Uludağ University is one of Turkey’s prominent public universities, located in the city of Bursa. It was originally established as Bursa University on July 11, 1971, and later renamed Uludağ University in 1982 by law. The university is committed to educating students who respect national principles and embody cultural and historical values. Uludağ University comprises 13 faculties, 4 graduate institutes, 4 higher education schools, 15 vocational schools, 5 departments under the university presidency, and 20 research and application centers. According to the 2010–2011 academic year statistics, the university hosted 44,071 students. As of 2003, the academic and administrative staff numbered 2,071. The current university president is Professor Dr. Yusuf Ulcay, assisted by Professors Dr. Tevfik Yücedoğru, Dr. İray Elber, and Dr. Mehmet Yüce.