İstanbul University Since 1453 Shaping Futures “The Bridge of Knowledge from History to the Future” www.istanbul.edu.tr Welcome to İstanbul University Great location between Europe and Asia, High quality academic experience since 1453, Strong reputation for student support, Ranked 400th in 2012 among the top 500 Universities, Member of the Coimbra Group, 1 ISTANBUL UNIverSITy 2 ISTANBUL UNIverSITy Contents Welcome to İstanbul University .............................................................1 From the Rector ......................................................................................5 İstanbul University ..................................................................................7 Faculties of İstanbul University Languages of Education .......................10 Faculties of İstanbul University Tuitions of Faculties .............................11 Faculties Conducting Programs in English Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine ............................................................12 Faculties Conducting Programs in English Faculty of Economics .........18 Faculties Conducting Programs in English Faculty of Business Manage- ment .......................................................................................................24 The Gateway to the European Universities: Erasmus Program.............30 The Gateway to the Turkish Universities: Farabi Program.....................35 The university at your side: İstanbul University Distance Education Program ..................................................................................................36 Turkish Language for International Students .........................................38 Sports: .....................................................................................................39 İstanbul University Women’s Basketball Team ......................................39 Cultural and Artistic Activities ................................................................41 Scholarships ............................................................................................42 Healthcare Services ................................................................................42 Scientific Research ..................................................................................43 Accomodation.........................................................................................46 Accomodation in the City .......................................................................50 Food ..................................................................................................51 Frequently Asked Questions ..................................................................52 3 ISTANBUL UNIverSITy 4 ISTANBUL UNIverSITy From the Rector İstanbul University, the most renowned institution of higher education in Turkey, has, throughout its history, been a pioneer to science, contempo- rary values and enlightenment of the society. The foundation of the İstanbul University dates back to the conquest of the city by Sultan Mehmet II in 1453. The İstanbul University is among the first ten universities established in Europe and now ranks among top 500 in the world. İstanbul University is a common platform for students coming from dif- ferent regions of the world on the other. For this reason, being a student at the İstanbul University offers the unique opportunity of meeting different cultures. In our university where education is based on the principle of “stu- dents come first”, students share this medium of freedom. İstanbul University, besides its curricular activities, prepares students for life through its social, cultural and artistic activities. It will continue to do so with all success throughout the future. With my very best regards. Prof. Dr. Yunus SÖYLET RECTOR “İstanbul University is 400th in the annual rankings of Top 500 Universities of the World” 6 ISTANBUL UNIverSITy İstanbul University: Science Bridge from the Past into the Future İstanbul University, the first university in Turkey, is in service with its more than 108,000 students and over 15,000 admin- istrative and academic staff. The history of İstanbul University dates back to the conquest of İstanbul by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453. The Sahn-ı Seman Ma- drasahs (Conqueror Madrasahs), established after the scientific meetings in Zeyrek a day after the conquest, constitute the first ring of this scientific journey. The madrasahs, where theological and environmental sciences were taught together, became centers of attraction with the reconstruc- tion of İstanbul and the invitation of foreign scholars by the Conqueror. Flourishing with the support of the sultans, the madrasahs reached profi- cient status as higher education institutions particularly in the 16th and 17th centuries. They were transformed into Darülfünun by Sultan Abdülmecid in 1846. The Darülfünun works carried out by Grand Vesir Sait Pasha tried to keep abreast with the speed of the Industrial Revolution. Following the proclamation of the Republic, the young Republic of Turkey, in an effort to establish educational system that is based on ratio- nale and science, acknowledged the legal personality of Darülfünun and accepted the scientific and administrative independence of the institution 7 ISTANBUL UNIverSITy on October 7th, 1925. After this date, the higher education system tried to meet the needs of the new system in terms of academicians and materials. The infrastructure for a modern university was set up with the support of foreign scholars invited to the country. With the 1933 University Reform, conducted under the leadership of Atatürk, İstanbul Darülfünun was trans- formed into İstanbul University. İstanbul University started on November 18th, 1933, as the “first and only” university of the Republic of Turkey. İstanbul University has been the locomotive of Turkey’s higher educa- tion with its 20 faculties, 8 graduate schools, 16 institutes, 5 departments and 20 Research and Application Centers under the Rectorate, and 37 Re- search and Application Centers under the faculties. İstanbul University, which led the way in many areas, has kept abreast with new developments thanks to its changing and evolving structure, and has become a model for a number of new universities with its progressive and modern thinking. The university’s buildings, initially established in the historical fab- ric of Beyazıt and the vicinity, have spread out over time to various parts of İstanbul. Currently, education continues in eight campuses (Beyazıt, Avcılar, Çapa, Cerrahpaşa, Bakırköy, Bahçeköy, Şişli and Kadıköy). The cam- 8 ISTANBUL UNIverSITy