6 Notable alumni of Ataturk University
Updated: June 05, 2026 EliteDegrees
Ataturk University is ranked #1,012 in the world and #12 in Turkey by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 6 notable alumni from Ataturk University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Ataturk University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Ali Bardakoğlu
1952-. (aged 74)
university teacher
politician
ulema
docent
jurist
Ali Bardakoğlu served as the president of the Presidency of Religious Affairs (Turkish: Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı) of Turkey between 2003 and 2010.
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2. Fatih Arda İpcioğlu
1997-. (aged 29)
ski jumper
Fatih Arda İpçioğlu is a Turkish Olympian ski jumper and former national record holder.
3. Seyit Torun
1968-. (aged 58)
economist
businessperson
politician
Seyit Torun is a Turkish economist and politician from Republican People's Party (CHP), who has served as a Member of Parliament for Ordu since 23 June 2015.
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4. Abdurrahman Başkan
1964-. (aged 62)
politician
Abdurrahman Başkan is an agricultural engineer and politician. A member of MHP, Başkan represents Antalya in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. He is the member of Central Executive Committee and Central Decision Board Nationalist Movement Party, and Chief Executive Officer.
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5. Recep Akdağ
1960-. (aged 66)
politician
physician
Recep Akdağ is a Turkish physician and politician who is a member of the Justice and Development Party. He was one of the last Deputy Prime Ministers of Turkey from 19 July 2017 from 9 July 2018, and served as Minister of Health from 2016 to 2017, and from 2002 to 2013.
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6. Ömer Dinçer
1956-. (aged 70)
politician
Ömer Dinçer is a Turkish politician and academic. Before becoming a member of the Turkish parliament, he taught at Marmara University for years and published many papers in his field.
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