Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University’s (BEUN) ongoing construction works on the new campus in Karadeniz Ereğli are progressing rapidly. The current situation of the project, which stands out with its modern educational infrastructure and social life areas, was evaluated on site.
The Campus Area Was Inspected and Evaluated
Karadeniz Ereğli District Governor Fatih Yılmaz, Karadeniz Ereğli Chief Public Prosecutor Mustafa Erbaş and Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Servet Karasu evaluated the ongoing construction works on site visiting the campus area. The delegation was informed on the project process while inspecting the construction site.
New Ereğli Campus Is Coming Together Step by Step
The campus project, built on the site of the previous Karadeniz Ereğli Public Hospital, is being implemented within the scope of the protocol signed between Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University and Karadeniz Ereğli Education Foundation on 15 December 2022.
The construction process, which began on 14 February 2023, has reached an important stage. During the inspection, it was observed that the reinforced concrete construction works and the building’s interior partition walls have been completed, ceramic tile installation in wet areas has been largely finished, a significant part of the boiler room’s natural gas system has been completed, electrical and mechanical infrastructure works are still in process, marble flooring works on the fire escapes had been completed, and the exterior cladding and plastering works were approaching completion. In addition, elevator installations, door and window joinery, suspended ceiling applications, as well as landscaping and insulation works are planned to be completed in the upcoming period.
The 14,000-Square-Meter Campus Will Become the Educational Hub of Karadeniz Ereğli
The campus, which will have approximately 14,000 square meters of enclosed space, will not only be an educational building consisting of classrooms. At the same time, it will be the center of scientific production, social life, and a student-oriented university approach.
Within the campus:
- A modern auditorium with a capacity of 200 people,
- 6 laboratories,
- 12 classrooms (2 classrooms of 46 m² each with a capacity of 27 students, 6 classrooms of 50 m² each with a capacity of 36 students, and 4 classrooms of 100 m² each with a capacity of 62 students),
- 11 Faculty Member Offices,
- 11 Research Assistant Offices,
- 2 cafeterias,
- A library with an area of 2,064 square meters,
- Student and staff dining halls,
- 1 meeting room and 18 administrative offices
will be included.
The campus, which will contribute to BEUN’s higher education infrastructure significantly, will provide the region with a strong momentum in the fields of education, science, and social development.
Meanwhile, preparations are also continuing for the second-phase investment planned by the University as a continuation of the campus. Within this scope, the proposal for a new project with approximately 7,800 square meters of enclosed space will be submitted to the 2027 investment program.
Rector Özölçer: “Together, We Are Building a Valuable Work That Will Add Value to the Future of Our University and Our Zonguldak”
Making evaluations regarding the works being carried out on the campus, Rector of Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University Prof. Dr. İsmail Hakkı Özölçer stated that the Ereğli Campus is a strategic investment in the future of the region and expressed the following:
“We are very pleased to witness the rise of a highly valuable investment that will serve the development of our University and the advancement of our Karadeniz Ereğli district for many years. Since the day we took office, we have implemented many important projects that will contribute to the academic, physical, and institutional development of our University, and we continue many other works with determination. Our new Ereğli Campus will be one of the most important reflections of this vision.
At the point reached today, the reinforced concrete works and interior partition walls have been completed. Significant progress has also been achieved in many sections, from classrooms and laboratories to the library and social living areas. Our campus, which will have approximately 14,000 square meters of enclosed space, will provide our students with a high-quality educational environment in line with the requirements of the age through its modern classrooms, laboratories, auditorium, library, dining halls, and social spaces.
When completed, our campus will not only contribute to the physical capacity of our University. It will also provide significant momentum to the social, cultural, and economic development of Karadeniz Ereğli. This investment will make important contributions to enabling our young people to receive education with stronger opportunities, increasing scientific production, and strengthening the visibility of our city and district in the field of higher education.
During this process, I would like to express my gratitude to the entire Council of Higher Education family, especially the President of the Council of Higher Education, Prof. Dr. Erol Özvar, for their valuable support to our University. I would also like to extend my thanks to Chief Advisor to the President Mrs. Saadet Oruç, whose support we have always felt by our side in the realization of our New Ereğli Campus, to our Governor of Zonguldak, Osman Hacıbektaşoğlu, to our Members of Parliament of Zonguldak, to the District Governor of Karadeniz Ereğli, Fatih Yılmaz, and to the Chief Public Prosecutor of Karadeniz Ereğli, Mustafa Erbaş.
In addition, I sincerely thank all our devoted colleagues who have contributed in the field, especially our Directorate of Construction Affairs and Technical Services, which has followed every stage of the project with great care and dedication, as well as our university administration, academic and administrative staff, and technical teams. This work is rising as a result of common wisdom, collective effort, and strong solidarity. When completed, it will become a model science center that will serve our University, Karadeniz Ereğli, Zonguldak, and our country for many years.”
