4 Notable alumni of Balikesir University
Updated: June 05, 2026 EliteDegrees
Balikesir University is ranked #2,441 in the world and #47 in Turkey by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 4 notable alumni from Balikesir 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 Balikesir University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Dilek Koçbay
1982-. (aged 44)
association football referee
Dilek Koçbay, is a Turkish FIFA listed football referee. She is a teacher of physical education by profession.
2. Muharrem İnce
1964-. (aged 62)
writer
politician
Muharrem İnce is a Turkish physics teacher, school principal, sport executive, and politician. He is currently a member of CHP. He was the founder of the Homeland Party from May 2021 to July 2025. Formerly a four term Republican People's Party (Turkish: Cumhuriyet Halk Partisi, CHP) MP for Yalova, his hometown, he also served as the CHP's parliamentary group deputy...
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3. Ümit Sonkol
1982-. (aged 44)
basketball player
engineer
Ümit Sonkol is a Turkish professional basketball player for. He is playing the power forward position.
4. Yasemin Adar Yiğit
1991-. (aged 35)
amateur wrestler
Yasemin Adar Yiğit is a World and European champion, and retired Turkish freestyle wrestler competing in the 76 kg division. She is a 2 time world (2017, 2022) and 7 time European (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023 and 2024) champion. She also won one of the bronze medals in the women's 76 kg event at the 2020 Summer Olympics...
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