Sivas University is a public university. It is ranked among the best and oldest public universities in the Republic of Turkey, and holds advanced rankings both locally and internationally. Cumhuriyet University has highly professional teaching staff and faculty, making it a destination for international students in general and Arab students in particular. In addition to its excellence and advancement, it accepts large numbers of international students each year into its distinguished faculties. Its location is in the city of Sivas, a 12-minute public bus ride from the city center, one of the most popular areas in Anatolia.