[5] As the Academy of Economics and Commercial Sciences was the earliest of these institutions, Anadolu University has adopted 1958 as its date of establishment.

To support its distance education programs, Anadolu University maintains 88 administrative centers across urban areas in Turkey.

[8] This initiative has proven successful, with enrollment in open education programs growing from fewer than 30,000 in the 1982-83 academic year to over 870,000 by 2005-06.

[8] From 2005 to 2010, Anadolu University collaborated with SUNY Empire State College to offer an eMBA degree via distance education.

In France, the university's partnerships are focused on specialized institutions that enhance both cultural and academic exchange.