Setting out with the slogan “Towards a Bright Future”, Istanbul Aydın University is a true city university with its experienced academic staff—renowned both nationally and internationally for their scientific studies—and its campuses located in the heart of Istanbul.
In addition to offering career planning support throughout students’ educational life, Istanbul Aydın University continues its sector leadership by placing 83.6% of its graduates into employment after graduation.
Within the scope of the ERASMUS program, Istanbul Aydın University has Erasmus+ bilateral agreements with 266 universities from a total of 49 countries, 28 of which are European countries. In this context, while hosting many international students, it also provides numerous opportunities for its own students to study abroad. Aware that scientific research and development are possible with advanced technologies and driven by the principle of being a “Technological University”, Istanbul Aydın University continuously serves students through its fully equipped foreign language, food, and computer laboratories.
Additionally, at our university, one of Turkey’s most distinguished multidisciplinary university technology centers, the Prof. Dr. Aziz Sancar Technology Center, provides engineering education with a strong emphasis on practical training.
Istanbul Aydın University has been awarded the ECTS Label and the Diploma Supplement Label by the European Commission—given only to higher education institutions that implement the European Credit Transfer System accurately across all associate, undergraduate, and graduate programs.
Istanbul Aydın University provides all graduates with a Diploma Supplement (DS). The DS is an additional document intended to ensure academic and professional recognition (diplomas, degrees, certificates, etc.) at an international level. Its content was developed by the European Commission and UNESCO/CEPES. Thanks to this, graduates of Istanbul Aydın University benefit from increasing educational and employment opportunities in EU countries.
The Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Engineering Programs (MÜDEK) conducts accreditation, evaluation, and information studies for engineering programs in various disciplines. MÜDEK criteria are implemented in the Faculty of Engineering to train engineers with the competencies required by developing technologies.
The Association for the Evaluation and Accreditation of Science, Literature, Science-Literature, Language and History-Geography Faculties (FEDEK) carries out accreditation, evaluation, and information studies for the programs within the Faculty of Science and Letters to enhance educational quality and train more qualified individuals at national and international levels.
The criteria of the Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Teacher Education Programs (EPDAD) are implemented to improve the quality of faculties of education and to train more qualified teachers both nationally and internationally.
In the Faculty of Health Sciences, SABAK criteria are applied to improve the quality of health sciences education in Türkiye by conducting accreditation, evaluation, and information processes for programs in different health disciplines.
Istanbul Aydın University Faculty of Dentistry is a member of the Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE) and has been certified since 2018. Our students receive education in line with the dental education standards of the European Union countries.
Additionally, the Faculty of Dentistry Hospital of Istanbul Aydın University has been accredited by the world’s most prestigious accreditation body, Joint Commission International (JCI).
Istanbul Aydın University prepares its students for professional life through on-site training systems, eliminating the “lack of experience” disadvantage often encountered in job searches. With a lifelong learning approach, the university continues to support its students even after graduation. Through its continuously operating career center, the university provides career planning services and collaborates with tens of thousands of solution partners to place many graduates in jobs, helping them achieve their dream careers.
Istanbul Aydın University’s incubation centers include:
Incubation Istanbul – IAU Entrepreneurship and Incubation Center offers training, mentorship, academic consultancy, office space, and laboratory support to entrepreneurs with innovative ideas. Over the past year, numerous entrepreneurship projects have been supported, developed, and accelerated, with many incubated ideas being brought to life.
At BioCube Istanbul, startup ventures, R&D, and innovation projects in the health sector are supported in line with Türkiye’s localization and nationalization policies. BioCube Istanbul is expected to strengthen Türkiye’s growing health sector and increase the country’s share in health tourism.
An “international shared-use” agreement was signed between TTC Chicago, TÜBİTAK Marmara Technopark (MARTEK), and Istanbul Aydın University. The “International Incubation Center” established in the Turkish Trade Center in Chicago is operated in cooperation with TÜBİTAK and Istanbul Aydın University. The university continues entrepreneurship activities on an international scale at this center in Chicago.
The UNESCO Chair on Cultural Diplomacy, Governance and Education, established in 2014 within Istanbul Aydın University, responds to the need for cultural diplomacy in today’s multicultural societies.
Political actors, international organizations, educational institutions, and individuals must find fair ways to reconcile the values and norms of different cultural groups within society. In this context, political systems must reflect cultural diversity in decision-making mechanisms. Cultural diplomacy identifies power structures and networks within cultures, builds international bridges, and fosters interaction. By supporting national interests in harmony with international peace and sustainability, cultural diplomacy initiates or encourages the exchange of ideas, values, traditions, and other cultural or identity elements. Together with education, cultural diplomacy helps nourish a “Culture of Sustainability”.
