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Official METUVerified September 2026

What does the METU Library offer and where can I study?

The METU Library provides study spaces, books and e-resources, computers, and quiet and group study areas, and it extends its hours during exam periods. Students use it heavily for

Official METUVerified September 2026

What sports facilities does METU have?

METU has extensive sports facilities used by students, including indoor and outdoor courts, a gym, a swimming pool, and fields, organised through the physical education and sports

Official METUVerified September 2026

How does the campus cafeteria (yemekhane) work?

The central cafeteria (yemekhane) serves a subsidised daily meal that is usually the cheapest hot food on campus. You typically load credit or use your student card or an app to pa

Official METUVerified September 2026

What is Eymir Lake and can students go there?

Eymir Lake is a lake near campus that belongs to METU and is a popular spot for walking, running, cycling, and relaxing. Students go there to unwind, especially in good weather, an

Student communityVerified September 2026

Where can I print or photocopy on campus?

Students commonly print and photocopy at the library, at photocopy/stationery shops around campus (for example near the main academic buildings and the shopping/rooftop areas), and

Student communityVerified September 2026

Where can I eat cheaply on or near campus?

The subsidised student cafeteria (yemekhane) is usually the cheapest hot meal on campus, and there are cafés and small eateries around campus and in nearby neighbourhoods. Cooking

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