Istanbul Okan University

About Istanbul Okan University
Istanbul Okan University is one of the smaller yet most dynamic universities in Türkiye. Established under the motto "The University Closest to Real Life," it provides students with internship opportunities during their studies to develop practical skills. The university also collaborates with numerous companies and institutions to secure employment opportunities for graduates.

Establishment of Istanbul Okan University
Founded in 1999 by the Okan Foundation for Culture, Education, and Sports, the university began teaching in the 2003-2004 academic year. It includes several faculties such as: Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Faculty of Architecture, and the Institute of Social Sciences.

Vision of Istanbul Okan University
To be an innovative and leading "global university" that meets the needs of society and the business world according to international and professional standards.

Mission of Istanbul Okan University

• Develop new and innovative teaching methods aligned with technological advancements.

• Graduate students with analytical thinking, critical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.

• Contribute to science, arts, and culture through research and studies.

• Prioritize human values, ethics, and social responsibility.

Advantages of Studying at Istanbul Okan University

• Large campus with modern facilities (classrooms, medical labs, offices, event halls).

• Student counseling sessions through the OPDEM Psychological Counseling Center.

• Health clinic providing medical care to students, with 24/7 ambulance service.

Istanbul Okan University in Numbers

• 10 Faculties
• 56 Undergraduate Programs
• 43 Associate Degree Programs
• 121 Graduate Programs
• 21 PhD Programs
• 35,788 Graduates
• 65,938 Printed Books in Library
• 534,000 E-Books
• 25,557 Students participated in internships

Accreditations of Istanbul Okan University
The university is recognized across all European Union countries and in several Arab countries including: Libya, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Yemen, Egypt, Iraq, and Morocco.

Faculties and Programs at Istanbul Okan University

• Conservatory: Music (TR), Musicology (TR), Theatre (TR).
• Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences: Translation and Interpreting (EN), Translation and Interpreting (RU), Translation and Interpreting (CH), Translation and Interpreting (AR), Sociology (TR), Psychology (EN), Psychology (TR).
• Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences: Business Administration (EN), Business Administration (TR), Healthcare Management (TR), Logistics Management (EN), Economics and Finance (EN), International Trade (EN), International Trade (TR), International Finance (TR), International Logistics and Transportation (EN), International Relations (EN), International Relations (TR), Accounting and Auditing (TR).
• Faculty of Education: Psychological Counselling and Guidance (TR), Teaching for the Mentally Disabled (TR), Special Education Teaching (TR), English Language Teaching (TR), Preschool Teaching (TR).
• Faculty of Law: Law (TR).
• Faculty of Pharmacy: Pharmacy (TR).
• Faculty of Medicine: Medicine (EN), Medicine (TR).
• Faculty of Health Sciences: Nutrition and Dietetics (EN), Nutrition and Dietetics (TR), Nursing (EN), Nursing (TR), Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (EN), Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (TR), Child Development (TR).
• Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture: Industrial Design (TR), Television and Cinema (TR), Interior Architecture (EN), Interior Architecture (TR), Visual Communication Design (TR), Architecture (EN), Architecture (TR).
• Faculty of Engineering: Bioengineering and Genetics (EN), Industrial Engineering (EN), Civil Engineering (EN), Civil Engineering (TR), Software Engineering (EN), Automotive Engineering (EN), Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EN), Computer Engineering (EN), Mechatronics Engineering (EN), Mechanical Engineering (EN).
• Faculty of Dentistry: Dentistry (EN), Dentistry (TR).
• School of Applied Sciences: Aviation Management (TR), Sports Management (TR), New Media and Communication (TR), Public Relations and Advertising (TR), Fashion and Textile Design (TR), Digital Game Design (TR), Gastronomy (EN), Gastronomy (TR), Pilotage (EN), Information Systems and Technologies (EN), Information Systems and Technologies (TR).