It was founded to serve as a Foundation University in the capacity of a legal entity pursuant to provisions of Law no.

Leading programs at Atilim University include Business Administration, Engineering, and English Translation and Interpretation.

[5] The university has funded notable undergraduate research projects, such as the development of fuel cell systems for space applications and solar-hydrogen hybrid energy systems, with support from the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBITAK).

These projects contributed to the university's reputation in renewable energy research.

[8] Atılım University has a diverse group of alumni who have made significant contributions in various fields: