Istanbul Gedik University

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Istanbul Gedik University
İstanbul Gedik Üniversitesi
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MottoThe University That Teaches to Learn
TypeFoundation (private) university
EstablishedMarch 3, 2010 [1]
FounderHalil Kaya Gedik
Parent institution
Gedik Education Foundation
Chairman Hülya Gedik
Rector Prof. Dr. Ahmet Karaaslan
Academic staff
300+
Administrative staff
300+
Students10,000+
Undergraduates 4,000+
Postgraduates 1,600+
300+
Other students
1,770+ (Associate degree)
Location
Istanbul
,
Turkey

40°54′05.6″N29°13′09.8″E / 40.901556°N 29.219389°E / 40.901556; 29.219389
CampusKartal, Halil Kaya Gedik, Çamlık, Nişantaşı
LanguageTurkish, English
Colors Magenta, Grey, Black
Website www.gedik.edu.tr
Istanbul Gedik University

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]

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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.

PositionNameTerm startTerm end
Rector (Acting)Prof. Dr. Ahmet Karaaslan11 June 2025Incumbent
RectorProf. Dr. Ahmet Kesik31 October 2022Incumbent
RectorProf. Dr. Nihat Akkuş29 February 202020 June 2022
RectorProf. Dr. Zafer Utlu24 May 201826 September 2019
RectorProf. Dr. Berrak Kurtuluş13 February 201531 December 2017
RectorProf. Dr. Ahmet Topuz10 September 201231 December 2013
RectorProf. Dr. Nihat Akkuş17 June 201123 June 2012

Academic units

Institutes

Faculties

Other academic units

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:

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "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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