İstanbul Galata Üniversitesi | |
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| Motto | Start Rising at Galata |
|---|---|
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 2019 |
| Affiliation | Bulut Education Foundation |
| President | Nilüfer Bulut |
| Rector | Şeyma Aydınoğlu[1] |
| Location | Beyoğlu, Istanbul , Turkey |
| Colors | Navy blue, Orange |
| Website | www |
Istanbul Galata University (Turkish: İstanbul Galata Üniversitesi) is a private foundation university located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was established in 2019 by the Bulut Education Foundation.[2] The university began its academic operations in 2020 and is based in several historic buildings in the Beyoğlu district. Its mission is to educate skilled individuals who can adapt to global changes and contribute to society.
As of 2024, Istanbul Galata University offers programs across 4 faculties, 1 vocational school, and a graduate institute.
Academic units
[edit]Faculties
[edit]- Faculty of Dentistry
- Dentistry (Turkish, English)
- Faculty of Art and Social Sciences
- Business Administration
- Management Information Systems
- Psychology (Turkish, English)
- Communication and Design
- Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (Turkish, English)
- Public Relations and Advertising
- Gastronomy and Culinary Arts
- Faculty of Sports Sciences
- Coaching Education
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
- Nursing
- Nutrition and Dietetics
Vocational School
[edit]- Oral and Dental Health
- Physiotherapy
- Anesthesia
- First and Emergency Aid
- Medical Imaging Techniques
- Pharmacy Services
- Culinary
Graduate Institute
[edit]- Graduate School of Education
Administration
[edit]The university is governed by the Board of Trustees, chaired by Nilüfer Bulut. The current rector is Şeyma Aydınoğlu.[1] Other members of the board include Hüseyin Hatemi, Laki Vingas, Kezban Hatemi, Şener Bulut, Ferhan Odabaşı, Toros Alcan, Ayşe Cevahir, and İshak İbrahimzadeh.[3]
History
[edit]Istanbul Galata University was founded in 2019 by Bulut Education Foundation, with the aim of providing contemporary and innovative higher education in Turkey. The university officially started its educational activities in 2020.
Rectors
[edit]- Özgür Çengel (2020–2024)
- Şeyma Aydınoğlu (2024–present)
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Istanbul Galata University Rectorate Handover Ceremony". Archived from the original on 17 May 2024. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ "Official Gazette of the Republic of Turkey". Archived from the original on 10 April 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ "About Us – Istanbul Galata University". Archived from the original on 2 October 2022. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
External links
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