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Atatürk Institute was founded in 1982. The targets of the Institute are to perform scientific research on the Turkish Revolution and Atatürk Principles. The academic staff of the institute introduces lectures on Atatürk Principles and The History of Turkish Revolution to the entire students of Hacettepe University (approximately 10500 students).

The Institute has M.A. and PhD programmes. These programmes encourage students to study any subject concerning the modernization of Turkish society, Turkish National Struggle, the establishment and development of the Turkish Republic, Atatürk Thought System, Atatürk Principles and Reforms as well as her international relations. Today, there are 15 students enrolled in Master and 24 in PhD programmes.