in the 1930s as the seat of the iron and steel industry of Turkey, and thus is prone to the hazardous effects of air pollution. Karabük lies in a location near Filyos River formed by the merge of Araç and Soğanlı rivers. There are no known records of the origin of its name; in Turkish kara means "black" and bük means "bush" or "blackberry bush" ("bramble"). So Karabük means "blackbush". Karabük
50-508: Is a Turkish steel producer. The name is a contraction of the Turkish language Karabük Demir Çelik Fabrikaları , which means "Karabük Iron and Steel Works". Its main plant is located at Karabük in the Black Sea region of Turkey . Construction of the complex started in 1937 and finished in two years. Power plant was the first plant put into operation in 1939 and other plants became operative successionally within 2 years. Having functioned as
60-657: Is between the Rector’s Building and the Faculty Buildings. It serves as a gathering place for small celebrations , concerts , etc. Its unique design enriches the campus atmosphere and promotes Karabük University from others. The university is a member of the Caucasus University Association . Karab%C3%BCk Karabük is a city in the Black Sea region of Turkey. It is the seat of Karabük Province and Karabük District . Its population
70-546: Is brought from Zonguldak and iron ore from Divriği . This allows a varied, yet basic industry in Karabük, including a coking plant , blast furnaces, a foundry and tube works. There are also chemical plants that produce sulfuric acid and phosphates. Nearby are the Zonguldak coal fields. One of the major steel producers in Turkey, namely Kardemir ( Karabük Iron and Steel Works ), is located in Karabük. Kardemir Kardemir
80-418: Is recently excavated, illegal excavations which have been going on for many years and have damaged Eskipazar's chances of becoming a major tourist attraction. Karabük has a humid subtropical climate ( Köppen : Cfa ) or a relatively warm oceanic climate ( Trewartha : Do ) with hot, humid summers and chilly, wet winters. Karabük has its own resources of dolomite and limestone , while coal and manganese
90-519: Is situated on an important trade route between Amasra on the coast and central Anatolia. The history of the city goes back to the early years of the Turkish Republic, when it was a small sub-village formed by 13 houses in the Öğlebeli village of Safranbolu . There was also a small train station on the Ankara – Zonguldak route. The town started to develop with the industrialization of the country. One of
100-674: The first steel factories of the Republic was built here in 1939, after which it grew rapidly and incorporated Öğlebeli village as a quarter. Karabük became a municipality and then a township in the Safranbolu district in 1941. It became a district center in 1953 and a provincial center in 1995. Hadrianapolis (now Eskipazar ), is an ancient city from the Roman Empire of the 4th century, located about 30km (68km by road) from Karabük. There are many fountains, churches, and Roman baths. Although most of it
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