1. Istanbul Bilgi University
An overview of Istanbul Bilgi University:
Istanbul Bilgi University is considered one of the most important private universities in
Turkey, which has reached a high and prestigious international rank and has obtained
international accreditations and a high ranking among universities. In Istanbul Bilgi
University, many well-known Turkish personalities studied in the artistic or political field.
The university is basically a foundation university founded on the principle of learning for
life, not for science. The university is mainly interested in engineering, technical, scientific,
and artistic disciplines. It is considered a destination for many students wishing to study
engineering and architecture majors, and various engineering in general. It is a destination
for many international students. The university has many international, and regional
recognitions. It is recognized mainly by the European Union, and it has many agreements
with a different country with many universities. The university is developed gradually over
many years. It has reached the global ranking of approximately 1340 and reached the 18th
rank at the local level among 200 universities in Turkey. It meets the modern vision of
engineering and scientific disciplines. It tries to apply the principles of development and
modernization in society to local and regional level. The university has obtained many
different international accreditations and recognitions. More than 50,000 students have
graduated from the university so far. The university now includes more than 26,000
students. It has many international students from all over the world. Istanbul Bilgi University
has many recognitions in the Arab Gulf countries, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, some African countries,
the Arab Maghreb, Iran, and East Asia. Therefore, it is a great destination for international
students, especially those interested in various engineering fields. More than 1,000 different
activities and events are held at the university annually, through which prizes are distributed
and various lectures and events are given by eminent personalities.
The establishment of Istanbul Bilgi University:
Istanbul Bilgi University was established in 1996 by the Turkish Grand National Assembly to
meet scientific aspirations and important visions in the field of development. A rapid and
significant development is taking place in the field of technology, science, and information
programming. Through more than 26 years of development, Istanbul Bilgi University was
able to reach a high scientific rank and a leading level among the various Turkish universities.
Istanbul Bilgi University includes more than 7 faculties, 3 institutes, and more than 140
different programs are taught in all fields. The university has more than 95 clubs for
students’ entertainment. It holds various recreational and sports activities and celebrations
throughout the year. More than 1,000 annual events take place at the university. The
university adopts the English language in its various bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral
programs. It is one of the distinguished Turkish universities that adopt the method of
learning and training. Students at Istanbul Bilgi University apply professional training in all
fields in parallel with their academic studies. This training qualifies all its students to enter
and engage in the labor market directly, especially in the disciplines of architecture,
programming, and various engineering. The university has more than 250 international
agreements for more than 45
2. programs for cultural exchange and scholarships. Students receive a high percentage of
annual scholarships in these programs for cultural exchange. The university has a huge
library that includes hundreds of thousands of electronic and printed books, in addition to
tens of thousands of theses and dissertations for master’s and doctoral programs in all
disciplines. The university seeks to provide graduates with critical and analytical thinking
skills to find radical solutions to future problems. The psychology major at the university is
accredited to the highest rating among Turkish universities. The university is considered one
of the most Turkish universities that have published books in the field of journalism and
media, with a number of more than 700 books.
Centers of Istanbul Bilgi University:
Istanbul Bilgi University includes the main campus, “Santral Campus”, which includes an
important cultural and entertainment complex. It contains the first power station in Turkey.
As for the second campus, the Dolapdere campus is located in the Beyoglu area. It is
characterized by a very sophisticated architectural design. As for the last campus, it is the
Kush Tepe campus. It is located in the Sisli area.
Faculties, institutes and programs at Istanbul Bilgi University
• Business Management civil
• engineering computer
• engineering Electrical and Electronics Engineering Energy
• systems engineering
• mechanical engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Department of Culture and Arts Arts management Modern
• media and communications
• Radio, Film and Television
• International Relations
• International trade