The roots of Balikesir University date back to Karesi Teacher Training School, which was established in 1910.

These institutions, which operated under the name of Uludağ University for ten years, have established a firm infrastructure for Balikesir University through a healthy and stable development.

The units listed below are on the main Çağış Campus on the outskirts of the city.

Buses and minibuses provide regular services to Çağış Campus from the city center between the hours 07:00 and 23:00.

NEF Campus, in the center of the town, was the original site of the university.