Istinye University

About Istinye University
Istinye University is a distinguished private university in Turkey, contributing to the production of new knowledge through high-level research, studies, and educational programs.

Foundation
Founded in 2015 in Zeytinburnu, Istanbul, the university began academic activities in 2016 in medical faculties, health sciences, and vocational health schools.

Vision
Istinye University aims to be a leading global university by focusing on artificial intelligence, excellence in education and research, innovation, and technological development.

Mission

• Provide innovative and high-quality education through technology and modern equipment.

• Contribute continuously to societal development by creating solutions for local and global challenges, focusing on developing students’ skills and abilities.

Key Features

• Opportunity to study abroad through student exchange agreements.

• Advanced technological equipment for practical training in software engineering, mechanical engineering, and artificial intelligence.

• Advanced master’s programs such as Cancer Biology, Pharmacy, Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, Neuroscience.

• Exchange agreements with top global universities, including Warsaw University of Technology (Poland), Sapienza University (Italy), University of Granada (Spain).

• Bilateral agreements with institutions in South Korea, Iran, Albania, Switzerland, the USA, and other countries.

Statistics

• 10,710 students
• 9 faculties
• 63 undergraduate programs
• 33 two-year vocational programs
• 23 master’s programs
• 6 PhD programs
• 20 research centers
• 4,150 graduates

Accreditation
Istinye University is accredited across Europe and recognized in some Arab countries including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan (for bachelor programs), Yemen, Palestine, and Somalia.

Campuses

• Topkapı Campus: Opened in 2015 in Zeytinburnu, accommodates 4,000 students, 37 classrooms, 47 labs, sports hall, library, conference halls; hosts medical faculties, social sciences, health sciences, vocational medical school, and language school.

• Istanbul Valley Campus: Opened in 2021, hosts Faculty of Fine Arts, Design & Architecture, Engineering, Economics & Administrative and Social Sciences, and Communication; conveniently located near public transport.