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Get to Know Istanbul Aydın University
Istanbul Aydın University is one of Turkey’s most renowned and leading institutions in the field of education. It ranks among the top 1000 universities worldwide, according to international and global organizations.
The university comprises 12 faculties offering a wide range of disciplines across undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs.
Foundation of Istanbul Aydın University
Established in 2007 by the Anatolian Education and Culture Foundation (AKEV) under the motto “Towards a Bright Future,” the university is located on the European side of Istanbul.
Vision of Istanbul Aydın University
The university aspires to be a pioneering institution in Turkey’s educational sector by training individuals capable of producing, advancing, and transferring knowledge to society, equipping them with the professional skills and competencies required to keep pace with technological advancements.
Mission of Istanbul Aydın University
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To serve society through education, training, and research, built on a modern technological infrastructure
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To emphasize applied research and professional competency based on global and ethical standards
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To foster local and international cooperation with academia, business sectors, and NGOs, encouraging lifelong learning
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To create an inclusive campus environment that embraces students from diverse cultural backgrounds
Why Study at Istanbul Aydın University?
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A 400,000 m² campus located in the heart of Istanbul
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Academic cooperation and student exchange with over 500 universities worldwide
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Advanced laboratories for health, social sciences, and science programs
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A robust digital infrastructure supporting distance education
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Opportunity to study abroad through the Erasmus+ program, with partnerships in 259 universities across 45 countries
Istanbul Aydın University in Numbers
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40,000 students
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6,000 international students
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1,500 academic staff
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64,000 graduates
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83.6% graduate employment rate
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450 international university agreements
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72 undergraduate programs
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64 daytime vocational school programs
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44 evening vocational school programs
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7 distance education programs
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123 master’s programs
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34 PhD programs
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12 faculties
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36 research centers
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70 student clubs
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27 basic medical science laboratories
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5 training hospitals for the faculties of Medicine and Dentistry
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Civil Aviation
Aviation Management 4 years English 4,500$5,000$/year -
Dentistry
Dentistry 5 years English 19,000$20,000$/yearDentistry 5 years Turkish 19,000$20,000$/year -
Economics and Administrative Sciences
Accounting and Finance Management 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/yearBusiness Adminstration 4 years English 4,500$5,000$/yearBusiness Adminstration 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/yearEconomics And Finance 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/yearInternational Trade 4 years English 4,500$5,000$/yearManagement Information Systems 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/yearPolitical Science and international Relations 4 years English 4,500$5,000$/yearPublic Administration 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/yearSocial Services 4 years Turkish 4,500$5,000$/yearPsychology 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/yearSociology 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/year -
Education
Elementary School Teacher Education 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/yearGuidance and Psychology Counselling 4years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/yearMathematics Teaching for Elementary Schools 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/yearPre-School Education 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/yearTeacher Training in Arabic 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/yearTeacher Training in English 4 years English 3,600$4,000$/yearTeacher Training in Turkish 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/yearTranslation and Interpretation 4 years Arabic 3,600$4,000$/yearTranslation and Interpretation 4 years English 3,600$4,000$/yearTranslation and Interpretation 4 years Turkish – Russian 3,600$4,000$/yearTurkish Language Education 4 years Turkish 3,800$4,500$/yearArabic Language teaching 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/yearSpecial Education Teacher 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/year -
Art and Science
English Language and Literature 4 years English 3,600$4,000$/yearTurkish Language and Literature 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/year -
Sciences
History 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/year -
Engineering
Architecture 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/yearCivil Engineering 4 years English 5,400$6,000$/yearCivil Engineering 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/yearComputer Engineering 4 years English 5,400$6,000$/yearElectrical and Electronic Engineering 4 years English 5,400$6,000$/yearFood Engineering 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/yearIndustrial Engineering 4 years English 5,400$6,000$/yearInterior Architecture 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/yearMechanical Engineering 4 years English 5,400$6,000$/yearMechanical Engineering 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/yearArchitecture 4 years English 5,400$6,000$/yearAeronautical Engineering 4 years English 5,400$6,000$/yearSoftware Engineering 4 years English 5,400$6,000$/year -
