Başkent University, which was founded in 1994, is established by the Haberal Education Foundation. This university, which is one of the first examples of foundation universities in Turkey, is located in Ankara and provides education in a total of three different campuses, with the main campus in Bağlıca. According to the data from 2021, it offers education to a total of 13,749 students, including 167 international students.

Ankara Başkent University provides education with a strong academic staff and has achieved many important milestones in the field of education. The university's vision is to train graduates who are researchers, developers, and who elevate their professional skills to the highest level. It offers quality education in various fields such as medicine and health sciences, law, educational sciences, and arts. Additionally, the university houses many research and application centers, providing opportunities for students to stay up-to-date with the latest innovations and develop their talents.

Başkent University offers extensive facilities for accommodation and transportation with its campuses located in central areas of Ankara. Furthermore, Ankara Başkent Hospital, one of the leading institutions in the healthcare sector, is affiliated with the university and is listed in the ISO 500, which is a rare achievement. The university is also the first foundation university in Turkey to receive the Gold Quality Award. It has pioneered many firsts in the field of medicine and is the first foundation university in Turkey to have a Medical Faculty. Moreover, it has achieved great success in Medical Specialty and Dentistry Specialty exams and is among the top 20 medical faculties in Turkey.

The university has a comprehensive and widespread educational network, covering education from preschool to university. In addition to offering international education opportunities through the Erasmus Plus and Farabi exchange programs, it also hosts foreign students. Various cultural and arts weeks, spring festivals, and events are organized for students to have fun and relieve stress. According to data from 2021, Başkent University has managed to be among the top 50 universities in Turkey and ranks first among Turkish universities with the lowest student-to-faculty ratio (7.2) per academic staff.

Some features of the university include ATM, Bank, Football Field, Security, Cafeteria, Cafeteria, Stationery, Conference Hall, Library, Parking Lot, Student Dormitory, Health Center, Gym, Free Internet, University Shuttle, Cafeteria, Walking Trail, Swimming Pool, and an Accessible Campus.