First founded as Eskisehir Academy of Economy and Commercial Sciences in 1958, it became Anadolu University in 1982. Since then, Anadolu University has strived to be the best. Today, Anadolu University is considered one of the most modern, dynamic, and innovative universities not only in Turkey but around the world.

Anadolu University is one of the pre-eminent innovative universities in Turkey. Anadolu University houses 12 faculties, 3 of which are distance education, 7 schools, 4 vocational schools, 9 institutes (4 graduate schools, 5 institutes) and 28 research centers and units.