Siirt University is a state university, considered one of the modern universities in the Republic of Turkey, founded in 2007. The university bears the same name as the city in which it is located, close to the Iraqi border. What distinguishes it is its acceptance of a large number of foreign students each year, making it a destination for international students in general and Arab students in particular. As for its location, it is located in the city of Siirt, a 5-minute drive from the city center.