Introduction to Istanbul Kültür University
Istanbul Kültür University (IKU) is renowned for its excellence in higher education in Turkey. The university began its first academic year in 1997-1998. IKU’s mission is to provide high-quality education that equips students with the knowledge and skills needed for academic and professional success. The university aims to build its students’ futures by offering modern educational programs along with innovative educational, artistic, and cultural activities.
Located in a prime area of Istanbul, the university is easily accessible via public transportation, metro stations, and buses. It has several campuses, including:
- Bakırköy Campus
- Bahçelievler Campus
- Küçükçekmece Campus
Advantages of Studying at Istanbul Kültür University
- Participation in the Erasmus+ program, offering students the opportunity to study for one or two semesters at higher education institutions abroad.
- Accreditation from FEDEK for several programs.
- Accredited programs in faculties such as arts, science, language, history, and geography.
- The university provides modern student housing with the latest facilities for both male and female students, ensuring a comfortable stay.
- Strong infrastructure with cutting-edge classrooms, conference halls, and modern labs equipped with the latest technologies to ensure a top-notch educational experience.
- A comprehensive library filled with printed and electronic resources to support academic research.
- A variety of cafeterias and restaurants offering delicious meals.
- Accreditation for departments such as Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Turkish Language and Literature, Psychology, Molecular Biology, and Genetics at the Faculty of Science.
Faculties and Programs at Istanbul Kültür University
Istanbul Kültür University comprises 8 faculties that offer a diverse range of academic disciplines, including engineering, social sciences, and humanities:
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Architecture
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Arts and Design
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
- Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Istanbul Kültür University in Numbers
- 8 faculties
- 4 campuses
- Total campus area: 127,966 square meters (70,216 sqm indoors and 57,750 sqm outdoors)
- 3,264 associate degree students
- 8,579 undergraduate students
- 1,545 postgraduate students
- Total student population: 13,388
- Total graduates: 34,165
- 52 research laboratories
- 31 undergraduate programs
- 10 English-taught programs
- 21 Turkish-taught programs
- 24 branches of science
- 4 main branches of arts at the Institute of Higher Education
- 45 thesis-based master’s programs
- 26 non-thesis master’s programs
- 9 PhD programs
- Number of associate degree graduates in the 2021-2022 academic year: 887
