Istanbul Gelişim University

Istanbul Gelisim University is one of the most well-known private universities in Turkey. It holds European accreditations for many of its programs and is the only Turkish university that reached the finals among seven global universities for the Internationalization Strategy of the Year award.

Establishment

Founded in 2011 under the leadership of Abdul Kadir Gayretli, the university is located in Avcılar, Istanbul, with the motto “Openness to Development.”

Vision

To become a global university contributing to sustainable development through scientific and technological advancement, ethical values, and teamwork.

Mission

• Adding value to society
• Prioritizing education, research, and community service
• Working towards a fair and sustainable world
• Upholding scientific ethics and freedom
• Continuous institutional development

Advantages

• Supporting student ideas and turning them into real projects
• Affordable tuition compared to Europe
• Strategic location near Avcılar, Esenyurt, and Beylikdüzü
• Modern sports facilities
• Nearby fully equipped student housing

Ranking

Ranked 401–600 among Turkish universities according to Times Higher Education 2022.

In Numbers

• 6 faculties
• 65 academic programs
• Partnerships with 100+ universities
• 100 laboratories
• 22 research centers
• 81 student clubs

Recognition

Recognized across the European Union and several Arab countries.

Languages of Instruction

English and Turkish.

Faculties and Majors

• Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences: New Media and Communication Systems (TR), Radio, Television and Cinema (TR), Management Information Systems (TR), Business Administration (EN/TR), Aviation Management (EN/TR), Logistics Management (EN/TR), Tourism Guidance (TR), Economics and Finance (EN/TR), International Trade and Business (EN/TR), International Finance and Trade (EN/TR), Advertising (TR), Public Relations and Advertising (TR), Political Science and Public Administration (TR), Political Science and International Relations (EN/TR), English Language and Literature (EN), Turkish Language and Literature (TR), Sociology (TR), Psychology (EN/TR)

• Faculty of Applied Sciences: New Media and Communication (EN/TR), Translation and Interpreting (EN), Television Reporting and Programming (TR), Banking and Insurance (TR), Aircraft Maintenance and Repair (TR), Gastronomy and Culinary Arts (EN/TR), Management Information Systems (TR)

• Faculty of Health Sciences: Health Management (TR), Perfusion (TR), Nutrition and Dietetics (EN/TR), Nursing (EN/TR), Social Services (TR), Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation (EN/TR), Occupational Therapy (TR), Child Development (EN/TR), Speech and Language Therapy (TR), Audiology (TR)

• Faculty of Fine Arts: Communication and Design (TR), Graphic Design (TR), Radio, Television and Cinema (TR), Interior Architecture (TR), Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (EN/TR), Gastronomy (TR)

• Faculty of Engineering and Architecture: Industrial Engineering (TR), Civil Engineering (EN/TR), Software Engineering (EN/TR), Aeronautical Engineering (EN/TR), Architecture (EN/TR), Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EN/TR), Computer Engineering (EN/TR), Mechatronics Engineering (TR)

• Faculty of Dentistry: Dentistry (EN/TR)

• School of Physical Education and Sports: Rehabilitation (TR), Sports Management (TR), Coaching (EN/TR), Exercise and Sports Sciences (TR), Exercise and Sports Sciences for the Disabled (TR)

• School of Applied Sciences: Management and E-Commerce (TR), Avionics (TR)

• School of Health Sciences: Occupational Therapy (TR), Social Work (TR)