Hacettepe University Department of Statistics, which is the first statistics department in Turkey, was established in 1967. 

The Department of Statistics offers courses leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy. Hacettepe University Department of Statistics is to train high quality statisticians who use acquired knowledge and skills effectively for the benefit of society in all areas, and ensure their having pioneer duties in the planning of the future of the country and determination of economical and social objectives. 

The department emphasizes both the theory and application of statistics in its undergraduate and graduate programs.