Introduction to Özyeğin University
Özyeğin University is one of the most prominent private universities in Turkey, with a strong focus on entrepreneurship and serving society. Officially established in 2007, the university aims to be a unique institution contributing to societal development through its modern educational system, innovative infrastructure, and distinguished academic programs.
Özyeğin University shaped its vision by conducting a series of workshops attended by over 300 participants, including business professionals, faculty members, university students, and alumni.
The university welcomed its first batch of students at the Altunizade campus in 2008. Thanks to its dedicated efforts and exceptional educational programs, it now attracts thousands of international students from around the world to its main campus in Çekmeköy, located in Asian Istanbul.
Özyeğin University strives to be one of the leading research universities in entrepreneurship and scientific research by working and collaborating with national and international organizations across the globe.
Advantages of Studying at Özyeğin University
- The university’s faculty members are active researchers and recognized internationally for their expertise in their respective fields.
- Graduate students have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty members on research projects from day one at the university.
- The university holds numerous national and international patents, developed by both faculty and student researchers, with a continuous focus on increasing this number.
- Özyeğin provides its students and academic staff with all the necessary physical and intellectual resources to fulfill their research and innovation missions.
- The university’s campus is equipped with advanced laboratories and research centers, offering hands-on training opportunities for students.
- The university library is highly equipped with electronic resources, offering state-of-the-art computers and internet access, along with thousands of books and scientific papers.
- In 2013, Özyeğin University ranked 7th in the “Entrepreneurship and Innovation Index for Universities” announced by the Turkish Ministry of Science, Industry, and Technology among all Turkish universities.
- The faculty at Özyeğin develops new projects that positively impact and contribute to societal growth, in addition to conducting cutting-edge research and publishing in international journals.
- The Çekmeköy campus of Özyeğin University is the first LEED-certified university campus in Turkey, designed by a leading architectural firm that also designed buildings for Cambridge University and Princeton University.
- Özyeğin graduates receive degrees recognized by the European Union and many other countries worldwide.
- The university offers student housing and various extracurricular activities to enhance the student experience.
Faculties and Programs at Özyeğin University
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Architecture and Design
- Faculty of Aviation and Aeronautical Sciences
- Faculty of Business
- Faculty of Applied Sciences
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Social Sciences
Özyeğin University in Numbers
- 7 faculties
- 3 graduate institutes
- Over 50 laboratories and workshops
- 10 research centers
- 1 sports center spanning 20,000 square meters
- 2 campuses
- 23 undergraduate programs
- 36 graduate programs
- 502 full-time faculty members and 151 part-time faculty members
- Approximately 6,126 undergraduate students
- Over 10,095 alumni
