About
Founded in 1996 by the Istanbul Education and Culture Foundation (İSTEK), Yeditepe University is a pioneering foundation university that aims to educate individuals who will shape Türkiye’s future through a contemporary, research-oriented, and innovative understanding of education in line with Atatürk’s principles and reforms. Since its establishment, its mission has been to educate individuals who possess all the qualifications and competencies required by the business world, are proficient in technology, are familiar with world cultures, can think critically, and will add value to society. Through its programs and practices that meet the requirements of the information age, our University prepares its students strongly for the future in both national and international arenas.
Academic Structure and Educational Opportunities
Yeditepe University has one of the broadest academic portfolios in Türkiye, with 70 undergraduate, 4 associate degree, 91 master’s, and 45 doctoral programs across 13 faculties, 1 vocational school, and 1 School of Foreign Languages. At our University, where the medium of instruction is English, there is also the opportunity to learn a second foreign language. Thanks to its credit-based course structure aligned with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), students benefit from international academic recognition, mobility, and flexibility. The programs, supported by double majors, minors, and dual diplomas, aim to provide an interdisciplinary perspective.
Internationalization and Global Connections
In line with our international vision, more than 400 Erasmus and exchange agreements have been concluded worldwide, and dual-diploma programs have been developed with numerous universities. Thanks to our strong alumni network, our students can find a place quickly in the national and international business world after graduation.
Research, Innovation, and University-Industry Cooperation
Yeditepe University is one of Türkiye’s pioneering institutions in research and innovation. In addition to 14 research centers and more than 500 laboratories, the support, commercialization, and transfer of scientific research to industry are facilitated by R&D laboratories, the Research Projects and Scientific Activities Support Commission, the Project Management Office, and the Technology Transfer Office. Academic projects are developed in cooperation with sector representatives, and students reinforce their theoretical knowledge through practical experience.
Campus Life
Located in the foothills of Kayışdağı on the Anatolian Side of Istanbul, the 26 August Campus is one of the largest and most modern campuses in Türkiye, with 125,000 square meters of open space and 223,000 square meters of indoor space. With its buildings inspired by Seljuk architecture, wide green areas, modern educational buildings, social facilities, and dormitories that can accommodate nearly 3,700 students, it provides students with a safe, comfortable, and enriching living environment. Yeditepe University was selected as Türkiye’s greenest foundation university in the UI GreenMetric ranking, which determines the world’s greenest universities, in 2017 and 2018, and has maintained its place among the top ranks in the following years as well. Thanks to the 1 MW rooftop solar power plant located on campus and the wind energy investment in Şile, it is among the few universities that generate their own energy.
Student Life and Social Opportunities
Student life supports not only academic achievement but also social, cultural, and athletic development. At Yeditepe University, theatre performances, concerts, exhibitions, workshops, and various cultural and artistic events are organized throughout the year. In the modern sports complex, students’ physical development is supported through a swimming pool, fitness hall, tennis courts, and multi-purpose fields. Forty-nine student clubs and 48 sports teams enable students to develop their abilities in different areas and maintain an active social life.
Student Representation and Participatory Governance
Through representatives elected annually, the Student Council conveys students’ demands to the University administration and supports student participation in governance processes. While the Student Center provides social and academic support, the Career Development and Alumni Relations Directorate supports students in making a strong transition to professional life through internship and job opportunities, entrepreneurship support, alumni network connections, and personal development training. The Continuing Education Center, on the other hand, offers various certificate programs within the framework of lifelong learning.
Yeditepe University, with the importance it places on research, development, and innovation, its education system at international standards, its sustainability-oriented campus, and its rich student life, ranks among the respected higher education institutions of Türkiye and the world, offering its students an experience beyond borders and strong preparation for the future.
