1. Bogazici University
More than 150 years with a history of academic autonomy and a participatory management approach based on Defending Freedom of thought in every area of life, Boğaziçi University, education and research took its place among the most distinguished universities in the world with the performance of, devoted himself to education and research that will make a difference, perfectionism adopted a public university. Bringing together the best students of Turkey and distinguished faculty members in a free and libertarian environment, Boğaziçi University provides its students with strong equipment in their fields, while providing them with a social environment that will allow them to get to know themselves, Turkey and the world better. Representing the culture of Boğaziçi University, our graduates have assumed important roles in science, business, politics, art, in other words, in every aspect of life. Faculty members from around the world continue to conduct innovative research with the highest impact value in Turkish universities together with graduate and doctoral students. Boğaziçi University, which is attended by 1850 new students every year, has 6 campuses, 14,500 students and 53,000 graduates spread all over the world.
2. Koc University
Koc University is a foundation university that started its education in Istanbul in 1993. It continues its activities with 400 faculty members and approximately 6900 students. The University provides education in the Faculties of Humanities and Letters, Economics and Administrative Sciences, Science, Engineering, Law, Medicine and Nursing with 22 undergraduate, 32 graduate and 26 doctoral programs. The aim of Koc University’s research programs is to make qualified and original contributions to universal science and to have a beneficial impact on Turkey’s intellectual, technological, economic and social development. While Decisively conducting their own research, faculty members attach importance to interdisciplinary cooperation and work as a team in strategic areas.
3. Middle East Technical University
More than 27,000 students were enrolled in the 2016-2017 academic year. About thirty-five percent of these students have enrolled in graduate programs. Every year, more than 1,700 students with a certain academic degree from 94 different countries attend METU. Undergraduate and graduate students from many countries study at METU for one semester or one year as special students or exchange students. METU is currently carrying out Student Exchange Program activities with many foreign universities. In line with the international perspective of METU, more than five percent of the faculty members are guest scientists from various countries. Approximately the same proportion of Turkish faculty members go to foreign universities or research centers as guests or researchers every year. Almost all of the full-time faculty members of METU have studied abroad or received their doctoral degrees at a foreign university. METU is an international research university that is highly respected in the region. With more than 1,700 foreign students, it is the most prominent Turkish university in terms of international connections with extensive collaborations in both depth and field in the fields of education and research. All undergraduate programs at the Faculty of Engineering have been evaluated and accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), the accreditation body of the United States of America, upon the request of METU (http://www.abet.org ).
4. Sabanci University
The University is the first university in Turkey to offer the freedom to choose a program. This system, which enables students to have knowledge about disciplines other than their chosen fields of specialization and to grow up as fully equipped individuals, constitutes the foundation of the university. Students who want to study at the university, when making their choice according to the results of the university entrance exam, do not choose the “department” but choose from the faculties and faculty groups.
5. Istanbul Technical University
Istanbul Technical University offers education in various master’s and doctoral programs on 5 campuses, 14 faculties and 67 undergraduate programs and 7 institutes located in the central regions of Istanbul. Apart from this, there are more than 400 R&D laboratories and 15 research centers at Istanbul Technical University. Dec. More than 2700 R&D projects are being carried out at ARI Teknokent, which is part of ITU. Dec.Dec. 25 of the engineering programs have been accredited by ABET and it is the university with the most ABET Accreditation in the world in this regard. Students who study at ITU with an International Joint Undergraduate Program are eligible to receive a double degree by completing the rest of their education at contracted universities in the USA. In addition, Istanbul Technical University has double major and minor opportunities in many departments. It cooperates with more than one hundred and forty institutions around the world.
