University Yeditepe In Turkey

Abstract

University’s name, Yeditepe, originates from one of the ancient names given to Istanbul, the ‘seven hills’ which form the city’s historical peninsula. Yeditepe University is not only a research university with academic programs, laboratories and research centers in international standards, but also on a mission to become the leading university in Turkey's education with its academic staff, social facilities, foreign language education and campus facilities as well as its innovative and dynamic structure.

• When was Yeditepe University founded?

Yeditepe university was founded in 1996 by the Istanbul Education and Culture Foundation. Yeditepe University aims to educate students who are inquisitive, innovative, well-equipped with technological skills, well- versed in world culture, have a solid identity, and are equipped with all the qualifications required by the business world. With its up-to-date academic programs and training, Yeditepe University offers an education compatible with the expectations of the information age.

• What are the programs Yeditepe University offers?

Yeditepe University offers 2 Schools and 1 Vocational School Entailing and 13 faculties, including Dentistry, Pharmacy, Education, Arts and Sciences, Fine Arts, Law, Economy and Administrative Sciences with a combined total of 71 Undergraduate and 4 Associate Degree Programs, 87 Master’s Degree Programs and 43 Doctoral Degree Programs. Yeditepe University's medium of instruction is English.

• Is Yeditepe University a private university?

Yeditepe University is a private university located in the city of Istanbul, Turkey. It is not affiliated with the public university in Turkey.

• Where is Yeditepe University located?

Yeditepe University is located on the Asian side of Istanbul, which offers an exceptional experience for international students seeking higher education.

Vision

To educate students who are keen on research, creative, authentic, self-confident and enterprising from all scientific fields in line with the international requirements of quality education, to provide researches and educational fields, with international students and academic members and to provide society with a lifelong educational environment.

Mission

To become a university of which education is based on the science of its day, researchers take the necessities of its society and transformed into production, taking the national consciousness as a basis for its student’s progress and being in line with the national and international quality systems with its programs and lecturers.

Accommodation

Yeditepe University halls of residence, which are conveniently located at the center of Istanbul in Ataşehir, have a capacity of 3.645 people. While you can pursue your University education over a 123.000 m2 full equipped campus field, you can benefit from the hall of residence opportunities on our campus. The rooms in the hall of residences are mostly for two people. The rooms include a bathroom, a mini-fridge, a private desk, a chair, glass bookshelves, a wardrobe with a mirror and other furniture made of nonflammable material. Additionally, 24 hours internet connection is available.

Students who accommodate the hall of residence can benefit from the 24-hour uninterrupted Knowledge Center and Social Facilities which include a restaurant, both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center, a squash center and a sauna.

Food

ood at Yeditepe University is served at the Social Facilities building in 3 restaurants; 2 fast-food restaurants and Yeditepe Sofrasi which carters to faculty members, as well as 9 canteens located on the ground floor of the faculty buildings.

Sport Opportunities

Yeditepe University sports facilities cover a wide range of indoor and outdoor branches, offering students many opportunities for exercise. The indoor facilities, located in the Recreational Hall, include two volleyball and basketball courts – one with tiered spectator seating – a squash court, a fitness center, a semi-Olympic swimming pool and a table tennis area. These are complemented by outdoor facilities like a swimming pool, sports areas for basketball, volleyball and tennis, and a soccer pitch.

Library

With the establishment of Yeditepe University in 1996, the Information Center started to serve students and academics in order to meet their library needs. Yeditepe University library was provided when it was first established, continues to serve its users in the Rectorate Building Campus.

Since Yeditepe University library's first establishment, these scientific information resources are ready for the use of readers and to follow developments and research in line with the needs and aims to present these to our readers.

Our library, which is based on access to information, offers its facilities, opportunities and technology to its users 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with the understanding of electronic librarianship and possible service.