ISTANBUL BILGI UNIVERSITY

BILGI Education and Culture Foundation was established on October 31, 1994 for the realization of the following objectives: to establish and operate educational and instructional institutions focusing on foreign languages, social sciences, science and technology at all levels and kinds to conduct scientific and cultural research to establish and operate museums to protect our cultural heritage; to organize seminars, briefings, conferences and/or similar gatherings for the advancement of our nation’s cultural life; to extend provisional or monetary support to persons or representational organs that participate in cultural activities. Oguz ozerden is the chairman for Istanbul Bilgi University Foundation. Founders: Oguz ozerden (Chairman, Board of Founders) Latif Mutlu (Chairman, Board of Trustees) Yigit Ali Ekmekci Prof. Dr. Glten Kazgan (Founding Rector) Prof. Dr. Asaf Sava Akat Prof. Dr. Toktamis Ates Prof. Dr. Ugur Alacakaptan Prof. Dr. Lale Duruiz Prof. Dr. Serdar Mutlu Zafer Mutlu Blent Akarcali Dr. Halit Kakinc Orhun Cavdar Orhan Gemicioglu Istanbul Bilgi University took its place as a private, non-profit institution within the Turkish system of higher education in June 7th, 1996 in accordance with the decision of the Turkish Grand Assembly. The aim was to introduce a fresh outlook to an obsolete education system and to establish an independent international institution of education in Istanbul. Since its foundation the University has developed rapidly. Currently there are 9,023 students, 1,900 of them on full scholarships and 81 international students from 33 different countries, working toward their undergraduate and graduate degrees in 48 programs under 4 faculties, an "Institute of Social Sciences", an "Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences" and a Vocational School. Istanbul Bilgi University is an unique institution with its, wide variety of cultural and social activities, dynamic environment, access to state of the art technology and exceptional academic staff who are the foundation of BILGI's quality education. The education BILGI offers is not only an education for today but also for tomorrow. With its two campuses at the heart of Istanbul, BILGI is a "city university". Istanbul Bilgi University is a member of the European University Association (EUA), the International Association of Universities (IAU) and the OECD/IMHE (Program on Institutional Management in Higher Education). BILGI is also an active participant in the ERASMUS exchange network and has strong academic affiliations with numerous universities abroad. To get information about Istanbul Bilgi University and Graduate or Undergraduate Programs: Call Center: + 90 212 444 0 428 undergraduate@bilgi.edu.tr graduate@bilgi.edu.tr Undergraduate Admissions: Safiye Tfekiyaar +90 212 311 50 00/ 6215 Kutepe Campus: Inonu Cad. No:28 34387 ili / ISTANBUL / TURKEY Phone: +90 212 311 50 00 Dolapdere Campus: Kurtulu Deresi Cad. No:47 34440 Dolapdere / ISTANBUL / TURKEY Phone: +90 212 311 50 00