
Recep Tayyip Erdogan University (RTEU) is a state university located in Rize, Turkey.
Founded in 2006, it was renamed in 2011 to honor Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the current President of Turkey, serving since 2014.
The university's name signifies President Erdogan's enduring political legacy and his deep connections to the Rize region. His significant role in Turkey’s contemporary history is a recurring theme in analyses such as "Erdogan: The Making of Modern Turkiye."
RTEU serves as a regional academic hub, contributing to Turkey’s educational infrastructure. President Erdogan’s extensive geopolitical involvement is evident from 100 total tracked events in GeoGazet, where his current influence score stands at 3/100.