About the University
Yeditepe University was founded in 1996 by the Istanbul Education and Culture Foundation (ISTEK). The university offers contemporary sciences and education based on the principles of Atatürk, aiming to serve the community. It also seeks to educate students and equip them with technological and necessary skills in the modern business world, keeping them informed about technological developments and global culture.
Yeditepe University strives to graduate creative and confident students who become entrepreneurs and leaders benefiting society. This is achieved through high-quality international education in various scientific fields, engaging students and international academic professors in scientific research activities, and developing educational programs aligned with local and international quality standards.
Yeditepe University in numbers
- 13 faculties
- 69 undergraduate programs
- 100 master’s programs
- 44 doctoral programs
- 3 hospitals
- 554 labs and 46 workshops
- Approximately 17,506 students
- Over 50,000 graduates
- 93 cooperation agreements in the business sector
- 54 student clubs
- 38 sports teams
- 6 health centers
Why Yeditepe University?
- Excellence in medical fields, such as human medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy, with hospitals on campus for practical training
- Focus on training students and providing them with all the necessary skills for success in the modern business world
- A modern campus covering 125,000 square meters, meeting students’ needs in education, culture, arts, and sports
- An environmentally friendly university utilizing solar energy through solar panels on campus buildings
- Utilization of modern information technology facilities for teaching and training
- In addition to effective academic activities, the university offers students the opportunity to develop themselves through 54 on-campus student clubs
- Over 700 collaboration agreements with leading universities worldwide, especially in Europe, America, Canada, Russia, and the Far East
- English is the primary language of instruction
- Sports facilities include volleyball, basketball, tennis, soccer fields, and a semi-Olympic swimming pool
- Research centers in various fields focus on applied research and scientific studies
Research Centers at Yeditepe University
Yeditepe University is actively involved in scientific research through its affiliated research and application centers, which include:
- Research and Application Center for Information Technologies: This center focuses on developing scientific projects by conducting theoretical and applied research and studies in information technology. Areas of expertise include information systems, software development, application, communication systems, and data transfer.
- Dentistry Center for Education, Application, and Research: This center concentrates on educational and scientific research activities related to oral and dental health services and patient care.
- Pharmacoeconomic and Pharmacoepidemiologic Research and Application Center: This center is dedicated to conducting pharmaceutical biological research in collaboration with governmental and non-governmental organizations, coordinating with the University’s College of Pharmacy.
- Eye Diseases Application and Research Center: Established to provide the latest diagnostic and treatment methods for eye diseases, this center conducts cutting-edge scientific research and trains distinguished eye doctors. It also provides necessary facilities for graduate students to pursue their studies in the field of ophthalmology.
- Health Services Training, Research and Application Center: This center aims to conduct scientific research to offer the most advanced diagnostic and treatment methods, particularly in public health.
Student accommodation
The university provides fully-equipped and modern student accommodation with a total capacity of 3,645 students. The student housing includes amenities such as private bathrooms, small refrigerators in each room, desks for each student, glass bookshelves, fire-resistant furniture, 24-hour internet service, and recreational facilities like restaurants, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness centers, squash courts, and saunas.