Universities in Turkey

The first enterprise for agricultural education during the Ottoman State started when Mekteb-i Zirai Şahane (imperial agricultural school) was founded in 1848 in Yeşilköy district. However, due to various reasons, the school was closed in its second year.\n\nA decree in 1867 made it necessary to open an agricultural school and farm samples in the centre of each city. However, there was no action taken on that up until 1884. With a code of practice that came out in 1884, the process of opening agricultural schools started. In those years, Ziraat Müdür-i Umumiye was founded as part of the Trade Inspection. The principal appointed was Sir Agop Amaysan, who had graduated from Grinyon Higher School of Agriculture in France.

Üsküdar University’s all administrative affairs are run under the General Secretariat. General Secretariat is responsible to coordinate all the administrative units effectively, regularly and compatibly. The General Secretary is a Rapporteur to the University Executive Board and Senate.

Sabancı Group took the decision to establish Sabancı University in 1994 under the leadership of Sabancı Foundation, Türkiye's largest family foundation.\n\nWith the vision of establishing a "world university" in Turkey, more than 50 scientists, researchers, students and business people from 22 countries working in different disciplines came together at a search conference held in Istanbul in August 1995. The philosophy of a world university to be established in Istanbul was established at the conference: "Creating and developing together."

Vision\nTo be a pioneering university that leaves its mark as its name suggests.\n\n Mission\nTo be an innovative and leading university that educates qualified individuals with the differences it brings to education; produces original knowledge at national and international levels; and contributes to the solution of social problems.\n\nValues\nStudent Focus\nQuality Culture\nCritical Thinking\nLifelong Learning\nEthical Approach\nRespect for Differences\nSocial Responsibility

Istanbul Kültür University (IKU), which was established by the Kültür College Education Foundation (KEV) in accordance with the Law No. 4281 adopted by the Turkish Grand National Assembly on July 9, 1997, provides a high quality higher education services with the awareness that it is possible for the Republic of Türkiye and the Turkish nation to achieve its unchangeable goal of "exceeding the level of contemporary civilization", with the awareness that it is possible for our youth to receive a qualified education.

Medipol University, which stands out with its strong academic structure in the fields of health and technology, offers students a high-level learning experience with its applied education and modern campuses. It makes a difference with its international collaborations and innovative research opportunities.

Our university has adopted the fundamental principle of creating qualified human capital for the future of Türkiye. In line with this principle, we will make every effort to educate individuals at our university in the knowledge and competencies required by the [businehumass not an accepted term; just use “competitive business world of the present and future” equipped with a broad vision, able to learn on the job, to ask and seek answers, to imagine, to create innovative designs and produce what they have designed, to display entrepreneurial spirit, to have teamwork skills, to take responsibility when necessary, and always to strive for professional competence. We will make every effort to ensure that our students become individuals with a high degree of cultural awareness and humanitarian values, who​​ are beneficial to society.

Konya hosts more than 130 thousand students\nwith five universities. All of these students have\nnotable reasons to choose Konya. When we\nhave a close look at their reasons seven main\nfactors stand out.\nLocals are welcoming. Many international\nstudents witness people paying for their\ndolmush (shared taxi) fees. Saying ‘’Oh no!\nPlease put it back in your pocket. You are a\nstudent.’’ Or, there will be people buying you\na meal. T

Nişantaşı University: Standing out with its innovative education approach, Nişantaşı University offers students the opportunity to combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience. It prepares its students for the business world with its wide range of departments, strong academic staff and education programs integrated with the sector in its modern campuses in Istanbul. It is a university that makes a difference with its international collaborations, Erasmus opportunities and advanced technological infrastructure.