We all studied, are learning and will continue to learn. In kindergartens, schools, lyceums, colleges, academies and universities. In the latter, we spend wonderful student years, go (or do not go) to couples, study the disciplines necessary for the future profession. Which higher education institution to choose for admission and is Istanbul University suitable for this role?
General information
Istanbul University is considered the oldest institution of higher education in Turkey. It was founded back in 1453 by Sultan Mehmed Fatih. Initially, it was presented as a religious institution, which existed for many years. In the 19th century, it began to undergo some transformations and only in the 30s of the 20th century acquired the status of a secular educational institution.
In general, the educational institution includes:
- 17 faculties of Istanbul University;
- 13 schools;
- 15 institutions;
- 26 centers.
They are located in different places in the city of Istanbul. The most famous are the medical, philological and law faculties. And the main building of the institution is located in the center of the capital near the Grand Bazaar.
Study
The university is considered to be a state university, but the diplomas issued there are recognized as international. Education there is conducted in Turkish, but for foreigners there are also programs in English.
There is also a student exchange plan, which provides a great opportunity to study and train in Europe and the United States.
Famous in Istanbul and beyond is the university library. It contains a truly broad educational base for students, provides unique materials and allows you to make learning better and more productive. The library funds include 18 thousand manuscripts and about 250 thousand books in different languages. It's hard to even imagine!
The university has special scholarship programs, but the issue of obtaining support is decided on an individual basis. You can learn about all the nuances directly at Istanbul University.
Incoming
While browsing the University's website, be sure to keep a close eye on dates and calendar inconsistencies to make sure the information is up to date. Every year the deadlines for admission change, usually the admission of students takes place in March-April. Don't despair if you missed an entry:there are many universities that accept documents much later.
Star Alumni
Istanbul University is the most prestigious university in Istanbul and highly respected throughout Turkey and beyond. Accordingly, stars, future or real diplomats, politicians, lawyers and doctors studied and study there. Here are a few names of prominent people who graduated from this university and became successful people.
- Abdullah Gul is a former president of Turkey.
- Refik Saidam is the former prime minister of Turkey.
- Nedim Sener is a popular Turkish journalist.
- Ahmed Hamdi Tanpinar is a classic of Turkish culture, literature, writer.
- Aziz Sanjar - Nobel Laureate in Chemistry.
- Orhan Pamuk - Nobel Laureate in Literature.
They all achieved such success by studying at this university.
Tuition fees
Studying at Istanbul State University is not cheap. A year of study for a foreigner will cost about three thousand dollars (excluding living expenses), which is almost 200 thousand rubles. Enrollment occurs after exam results have been reviewed.
The academic year is divided into two semesters. About 82 thousand students are educated in the educational institution, and the teaching staff consists of 2800 teachers.
Cooperation with international students
Few enter and even fewer students graduate from Istanbul University. Getting there is a difficult task, which is not for everyone.forces. However, the educational institution actively invites foreign students to study in Istanbul.
Representatives of the university conduct career guidance in different countries, as a result of which many students from different parts of the world get a chance to enter an educational institution. The competition during the admissions campaign is really tough, with only 10% of those who try to get in.
However, this does not prevent the university from conducting advertising campaigns. Representatives come to the capitals of neighboring countries and conduct a special exam so that those who cope can study at one of the 110 universities in Turkey.
Such a campaign was held in the capital of Ukraine. An exam was held, for which registration took place in advance, which is very similar to the USE system. Thus, students who did well had the opportunity to get an education in one of the educational institutions in Turkey, including Istanbul University.
The goal of any educational institution is to educate students, give them new opportunities and open the way to the big world. Each of them has different education systems, the number of students and teachers, location, and so on. Which institution to choose for higher education and how to build your career and study is up to you.
