[3] The name of the university is derived from Adnan Menderes, former Prime Minister of Turkey.

The university began its education in Efeler and Nazilli in 1992 with five faculties (Science-Literature, Nazilli School of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Medicine, Veterinary, and Agriculture faculties), three institutes, the School of Tourism and Hotel Management, and the School of Vocational Studies in Söke.

[4] Currently, the university has 21 faculties,[5] 3 institutes,[6] a State Conservatory, 19 Vocational Schools,[7] and 36 Application and Research Centers.

[8] Today, it continues its activities across 17 different locations including Efeler, Çakmar, Işıklı, İsabeyli, Didim, Nazilli, Çine, Karacasu, Kuşadası, Atça, Sultanhisar, Yenipazar, Söke, Davutlar, Bozdoğan, Köşk, and Buharkent.

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