The roots of Balikesir University date back to Karesi Teacher Training School, which was established in 1910. Balikesir State Engineering Academy, Balikesir Management and Tourism Vocational School and Balikesir Vocational School started educational facilities in 1975-1976 and this marked an important step for the establishment of the university. These establishments changed their names and status and they were made to continue their educational facilities under the name of Uludag University in 1982 with the decree law numbered 41. Necati Education Institute became a four-year “High Teacher Training School” in 1981 and then in 1982, this institution was renamed Necatibey Education Faculty.
 

Mission

Our university has undertaken to contribute to increase the level of development and life quality of our country, notably Balıkesir, and to train individuals who are loyal to social values, respectful to human-rights, produce information and technology and loyal to Atatürk’s Principles and Reforms.
 

Vision

To be a favored university having reached to the quality of education in accordance with international Standards, having provided scientific production and collaboration of University-town-industry.