Does Middle East Technical University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Middle East Technical University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Middle East Technical University. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Middle East Technical University?

83% of Middle East Technical University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Middle East Technical University 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Middle East Technical University?

Research Assistant (83) , Graduate Student (20) , Student Assistant (14) , Researcher (13) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (8) , Teaching Assistant (8) , Associate Professor (6) , Graduate Research Assistant (6) , Intern (6) , PhD Student (5) , Assistant Professor (4) , Bachelor Student (4) , Working Student (4) , Instructor (3) , Postdoctoral Researcher (3)

What are the pros of working at Middle East Technical University according to real employee reviews?

"Great campus" ((in 22 reviews)); "You can improve yourself here and get into contact with many great people" ((in 17 reviews)); "Good research facilities, flexible working hours, short laboratory sections" ((in 13 reviews)); "Working environment was alright but it mainly depends on which laboratory you are working in or who you are working with." ((in 12 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Middle East Technical University according to real employee reviews?

"It was good but salary was low..." ((in 40 reviews)); "Bad management, cant spend the money correctly, corrupt." ((in 5 reviews)); "Long hours especially during busy season" ((in 4 reviews)); "Low wages" ((in 2 reviews))

Middle East Technical University Reviews

4.2

83% would recommend to a friend

(301 total reviews)

59% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (301 reviews)

Middle East Technical University has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 301 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Middle East Technical University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

301 reviews

5.0

2 Jul 2026

"A Deep-Rooted Experience That Fosters Growth Through Rigorous Education and Captivates With Its Campus"

Graduate student

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

"The undeniable quality of the academic staff, the deep-rooted campus culture, and a strong alumni network provide a unique foundation for a career. Additionally, experiencing a highly vibrant community life intertwined with nature on a massive forest campus is one of the biggest advantages."

Cons

"The academic competition and heavy course load can sometimes be overly stressful and exhausting. Furthermore, the physical infrastructure of some of the older faculty buildings and dormitories has fallen slightly behind modern needs."

5.0

21 May 2026

Smooth and nice experience with no drawbacks

Student assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

It was a smooth and nice experience

Cons

There are no cons that I think of

5.0

19 Oct 2025

Great school

Graduate student

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Best university in Turkey right now

Cons

METU is in Ankara unfortunately

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