İstanbul Kültür University (İKÜ) is one of the many private universities located in Istanbul, Turkey. It has a total of four campuses all in close proximity to each other in the western part of Istanbul. The three campuses are located in Şirinevler, İncirli, Basın Ekspres and Ataköy
This non-profit University was founded in 1997; its Industrial Engineering started in the 1997–98 academic year. The university has five schools and two vocational schools. In 2009, Global Political Trends Center, a policy oriented research (think tank) institution, was founded under the auspices of the university.
Istanbul Kültür University conducts its academic and scientific activities with a total of 59 departments and programs, in eight faculties, namely Faculty of Science and Letters, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Arts and Design, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences, Faculty of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Health Sciences, and in two vocational schools, namely Vocational School and Vocational School of Justice. In addition, it provides postgraduate education at 54 Master's and 11 Ph.D. programs within the body of the Institute
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İKÜ faculties
Faculty of Law
Faculty Dean: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Bahri Öztürk
Department of Law
Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
Faculty Dean: Prof. Dr. Müge Çetiner
Entrepreneurship
Economics
Business Administration (Turkish/English)
International Trade (Turkish/English)
International Relations (English)
Faculty of Art and Design
Faculty Dean: Prof. Dr. Mehmet Üstünipek
Cartoon and Animation
Communication Arts
Communication Design
Arts Management
Cinema and Television
New Media and Communication
Faculty of Architecture
Faculty Dean: Prof. Dr. Neslihan Dostoglu
Faculty Vice Dean: Prof. Dr. Esra Bostancioglu
Faculty Vice Dean: Assoc. Prof. Rana Kutlu
Architecture
Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty Dean: Prof.Dr. Tülin Aktin
Electrical&Electronics Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Computer Engineering
Civil Engineering
Faculty of Science and Letters
Faculty Dean: Prof. Dr. Ömür Ceylan
Physics
English Language and Literature
Mathematics-Computer Sciences
Molecular Biology and Genetics
Psychology
Turkish Language and Literature
Faculty of Education
Faculty Dean: Prof. Dr. Alim Kaya
Educational Sciences
Basic Education
Foreign Languages Education
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty Dean: Prof. Dr. Asiye Gül
Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
Department of Nursing
Vocational Schools
Vocational School of Justice
Vocational School Director: Assist Prof. Durmus Tezcan
Justice Program
Vocational school
Vocational School Director: Prof. Mehmet Özer
Alternative Energy Sources
Banking and Insurance (Formal)
Banking and Insurance (Evening Education)
Computer Programming
Office Management and Executive Assistance
Child Development
Foreign Trade
Digital Media and Marketing
Electronics Technology
Household Linens
Graphic Design
Public Relations and Publicity
Air Logistics
Air Conditioning and Cooling Technology
Construction Technology
Business Management
Logistics
Fashion Design
Opticianry
Radio and Television Technology
Management of Health Institutions
Civil Air Transportation Management
Civil Aviation Cabin Services
Medical Documentation and Secretarial
Institute of Graduate Studies
Institute Director: Prof. Dr. Nebile Korucuoğlu
M.S/M.A Programs
Computer Engineering
Educational Management And Planning
Electrical&Electronics Engineering
Physics
Geotechnics
Interior Architecture
Communication Arts
Occupational Health and Safety
Business Administration
Business Management
Public Law
Mathematics-Computer
Architectural Design
Molecular Biology And Genetics
Engineering Management
Engineering Management
Private Law
Monetary and Capital Markets
Project Management
Arts Management
Sports Law
Turkish Language and Literature
International Relations
Production Economics
Construction
Construction
Construction Management And Technology
PhD programs
Geotechnics PhD Program
Business Administration PhD Program
Public Law PhD Program
Mathematics PhD Program
Architecture PhD Program
Molecular Biology And Genetics PhD Program
Private Law PhD Program
Project Management PhD Program
Turkish Language and Literature PhD Program
Construction PhD Program
Application and research centers
Research activities at IKU are carried out within the body of research centers as well as faculties and institutes. Research centers are organized as institutions affiliated to the rectorate, and multidisciplinary research is carried out in these centers with the activities of implementing commercial and industrial organizations.
AGMER - Family Businesses and Entrepreneurship Application and Research Center
ATAMER - Atatürk's Principles and the History of the Turkish Revolution Research and Application Center
R&D Center
CEHAMER - Criminal Law Application and Research Center
FIHAMER - Intellectual Property Rights Application and Research Center
GEOMER - Geomatics Application and Research Center
GSUAM - Fine Arts Application and Research Center
IKÜ-HAM - Istanbul Kültür University, Motion Analysis Application and Evaluation, Application and Research Center
IKÜSEM - Continuing Education Center
IKÜTÜMER - Turkish and Foreign Languages Teaching Application and Research Center
PDR - Psychological Counseling and Guidance
UZEMER - Distance Education Application and Research Center
European and International Relations Center
European and International Center (EIC), which conducts Istanbul Kültür University's relations with universities and higher education institutions abroad, works both for various international higher education institutions, especially universities in 27 countries that have become a member of the European Union that Turkey is a candidate for full membership and it also works in the fields of mutual cooperation activities, structuring and executing corporate projects. Lifelong Learning Program - LLP Institution Coordinator-ship offers IKU students the opportunity to study at more than 100 universities abroad and to do internships in international companies. Within the scope of Template:Olgu Lifelong Learning Program, there are also many EU Education Programs such as LEONARDO, which is a vocational education program, and GRUNDTVIG for adults, and JEAN MONNET studies as well as ERASMUS program.
Life on campus
İstanbul Kültür University provides education on four campuses Ataköy, Şirinevler, İncirli and Basın Ekspres. Faculty of Science and Letters, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Architecture and Faculty of Art and Design are on Ataköy Campus; Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences and Faculty of Education are on Basın Ekpres Campus; Faculty of Law, Faculty of Health Sciences, Vocational School of Justice and English Preparatory Classes are on Şirinevler Campus; and Vocational School is on İncirli Campus. Transportation between campuses is provided by shuttle service.
On campuses, students are provided with the opportunity to have their meals and other needs.
In the morning and evening, shuttle services to Bakırköy Seabus are provided for the students who come from Kadıköy and Bostancı.
Foreign relations
İKÜ is a member of the Caucasus Universities Association.