The Social Sciences University of Ankara (SSUA) is the first university in Turkey that exclusively focuses on research and education in social sciences and humanities. As part of SSUA, the Institute for Area Studies (ASBEN) addresses inter/regional issues with its multidisciplinary graduate programs, publications, research projects and academic events. The Institute has five departments for its current and future Master’s programs (African Studies, American Studies, Asian Studies, European Studies, Turkic World Studies) and a sixth department for its doctoral programs (Area Studies). ASBEN’s vision is to become a prominent research and educational institute by producing academic and applied knowledge.