Istanbul Gedik University

Istanbul Gedik University
İstanbul Gedik Üniversitesi
MottoThe University That Teaches to Learn
TypeFoundation (private) university
EstablishedMarch 3, 2010[1]
FounderHalil Kaya Gedik
Parent institution
Gedik Education Foundation
ChairmanHülya Gedik
RectorProf. Dr. Ahmet Karaaslan
Academic staff
300+
Administrative staff
300+
Students10,000+
Undergraduates4,000+
Postgraduates1,600+
300+
Other students
1,770+ (Associate degree)
Location
Istanbul
,
Turkey

40°54′05.6″N 29°13′09.8″E / 40.901556°N 29.219389°E / 40.901556; 29.219389
CampusKartal, Halil Kaya Gedik, Çamlık, Nişantaşı
LanguageTurkish, English
ColorsMagenta, Grey, Black
Websitewww.gedik.edu.tr

Istanbul Gedik University is a private foundation university in Istanbul, Turkey. Founded in 2010 by the Gedik Education Foundation, the university aims to promote collaboration between academia and industry and to educate specialists for various fields.[1]

History

Istanbul Gedik University was established on 3 March 2010 by the Gedik Education Foundation, initiated by industrialist Halil Kaya Gedik. The university incorporated the previously founded Gedik Vocational School and has since expanded its academic offerings and research capacity.[1]

Administration

The university is governed by a rector and a board of trustees under the oversight of the Gedik Education Foundation. The current rector, as of 2025, is Prof. Dr. Ahmet Karaaslan. The board of trustees is chaired by Hülya Gedik.

Position Name Term start Term end
Rector (Acting) Prof. Dr. Ahmet Karaaslan 11 June 2025 Incumbent
Rector Prof. Dr. Ahmet Kesik 31 October 2022 Incumbent
Rector Prof. Dr. Nihat Akkuş 29 February 2020 20 June 2022
Rector Prof. Dr. Zafer Utlu 24 May 2018 26 September 2019
Rector Prof. Dr. Berrak Kurtuluş 13 February 2015 31 December 2017
Rector Prof. Dr. Ahmet Topuz 10 September 2012 31 December 2013
Rector Prof. Dr. Nihat Akkuş 17 June 2011 23 June 2012

Academic units

Institutes

  • Graduate School of Science
  • Graduate School of Health Sciences
  • Graduate School of Social Sciences[2]

Faculties

  • Faculty of Architecture and Design[3]
  • Faculty of Law[4]
  • Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences[5]
  • Faculty of Engineering[6]
  • Faculty of Health Sciences[7]
  • Faculty of Sports Sciences[8]

Other academic units

  • School of Foreign Languages
  • Gedik Vocational School

Research centers

The university hosts several research and application centers, including the Atatürk’s Principles and Reforms Research Center,[9] the Center for Disability Studies,[10] and centers dedicated to energy technologies, human rights, women entrepreneurship, welding technologies, and robotics.

Laboratories

The university maintains various laboratories for teaching and research, including facilities for computer science, electronics, physics, chemistry, machine technology, mechatronics, and graphic design.

Campuses

Istanbul Gedik University is organized across four campuses:

  • **Kartal Campus**: Main campus for administrative and academic units, undergraduate and graduate programs, and the School of Foreign Languages.
  • **Halil Kaya Gedik Campus**: Houses the Faculty of Health Sciences, Culinary Arts practice kitchens, and facilities for sports sciences.
  • **Gedik Vocational School Campus**: Hosts vocational and technical education programs.
  • **Nişantaşı Campus**: Includes the Continuing Education Center and graduate education activities.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Our University's Fifth Anniversary Celebrated". Istanbul Gedik University. 3 March 2015. Archived from the original on 29 January 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Graduate School of Education". Istanbul Gedik University. Archived from the original on 19 January 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  3. ^ "Faculty of Architecture and Design". Istanbul Gedik University. Archived from the original on 19 April 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  4. ^ "Faculty of Law". Istanbul Gedik University. Archived from the original on 11 April 2019. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  5. ^ "Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences". Istanbul Gedik University. Archived from the original on 19 April 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  6. ^ "Faculty of Engineering". Istanbul Gedik University. Archived from the original on 19 April 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  7. ^ "Faculty of Health Sciences". Istanbul Gedik University. Archived from the original on 30 March 2017. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  8. ^ "Faculty of Sports Sciences". Istanbul Gedik University. Archived from the original on 19 April 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  9. ^ "Atatürk's Principles and Reforms Center". Istanbul Gedik University. Archived from the original on 26 March 2021. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
  10. ^ "Research and Application Centers". Istanbul Gedik University. Archived from the original on 21 June 2022. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
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