Istanbul Gelişim University

The Republic of Turkey, with its capital Ankara, extends throughout Europe and Asia. The official language of the country is Turkish. Türkiye is a secular constitutional democratic republic.

As for Istanbul, it is known as the most populous city in Turkey, the most important economically and culturally, and one of the oldest cities in the world.

It was awarded the title of European Capital of Culture for 2010.

In light of this distinct geographical, social and economic environment, Istanbul Gelişim University was established pursuant to Law No. 6114 dated 02/17/2011 and in the academic year 2011-2012.

General information about Istanbul Gelisim University

In light of the spread of education in our current era and as a continuation of the family’s efforts to search for the best options that can be provided to their children in terms of academic education.

Istanbul Gelişim University contributes to providing the best educational opportunities for its students to continue their university life through the unique cultural and social environment that will be their guide to a more productive life in their university years.

Istanbul University provides its students with distinguished academic education, and paves the way for them to enroll in study programs that aim to provide them with all the necessary tools to reach their goals in a social environment rich in moral values.

• Istanbul Gelişim University is one of the best educational and research universities in Turkey, enjoying international quality standards with its distinguished contribution to the economic and cultural development of Turkey.
• Gleisheim University is an accredited educational institution in Europe that offers more than 65 diverse study programs as well as university exchange and cooperation programs with more than 100 universities around the world.
• The only Turkish university to win the Times Higher Education Asia (THE) Award 2019 as one of the best universities in Asia.
• The university has a social environment that is open to various cultures around the world, providing students with the opportunity to build many social relationships with more than 4,501 international students and 34,882 students who have joined to leave their mark in a world that believes in change for the better.

Campus

The university provides its students with an integrated and safe social life on the campus located in the city of Istanbul, the financial and commercial center of Turkey.

Istanbul Gelişim University provides its students with a social life on its campus, through which it contributes to the individual, psychological and social development of students.

Students enjoy the campus

• The opportunity to join and participate in the social and sports clubs available at the university.
• In addition to the opportunity for students to participate in social, cultural and sporting activities, trips, seminars, interviews, concerts and festivals.
• Istanbul Gelişim University provides its students with an attractive social life due to its rich and numerous international relations and contacts with academic institutions at the highest levels..

In addition to the availability of all necessary resources and technological infrastructure such as fully equipped computer laboratories with wireless Internet connection throughout the campus.

In the campus There are also many of

• Various cafeteria buildings
• In addition to the health unit, which is ready to respond to emergencies, in addition to providing health consultation services during working hours, with the possibility of referring students to appropriate external health institutions.
• Fitness Center.
• Theaters and cinema halls serve students.

A distinctive addition is the availability of many  libraries rich in resources and scientific research, namely the central library, the vocational school library, the arts and engineering library, and the language school library, in three of the campus spaces spread across the university.

Istanbul Gelişim University is an educational institution that provides education and research according to international standards, and the goal is to enable its students to be qualified, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and be able to adapt to any work environment.

The university is interested in providing opportunities for students who are open to scientific and technological developments, capable of scientific, contemporary and global thinking, have a collective consciousness and moral values, and look to the future with hope, determination and faith.

The university includes a group of specialized centers to assist students in their academic journey, which are:

Center for Psychological Counseling and Research

Istanbul Gelişim University Counseling and Psychological Research Center aims to help students and staff in their individual, social and academic development.

In addition to facilitating their adaptation to university life, and supporting them in daily life, to help them acquire coping skills that enable them to overcome problems that prevent their development.

Center for Continuing Education

The Center for Continuing Education offers students a modern and contemporary learning and training environment, with well-equipped and experienced instructors who have a wealth of academic and professional knowledge.

Computer and Laboratory Technology Center

The Department of Information Technology at Istanbul Gelişim University serves students in the fields of software, systems and information technology with experts in the field of information technology.

Providing the best services in line with the university’s goals by following developments and innovations in the field of information technology with expert staff.

The university has 13 computer halls with approximately 400 computers equipped with advanced and sophisticated technology. Laboratories also provide students and academic staff to implement educational and research activities through campus-wide wireless network access.

University buildings, classrooms and meeting rooms

Istanbul University consists of faculties and schools on three different campuses

• 5 buildings in which 91 classes are taught
• 3 conference rooms and an exhibition room
• 8 workshops and 3 reading rooms
• One indoor fitness center.

Istanbul Gelişim University with a total area of 24,400 square meters and 2,900 square meters of outdoor space is equipped with a central air conditioning system and equipped with the latest facilities.

The mission and vision of the university

The university aims to push the talented students affiliated with it to achieve their goals of reaching leadership in their field of study and direct them to contribute to the social and academic development of their country on a global level.

• University programs are taught by a professional faculty with high academic competence and modern expertise specialized in transferring theoretical and applied knowledge in a professional and successful manner.
• It allows students to continue their education abroad through Erasmus international student exchange programs and gain the latest knowledge and experience in their field of specialization.

The university also aims to provide its students with scientific knowledge and enhance it with sufficient experience and practical application to qualify a successful generation with high moral values and capable of taking up entrepreneurship and integrating it with advanced modern technology.

Opening the doors of knowledge to students through an ideal university educational model that contributes to the development of societies through projects that are effectively implemented at the university and in cooperation with other academic institutions.

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