Library The GTU Library, officially named the Prof. Dr. Nejat Göyünç Library, is a three-floor facility located on the southern side of the Çayırova Campus. Covering an area of 4,177 square meters, the library has the capacity to accommodate 560 visitors. The library holds a collection of over 20,000 books and more than 6,000 published theses. It also provides access to over 300,000 eBooks, more than 75,000 electronic publications, and over 60 external databases. These extensive resources make the library an essential academic center for supporting the research and learning needs of the university community.
Laboratories GTU includes over 100 research and teaching laboratories located on both the northern and southern sides of its campus. Each major department is equipped with its own computer network and laboratories for student use. Public computer laboratories are also available on weekdays and weekends.
GTU Congress and Culture Center The GTU Congress and Culture Center, commonly referred to as the Congress Center, officially opened on February 2, 2020. The facility serves as a venue for various events, including conferences, seminars, concerts, international meetings, and academic ceremonies such as the opening of the new academic year. It is located at the northernmost part of the campus, north of the Material Science and Engineering and Mechanical Engineering buildings, and near the
D.100 state road.
Kelebek Cafe & Restaurant Kelebek Cafe & Restaurant, located on the northern side of the campus, is considered one of the most crowded and social spots at Gebze Technical University. The establishment is situated directly across from the Architecture Department building and is connected to the left side of the Foreign Languages building. Sponsored by the university but privately operated, the cafe and restaurant offer a wide selection of food and beverages. Prices vary and are subject to fluctuation.
GTU Stationary & Copy Center The GTU Stationery & Copy Center, commonly referred to as the Copy Center or Photocopy Center, is a university-sponsored private shop located to the left of Kelebek Cafe & Restaurant. The center provides a range of products and services tailored to the needs of students and faculty, including printing services, as well as stationery items such as pencils, pens, paper, erasers, and sharpeners. Prices are variable and may fluctuate over time.
Half Olympic Closed Swimming Pool The GTU Half Olympic Closed Swimming Pool, commonly referred to as the Closed Swimming Pool, is an indoor swimming facility that opened on September 15, 2017. It is located adjacent to the right of the GTU Sports Complex on the southern side of the campus. As of the 2024–2025 academic year, the cost to use the swimming pool per seance is between 67,50-300 Turkish Lira per person.
Sport Courts Gebze Technical University offers multiple basketball, volleyball, soccer, and tennis courts, all located on the northern side of the campus. As of the 2024–2025 academic year, the cost to use these courts per hour is 66 Turkish Lira per person for students and personnel, and 80 Turkish Lira per person for guest students.
Antik Cafe Antik Cafe, located on the northern side of the campus, is a cafe situated directly behind the Foreign Languages building and surrounds an artificially built lake. The cafe opened on November 6, 2023. Jointly operated by the university and Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality, the cafe offers a limited selection of food and beverages. Prices vary and are subject to fluctuation.
Hünkar Mosque Hünkar Mosque, located on the northern side of the campus, is a
mosque situated across the personnel dining hall.
Minik Çınar Preschool Minik Çınar Preschool, located on the northern side of campus and situated northeast of the rectorate building, is a private
preschool operated by the university. As of the 2024-2025 academic year, the cost for a child to study at the preschool is between 150,000 and 250,000 Turkish Lira depending on whether you're a staff member working at the university as well as your payment method.
BİM Supermarket BİM, located on the southern side of campus and situated directly across of the library is a
supermarket opened in late 2024, within campus borders, operated by BİM Birleşik Mağazalar A.Ş. It's worth noting that this supermarket should not be mistaken for another BİM supermarket located outside of the northern campus near the Marmaray train station and that the pricing is the same as all other BİM supermarkets.
GTÜ Genç Butik GTÜ Genç Butik, or Genç Butik for short, located on the northern side of campus and situated besides the personnel dining hall, is a
boutique opened in 2015 and jointly operated by
Türk Kızılayı and the university. The boutique has over 14,000 pieces of clothing for students to try on and purchase for free.
Research and Development Greenhouse The Research and Development Greenhouse, located on the southern side of campus and situated to the left of the entrance to the southern side of campus, is a
greenhouse jointly established by
Gübretaş and the GTU Biotechnology Institute in 2019. The greenhouse is designed for research and development of innovative plant nutrition and protection products, including microbial
fertilizers and
biostimulants. It also focuses on
hydroponic farming, plant
biotechnology, and functional food research. The facility aims to drive sustainable and competitive agricultural research, supporting both academic and industrial advancements in the field.
Female Dormitory The female
dormitory, officially named the Nilüfer Hatun KYK Female Student Dormitory, is a double-blocked, three floor facility located on the southern side of campus, situated directly across the chemistry department building. Covering an area of 2,500 square meters, the dormitory has the capacity to accommodate 1,764 female students. There are a total of 296 rooms. Each room has a maximum capacity of 6 students. There are a total of 4 rooms for students with disabilities. There is also a room on the basement floor of each block for students to wash their dirty laundry. The dormitories have warm water running all day long. There are bathrooms, a minifridge and a shoe rack in each dorm. The dormitory additionally offers free
internet, breakfast and dinner service. There is also a separate facility for students to socialize in within dormitory grounds.
Güzide Campus Güzide Campus, is a private cafe and restaurant serving baked goods and soft drinks, situated directly across of the library on the southern side of campus. ==Campus Life==