The UNESCO Chair on Education for Sustainable Peace, established at Istanbul Aydın University in 2016, aims to implement peace education programs, raise awareness on human rights among women and youth from different cultures, and encourage them to contribute to a culture of peace. It focuses on research, education, capacity building, and documentation activities, aiming to strengthen cooperation between internationally renowned researchers and academics in the Balkans, the Middle East, Africa, and those in Türkiye.
The Istanbul Aydın University Technology Transfer and Project Management Office (TTPYO) has continued to operate under five modules since 2016:
• Information, Promotion, and Training Unit
• Support Programs Unit
• University–Industry Collaboration Unit
• Intellectual and Industrial Property Rights Management Unit
• Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Unit
TTPYO organizes information sessions, trainings, and seminars for researchers, students, and stakeholders. Additionally, the office assists with academic and industrial project applications, matching ideas with relevant calls, reviewing proposals, and providing feedback.
In cooperation with SODER Information Technologies, our cybersecurity center has launched employment-guaranteed training programs. With the rapid advancements in technology, cybersecurity has become a crucial need alongside traditional security. The growing demand for cybersecurity specialists in Türkiye has created significant employment opportunities. The main topics covered in the curriculum include:
• Fundamentals of Information Technologies
• Penetration Testing
• Application Security
• Network and Security Applications
• Log Management and SIEM
• Establishment and Management of Cyber Incident Response
• Digital Forensics Training
• Malware Analysis
The cybersecurity training programs—supported by a vast infrastructure—are suitable for:
• Those who want to pursue a career in cybersecurity
• Members or prospective members of corporate Cyber Incident Response Teams
• Information technology professionals who wish to expand their expertise with a cybersecurity perspective
The university offers a comprehensive complex for students interested in health sciences. With the Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital, Faculty of Dentistry, Dentistry Hospital (DentAydın), Faculty of Health Sciences, and Vocational School of Health Services, Istanbul Aydın University is on its way to becoming Türkiye’s largest health education campus among foundation universities.
In addition to academic development, Istanbul Aydın University offers various activities to enhance students’ social and cultural growth. The university provides an environment where students can gain the necessary practical experience, work collaboratively, and become more contemporary, rational, dynamic, analytical, and productive individuals—positively contributing to their own future and that of the country.
The Istanbul Aydın University Information Center serves with a shelf capacity of 50,000 and a seating capacity of 900. Individual study tables and group study rooms can be reserved for specific hours. Our visual and audio collections consist of film archives and educational multimedia resources. The institution’s electronic open-access archive system preserves intellectual output, shares it with the scientific community, and ensures the transfer of knowledge to future generations. Our library operates 24/7.
With the Florya Campus and additional campuses such as Büyükçekmece and Esenyurt Dentistry Hospital/Integrated Clinic and Tepekent Social Facilities, Istanbul Aydın University continues to grow rapidly on its path toward a bright future—constantly expanding opportunities for its students and fulfilling their expectations through its academic units and research centers, all aligned with its goal of becoming a “World University”.
HISTORY
Istanbul Aydın University was established by the Anadolu Education and Culture Foundation (AKEV) to train qualified human resources at national and international levels, in accordance with Article 73 of Law No. 5656 published in the Official Gazette No. 26526 on 18.05.2007. It is Türkiye’s first foundation vocational school, established directly under the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) in 2003 under the name “Anadolu BİL Vocational School.” With the establishment of Istanbul Aydın University, both institutions united under a single roof, offering associate, undergraduate, and graduate education. The foundations of both Istanbul Aydın University and Anadolu BİL Vocational School are rooted in AKEV.
Completing its institutional formation in 2007, Istanbul Aydın University has taken its place in higher education with 14 faculties, 1 school, 2 vocational schools, and its Graduate Education Institute.
Continuing to advance global education and international development, Istanbul Aydın University is one of the most dynamic universities in Türkiye. By offering education in modern scientific fields, it serves not only Türkiye but all humanity.
In addition to its main Halit Aydın Campus in Florya, the university operates its Büyükçekmece and Esenyurt Dentistry Hospital/Integrated Clinic and Tepekent Social Facilities campuses—providing a contemporary and modern education environment across a wide spectrum.
Istanbul Aydın University adopts the principle of educating its students as individuals equipped with contemporary values, capable of critical and ethical thinking, and possessing strong leadership skills.
By utilizing international cooperation and solidarity—key components of global education—Istanbul Aydın University continues to make its presence felt globally through its contributions in science and technology, alongside its educational achievements.
The university prepares students for the future with strong sectoral cooperation, hands-on training, international relations, global diploma programs, and various support certificate programs that focus on personal development and professional competence.
