Kocaeli University was founded in 1992 with the law numbered 3837. Before the 17 August 1999 Earthquake, Kocaeli University continued its education and training activities at 9 faculties, 3 institutes, and 12 vocational training schools on its campuses with its 20.000 students and 1.150 academic staff. Kocaeli University has lost approximately 75% of its physical assets during the 17 August Earthquake, which was seen as the disaster of the century. But in June 2011, Kocaeli University became has 1955 academic staff including 181 professors, 160 associate professors, 440 assistant professors, 283 senior lecturers, 178 lecturers, 675 research assistants and 38 specialists, and 1028 administrative staff who work for 11 faculties, 7 schools, 1 state conservatory, 20 vocational training schools, 3 institutes, 12 Research Centres and 9 Research Units. As of June 2010, 60.243 students continue their education and training at our university.