Istanbul Gelisim University

Introduction by the University of Gelisim:

The University of Gelisim is one of the best private universities in Turkey, always seeking to become one of the best in the world. It is also a favorite destination for many international students around the world for its developmental steps towards its goal, as well as for its multiple successes since its founding. Istanbul Gelisim University was founded in 2008 by the Gelisim Foundation for Education, Culture, Health and Social Services.

The university ranked first locally, and 96th globally, for the 2020 High-Quality Education Award from Times Higher Education (THE). It also chose (sustainability) as a major topic for the university, and developed a course under the title (Introduction to Sustainability) in all departments, believing in our ability to create a better world.

The university offers approximately 76 bachelor's degree programs through 6 faculties, 62 master's degree programs and 6 doctoral programs.

University vision:

Become one of the most prominent global universities offering educational programs that place great value on the individual and society for the sustainable development of society.

University mission:

• It aims to add great value to individuals and society.
• Provision of advanced education and research activities.
• Provide all necessary resources to individuals able to use them effectively.
• Contribution to development at all social, cultural and economic levels.
• the pursuit of a better and more just world, characterized by a culture of quality, tolerance and freedom of education.
• It has begun to operate in accordance with the concept of sustainability in all its future activities and projects.

University quality policy:

• Provision of education and training services in accordance with national and international quality standards.
• Delivering community service activities according to effective, efficient and measurable standards.
• Applying a student-centered educational approach and adopting the concept of governance (a system whereby enterprise activity is subjected to a set of laws, regulations and decisions aimed at achieving quality and excellence in performance).
• Implementation of sustainable development activities in all areas.

Advantages of the study at the University of Gelisim:

• The university has obtained many international accreditations.
• Thanks to the scientific value added by the University of Gelisim to its teaching programs in the Faculty of Dentistry, the Faculty of Dentistry has been accredited by the ADE Dental Education Society of Europe, which is one of the few Turkish universities with this accreditation.
• Gelisim University is a member of the Erasmus Program, an international student exchange program between universities that allows for the exchange of students around the world.
• The University cooperates with more than 100 global universities; It is working to exchange personnel and expertise to reach a global level in education and training.
• There is a professional development center concerned with providing students with the necessary knowledge and skills about working life and its requirements. in addition to improving the planning and career development competencies of students, graduates and staff of Istanbul Gelisim  University.
• Gelisim adopts English as the primary language for teaching. The University also has an International Student Service Office in which many other languages, such as Arabic, Turkish, French and some African languages, are available.
• The University adopts the System of Hours (ECTS), which is recognized in all European States and facilitates student exchanges between universities.
• The University encourages students to gain practical experience through quality education and training opportunities in all fields.
• The university provides an opportunity to explore different and exciting ways of learning. It has high-tech laboratories that help students transform theories into actual practices.

Istanbul Gelisim University International Credits:

It succeeded in being the university with the most accredited programs in Turkey, receiving many international credits from German, British and American accreditation institutions such as:

AQAS - German accreditation to the Faculty of Economics, Administrative Sciences and Humanity.

AHPGS - German accreditation to the Faculty of Health Sciences.

APET - American international accreditation for engineering colleges around the world.

PEARSON - British International Accreditation of Foreign Language Faculties at the University.

University campus:

• The Gelisim University campus is one of the most modern and up-to-date technology campuses in Avcilar, which is one of the most suitable cities for social and physical areas.
• In an effort to enrich student life on campus, the university has created a range of sports facilities, including basketball courts, volleyball courts, tennis courts, and a sports and fitness hall. Students are also equipped with the necessary athletic skills by organizing accurate physical fitness programmes.
• The university also has a health café (Fit Cafe) opened by students of the College of Physical Education and Sports to draw attention to the importance of healthy and balanced nutrition. Istanbul Gelisim University cafeteria also serves its students with high-quality products.
• In addition, the University provides 5 separate conference rooms and conference rooms with a capacity for 1000 persons and 4 free courtyards with more than 3000 square meters for parties, sporting events and festivals.
• The University also provides a large library, including databases, scientific sources and all research needed by students.
• Istanbul Gelisim University has approximately 78 student clubs at its campus, where they can participate in social, cultural, scientific and sports activities.
• There are about 125 laboratories and workshops at Istanbul Gelisim University that both associate students and graduate students can benefit from. It also includes 22 research centers.

Gelisim University Research Centres:

• Centre for Oral and Dental Health.
• Centre for the Application of Scientific Research and Research Projects.
• Centre for Life Sciences Applications and Biomedical Engineering.
• Technology Application Research Centre.
• Health and Safety Training and Research Centre.
• Centre for the Application of Entrepreneurship Research.
• Centre for Computer Technologies and Robotic Research.

Workshops at Gelisim University:

• Four aviation engineering workshops for maintenance, installation and systems.
• Photography and video workshop.
• Advertising workshop.

Gelisim University Laboratories:

• Dental Installation Techniques Laboratory.
• Anatomy lab.
• Anesthesiologist.
• Renewable Energy Laboratory.
• Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Laboratory.
• Pathology Laboratory.
• Laboratory of Medical Techniques

Arab countries that recognize the University:

Iraq, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Yemen

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