Istanbul Gelisim University

Why Istanbul Gelisim University?

Our founding foundation, "Gelisim Education, Culture, Health and Social Service Foundation", took the initiative to establish a Vocational School named "Istanbul Gelişim Vocational School" in 2008.
Upon the letter of the Ministry of National Education dated 08/07/2008 and numbered 17261, our Vocational School was established by the Council of Ministers on 14/07/2008 in accordance with the Additional Article 2 of the Law No. 2547 and started education.

"Istanbul Gelişim University" was established with the Law No. 6114 dated 17/02/2011 and continues its education activities with 6 faculties, 2 colleges, 2 vocational schools and the Graduate Education Institute in the 2023-2024 academic year.

Adopting the principle of "Development" in every field needed by Turkey and the world, IGU has so far produced 49,666 graduates who have trained as leaders in accordance with the principles and principles of its accreditations. Istanbul Gelisim University, which cooperates with more than 130 world universities, also motivates associate, undergraduate, master's and doctoral students to become international.

Istanbul Gelişim University offers its giant research complex consisting of over 140 laboratories to the service of its students in its campus area located in Istanbul, one of the financial and commercial centers of Turkey and the world. IGU also has 20 research centers and 93 student clubs that allow students to engage in social, cultural, scientific and sports activities outside of class.