Kastamonu University is a public university that was established in 2006 in the city of Kastamonu, Turkey. The university continues its educational activities in its historical Ottoman-era building. Its mission is to carry out education, research, and social service activities according to international standards. The university's core principles are scientific approach, academic freedom, interdisciplinary methodology, and the creation of a qualified generation with participatory governance.

The total number of students at Kastamonu University is 15,502, including 13,959 undergraduate students and 1,743 graduate students. The university has 745 academic staff members. It comprises 11 faculties, 2 institutes, 4 vocational schools of higher education, and 18 research and application centers.