In 2008, our founding foundation “Gelişim Education Culture Health and Social Service Foundation” attempted to establish a Vocational School named “Istanbul Gelisim Vocational School”.
On the letter of Ministry of National Education dated 08/07/2008 and numbered 17261, according to the 2nd Annex of the Law No. 2547 of the Council of Ministers on 14/07/2008, our Vocational School was established and started education.
Based on Law No. 6114 of 17/02/2011 “Istanbul Gelisim University” was established and continues its education activities within 4 Faculties, 4 Schools, 2 Vocational Schools and Institute of Graduate Studies in the academic year of 2018-2019.
In all areas of need of Turkey and the World IGU, which adopts the principle of “Development”, graduated 27708 graduates, who have been trained according to the principles of the accreditations it is nominated. In cooperation with more than 100 world universities, Istanbul Gelisim University motivates associate, bachelor, master and doctorate students to become international.
Istanbul Gelisim University, offers a huge research complex consisting of over 100 laboratories to its students within the campus are located in Istanbul – one of the finance and trade center of Turkey and the World. There are 17 research centers at IGU and 78 student clubs that enable students to engage in social, cultural, scientific and sporting activities outside the classroom.
Vision
To be one of the WORLD UNIVERSITIES that produce value for continuous IMPROVEMENT
Mission
Gelisim’s goal is to add value to society and humanity
Education, research and community service practices compose its core values; while
Leading competent people and those who use the resources effectively and accountably, for a world
In which goodness, fairness and sustainability are integrated.
Simply believing in research ethics and freedom in its activities,
Internalizing a quality and tolerance atmosphere and
Mastering in physical, social, cultural, psychological and digital realms, Gelisim keeps on improving
Web: gelisim.edu.tr
- Faculty of Fine Arts
- Gastronomy and Culinary Arts (Turkish)
- Interior Architecture (Turkish)
- Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (Turkish)
- Visual Communication Design (Turkish)
- Fashion and Textile Design (Paid)
- Radio Television and Cinema (Turkish)
- Graphic Design (Turkish)
- Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (English)
- Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences
- Economics And Finance (Turkish)
- Advertising (Turkish)
- English Language and Literature (English)
- Aviation Management (Turkish)
- Aviation Management (English)
- Business Administration (Turkish)
- Business Administration (English)
- Psychology (Turkish)
- Psychology (English)
- Radio, Television and Cinema (Turkish)
- Political Science and International Relations (Turkish)
- Political Science and International Relations (English)
- Sociology (Turkish)
- Tourism Guidance (Turkish)
- Turkish Language And Literature (Turkish)
- English Translation and Interpretation (English-Turkish)
- International Trade and Finance (English)
- Logistics Management (English)
- International Trade and Financee (Turkish)
- International Trade and Business (English)
- New Media and Communication (Turkish)
- Public Relations and Publicity (Turkish)
- Logistics Management (Turkish)
- International Trade and Business (Turkish)
- Economics And Finance (English)
- Management Information Systems (English)
- Management Information Systems (Turkish)
- Political Science and Public Administration (Turkish)
- Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
- Computer Engineering (English)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering(Turkish)
- Industrial Engineering (Turkish)
- Civil Engineering (Turkish)
- Civil Engineering (English)
- Mechatronics Engineering (Turkish)
- Architecture (Turkish)
- Architecture (English)
- Aviation Management (Paid)
- Software Engineering (English)
- Software Engineering (Turkish)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering (English)
- Aeronautical Engineering (English)
- Aeronautical Engineering (Turkish))
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Speech and Language Therapy (Turkish)
- Nutrition and Dietetics (Turkish)
- Nutrition and Dietetics (English) (Paid)
- Child Development (Turkish)
- Child Development (English)
- Occupational Therapy (Turkish)
- Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation (Turkish)
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (English)
- Nursing (Turkish)
- Nursing (English)
- Audiology (Turkish)
- Healthcare Management (Turkish)
- Social Work (Turkish)
- Child Development (Turkish)
- Faculty of Applied Sciences
- Aviation Management (English)
- Banking and Insurance (Turkish)
- Gastronomy and Culinary Arts (English)
- Information Systems and Technologies (Turkish)
- New Media and Communication (Turkish)
- Avionics (Turkish)
- Television Reporting and Programming (Turkish)
- Aircraft Maintenance and Repair (Turkish)
- New Media and Communication (English)
- English Translation and Interpreting (English - Turkish)
- Data Science and Analytics (Turkish)
- Public Relations and Advertising (Turkish)
- SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS
- Coaching Education (Paid)
- Coaching Training (English)
- Exercise and Sports for Disabled (Turkish)
- Recreation (Turkish)
- Sports Management (Turkish)
- Graduate School
- Master of Business Administration (Thesis) (Turkish) (Paid)
- Master of Business Administration (Non-Thesis) (Turkish) (Paid)
- Master of Business Administration (Thesis) (English) (Paid)
- Master of Business Administration (Non-Thesis) (English) (Paid)
- Master of Business Administration (Non-Thesis) (Distance Education) (Turkish) (Paid)
- Master of Business Administration (Non-Thesis) (Distance Education) (English) (Paid)
- Dentistry
- Faculty of Dentistry (English)
- Dentistry (Turkish)
Required Documents for Associate Degree and Undergraduate Program
- Copy of Diploma
- Copy of Transcript
- Copy of Passport
- Exam Results / If Available (SAT, ACT, YOS)
- 1 Photo
Documents Required for the Master Program
- Copy of UNDERGRADUATE Diploma
- Copy of Official Transcript of Undergraduate Records
- 2 Reference Letters
- Letter of Intent
- Current CV of the applicant
- Copy of Passport
- 1 Photo
- Certificate of Equivalence at the time of registration
- Motivation Letter
Documents Required for the Doctorate Program
- Applicants are required to submit a valid exam score. ALES EA 60 / GRE: 685 / GMAT: 500
- English Proficiency Exam Score: YDS: 65 / TOEFL IBT:79
- Copy of both for Graduate and Undergraduate Diploma
- Copy of both for Graduate and Undergraduate Transcript
- Two reference letters
- Letter of Intent
- Corporate document
- Current CV of the applicant
- Copy of Passport / Copy of the identity card
- 1 Photo
- Certificate of Equivelance at the time of registration
- Motivation Letter
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