Istanbul’s global university celebrates its 15th anniversary

A total of 11,926 graduates, 6 faculties, approximately 300 academics... These figures constitute a small part of the larger figures, which show the kind of progress achieved by Istanbul Commerce University, which started its academic life with 73 students in 2001 as an establishment of Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Education and Social Services Foundation. Today, more than 7,000 students prepare for their future at Istanbul Commerce University.

Joining the education world under the leadership of Istanbul Chamber of Commerce(ICOC), Istanbul Commerce University now makes a name for itself on a global scale with its academic level. Approximately 1,000 students graduate from the university every year. The first school to have been spawned by the business world, the University continues to introduce employees to the Istanbul and Turkish economy thanks to a curriculum updated pursuant to industry requirements.

TWO MAIN CAMPUSES

Istanbul Commerce University offers education in parallel with scientific and technological developments at campuses in Sütlüce and Küçükyalı, two prominent districts in Istanbul, one of the world’s cultural capitals. Moreover, the university opens its doors to those who want to receive graduate education in Bursa. Its Bursa campus also organizes certificate programs. On the other hand, Continuous Education Center in the Eminönü campus offers the sort of training programs required by the industry.

GROWTH ON THE BACK OF A CENTURY

The existence of Istanbul Chamber of Commerce as one of the most prominent chambers with its 134-year history plays a major role in enabling each Istanbul Commerce University student to receive the kind of universal education that instills professional skills as well as integrating theory and practicalities with the facts of life. Istanbul Commerce University shapes its curriculum in consideration of various industry requirements and global developments thanks to its organic bond with ICOC, its founder. The university maintains its growth with Istanbul Chamber of Commerce’s support as well as academic knowledge, accumulation, and experience and it does only give its students an internationally recognized diploma but also promises a future with high standards with its campus life at the heart of the city, business network opportunities and an education environments which offers intensive academic experience.

INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS

Istanbul Commerce University’s departments use English increasingly as the education language with five of them teaching entirely in English in addition to 17 departments which teach 30% in this language. Moving rapidly towards becoming an International University, Istanbul Commerce University become more recognized in the world by signing cooperation agreements with universities in different countries. As a matter of fact, Istanbul Commerce University’s vision for the next twenty years is joining internationally renowned and leading academic institutions, which engages in international, scientific activities actively and decisively without losing its academic flexibility and by conducting interdisciplinary studies a must in the information age.

THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS

Istanbul Commerce University has produced 11,926 graduates 15 years after it started its education journey with only 72 students. Currently, the University provides education to 4,963 undergraduate students. 2,425 students, on the other hand, receive an academic education. Approximately 1,000 students graduated at the end of the 2015-2016 academic year.

‘MORE ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION’

İbrahim Çağlar, Board of Trustees President of ICOC and Istanbul Commerce University, made the following remarks for the university where the industry’s heart beats: “First, Istanbul Commerce University is the first university to have emerged from the heart of the business world. Istanbul Chamber of Commerce’s knowledge and experience of over a century have met under this roof. Our faculties acquired a new structure in alignment with the conditions of academic and economic life. We are opening our doors for a more entrepreneurial, innovative and human-oriented education.”

UNIVERSITY IN FIGURES

The figures also reveal Istanbul Commerce University academic quality and strength of 15 years. The University has 18 Research and Application Centers. In addition, the Rector’s Office has three, and the Lifelong Learning Coordinator’s Office has four centers. Küçükyalı Campus accommodates 11 workshops, 24 laboratories, and three studios. The Sütlüce Campus has seven workshops, seven laboratories (one of them operated with Windows and three by MAC) as well as 1 TV studio and one radio studio.

02 Eylül 2016 Cuma

Etiketler : English