Yeditepe University

About Yeditepe University

Yeditepe University, one of Turkey’s top universities, was founded in 1996 by the Istanbul Education and Culture Foundation (ISTEK). The university offers contemporary sciences and education in line with Ataturk’s principles, emphasizing development and community service. It aims to provide students with the technical skills required in today’s world and encourage awareness of technological advancements and global culture. Yeditepe University delivers education that aligns with technology through academic and training programs, with around 77 undergraduate, 82 master’s, and 43 Ph.D. programs. Furthermore, English is the official language of instruction for Yeditepe University programs.

Vision:

To graduate innovative students with the self-confidence to become leaders and entrepreneurs contributing to societal development through high-quality education in all scientific fields and engaging in scientific research with the participation of students and international academic professors.

Mission:

• To become a globally recognized university focused on scientific approaches
• To conduct research aimed at societal development
• To develop educational programs compliant with local and international quality standards

Yeditepe University by the Numbers

• 367 classrooms, 27 amphitheaters, 175 laboratories, 46 workshops
• Parks covering over 79,000 square meters
• 4 restaurants, 7 cafeterias
• A 100-seat cinema and a 100-seat theater
• 250 square meter TV Education Studio and Units
• 2 basketball courts, semi-Olympic indoor and outdoor swimming pools
• A 708 square meter Fitness and Squash center
• A 783 square meter service center, including a bank and shopping center

Why Yeditepe University?

• The university is renowned for its Health majors, such as medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy, and features a specialized dental hospital for practical training
• The university trains students to acquire necessary skills for success in the modern business world
• The modern campus spans 125,000 square meters, catering to all student needs
• The environmentally friendly university utilizes solar energy through campus rooftop panels and plans to harness wind energy
• Modern technology is employed for teaching and practical learning
• The university enables personal growth through 44 student clubs
• Over 700 cooperation agreements with leading global universities, particularly in Europe, America, Canada, Russia, and the Far East

Scientific Research Centers

Yeditepe University conducts scientific research at its research and application centers, which include:

• Center for Applied Research and Information Systems: Develops scientific projects through theoretical and applied scientific research and studies in information technology, including information systems, software development and application, communication systems, and data transfer
• Medical Research Center: Focuses on teaching and scientific research activities related to oral and dental health, as well as patient services
• Center for Drug Research and Applications: Collaborates with universities and governmental and non-governmental organizations on biomedical research, coordinated with the university’s College of Pharmacy
• Ophthalmology Research Center: Provides cutting-edge diagnosis and treatment methods for eye diseases, conducts scientific research, and trains outstanding ophthalmologists
• Entrepreneurship Workshop: Offers consulting and training services to students
• Training, Research, and Health Services Center: Aims to conduct scientific research to provide advanced diagnostic and treatment methods, particularly in public health
• Strategic Applications and Research Center: Analyzes Turkish international relations, forecasts their future, and generates strategic, political, military, social, economic, technological, and cultural alternatives