Architecture and Design
Industrial Design 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/year -
Fine Arts
Art Management 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/yearDrama And Acting 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/yearFashion And Textile Design 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/yearGraphic Design 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/year -
Media
Cartoons And Animation 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/yearAdvertising 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/yearArt and Culture Management 4 years Turkish 3,800$4,500$/yearJournalism 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/yearPublic Relations and Presentation 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/yearTelevision News and Programming 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/yearDigital Game Design 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/year -
Health Sciences
Audiology 4 years Turkish 4,500$5,000$/yearChild Development 4 years Turkish 4,500$5,000$/yearHealth Management 4 years Turkish 4,500$5,000$/yearNursing 4 years Turkish 4,500$5,000$/yearNutrition and Dietetics 4 years Turkish 4,500$5,000$/yearPhysiotherapy and Rehabilitation 4 years Turkish 4,500$5,000$/year -
Law
Law 4 years Turkish 4,500$5,000$/year -
Art and Design
New Media and Communication Systems 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/yearRadio, TV and Cinema 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/yearVisual Communication Design 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/year -
Medicine
Medicine 6 years English 20,900$22,000$/yearMedicine 6 years Turkish 20,900$22,000$/year -
Applied Science
Gastronomy and Culinary Arts 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/yearSoftware Development 4 years English 5,400$6,000$/yearFood Technology 4 years Turkish 3,800$6,000$/yearManagement Information System 4 years English 5,400$6,000$/yearPilotage 4 years English 5,400$6,000$/year -
Physical Education and Sports
Recreation 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/yearSports Trainer Education 4 years Turkish 4,000$4,500$/yearPhysical Education and Sports Teaching 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/yearSport’s Management 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/yearCoaching Training 4 years Turkish 3,600$4,000$/year -
Pharmacy
Pharmacy 5 years Turkish 7,600$8,000$/year
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Where Is Istanbul Aydın University Located?
Istanbul Aydın University enjoys a prime location on the European side of Istanbul, close to public transportation, making it one of the easiest universities to reach in Turkey.
The university has three campuses in Istanbul, each offering a wide range of facilities including lecture halls, laboratories, restaurants, cafés, sports centers, and social clubs.
1. Florya Campus (Main Campus)
Located in Beşyol, this is the main campus of Istanbul Aydın University and houses all the university’s faculties.
2. Büyükçekmece Campus
This campus hosts the language institutes, serving both Aydın University students and external learners.
3. Kadıköy Campus
Dedicated to vocational and technical schools, including the Graduate Studies Institute.
Student Housing at Istanbul Aydın University
Istanbul Aydın University provides its students with a wide range of services and facilities to ensure a comfortable, safe, and supportive study environment. One of the key services offered is:
University Dormitories
The university offers four residential facilities for both male and female students, equipped with various amenities to enhance student life. The Istanbul Aydın University dormitories include:
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265 rooms: available in single, double, triple, and quadruple occupancy
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11 guest rooms
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On-site restaurants and cafeterias
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Gym/fitness center
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Dedicated study areas
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Game room
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Laundry and ironing room
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Prayer room
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Library
The dormitories are equipped with TVs, unlimited internet, central air conditioning, and 24/7 security surveillance cameras, ensuring both comfort and safety for students.
Accreditations and Recognitions of Istanbul Aydın University
Istanbul Aydın University holds both national and international accreditations, making its academic standards recognized not only in Turkey but also globally. The university has received approval to teach several important disciplines through the following accreditations:
MÜDEK Accreditation
Granted for the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, MÜDEK ensures that engineering programs meet quality standards for professional competence.
FEDEK Accreditation
This accreditation applies to programs in the Sciences, Humanities, Languages, History, and Geography, as well as certain Health Sciences programs. FEDEK ensures that educational quality aligns with national academic benchmarks.
EPDAD Accreditation
EPDAD accreditation applies to Teacher Education programs in the Faculty of Education. Awarded by the Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Teacher Education Programs, it certifies that graduates meet high academic, pedagogical, and ethical standards.
ADEE Accreditation
Granted in 2018 by the Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE), this accreditation certifies that Dentistry graduates of Istanbul Aydın University are qualified to work in any EU country, ensuring European-level recognition.
Recognition in the Arab World
The university is officially recognized in many Arab countries, including:
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Saudi Arabia
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Qatar
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United Arab Emirates
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Oman
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Kuwait
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Bahrain
These recognitions further enhance the university’s reputation and the global acceptance of its degrees.