Işık University

Işık University is considered one of the best private universities that has demonstrated its competence in teaching various engineering specializations and administrative specializations, in addition to having a distinguished location that is considered one of the most wonderful places in Istanbul because of its beautiful view of the Black Sea. If you are interested in studying in Turkey, you must discover this university.

Establishment of Işik University

Işık University is one of Istanbul's prestigious private universities that was founded in 1996 by the leading institution, the Feyziye Schools Foundation. What distinguishes the university most is its establishment on both sides of Istanbul as it has two campuses, one on the Asian side and the other on the European side.

Işik University aims to graduate generations that keep up with the latest technological developments, while also developing other skills for students besides academic life.

Vision and mission of Isik University

Isik University typically focuses on goals such as providing quality education, fostering research and innovation, promoting cultural understanding, and preparing students for professional success. 

The mission of Isik University is to keep pace with modern developments and technology to be able to graduate individuals who are able to accept the changes occurring in the world and technology and who can quickly adapt to any change and use scientific knowledge as a means of producing social benefit.

Advantages of Işik University

1. Işik University is located in one of the most distinguished places in Turkey, as it is located in the Şila area in the Asian section of Istanbul, which is known for its nature and its charming view of the Black Sea, away from the crowds of the city, which makes the atmosphere beautiful and calm, suitable for study and other student activities.
2. The university is interested in scientific research and is keen to provide its best in order to keep pace with research and scientific developments at the world level, and to graduate generations that keep up with the developments of the times and are able to serve their societies. 
3. The university provides a strong infrastructure and the best necessary equipment for students in order to help the student achieve better.
4. English is considered the primary language of study at the university, in addition to some specializations in which the Turkish language is also available.
5. The university provides several student exchange programs, such as the ERASMUS program, where the student can travel to one of the European Union countries in order to study one or more semesters there, which increases the student’s life and educational experience.
6. The university also provides the advantage of double majoring or minoring, where the student can choose another major to study, in order to increase his information and experience, and to further qualify him for the labor market and management. 
7. Isik University tuition fees are average and appropriate compared to many private Turkish universities.
8. It includes a university library that is considered one of the largest university libraries, as it contains more than 600 thousand printed and electronic books in various fields.
9. The university has its own SFL Language School, where a student can study the language before entering the university academic year.
10. Isik University contains more than 50 student clubs, and provides several sports clubs, swimming pools, and playgrounds to encourage its students to join all sports and student activities.

Specializations at Işik University

The university offers 42 university programs within 3 colleges:

• College of Engineering and Natural Sciences.
• Faculty of Social Sciences, Administration and Economics.
• College of Architecture, Arts and Design.

The best majors at Isik University:

• Biomedical engineering.
• Business Administration.
• Industrial engineering.
• Management information systems.
• Mechatronics engineering.
• Software engineering.
• Civil engineering.
• Architecture.
• Economy.

Study in English in işik University

The university excels in teaching engineering and management disciplines and the primary language of study at Işık University is the English language, in addition to the Turkish language, and the 5 most numerous majors for international students at Işık University are

• Computer engineering
• Mechatronics engineering
• Software engineering
• Civil engineering
• Architecture

In addition to some other majors that are popular among foreign students such as 

• Interior architecture, 
• International relations, 
• Business administration 
• International logistics management.

Accreditation and recognitions of Işik University

The university has received two accreditations for the quality of its educational programs:

1. Müdek Accreditation 

It is a special association for evaluating and accrediting engineering specializations that are subject to European standards. The engineering specializations approved at the university are:

• Computer Engineering EN
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering EN
• Industrial Engineering EN
• Civil Engineering EN/TR
• Mechanical Engineering EN/TR
• Mechatronics Engineering EN
• Software Engineering EN

2. EAQUALS accreditation

It is an international institution that is globally recognized in evaluating and accrediting high-quality language services, such as its accreditation of the preparatory program offered by Işık University.

Işık University has many recognitions, as it is recognized in Egypt, Yemen, Lebanon, Sudan, and Libya, and it is also one of the universities recognized in many European countries, as Turkey is a member of the International Bologna Convention.

Işik University ranking

Işik university ranking world 116th locally among Turkish universities.  

As for Ishik University’s global ranking, it ranked 3540.

Location of Işik University Campus

The university has two campuses:

1. Şile Campus

It includes:

• Faculty of Economics, Administrative, and Social Sciences
• Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
• Faculty of Art, Design, and Architecture
• School of Foreign Languages

2. The Maslak Campus

This campus is located in the European part of Istanbul and it include the Graduate School where you can study the following programs:

• Master's in Computer Engineering
• Master's in Electronic Engineering
• Master's in Industrial Engineering
• Master's in Information Technologies
• Master's in Computer Graphics and Animation
• Master's in Mathematics
• Master's in Mechanical Engineering
• Master's in Civil Engineering
• Master's in Business Administration
• Master's in International Relations
• Master's in Applied Economics
• Master's in Information Management Systems
• Ph.D. in Computer Engineering
• Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering
• Ph.D. Mathematics
• Ph.D. in Contemporary Management Studies

Is there university housing at Isik University?

It is considered the only university with the largest university housing in Türkiye, as it is located near its main campus in the tourist city of Shila, which is known for its charming nature.

Işık University's university housing consists of 16 separate buildings for both male and female students, and can accommodate more than 1,600 students. Each room contains a bed, a closet, and a study desk for each student.

The university has its own university housing on both campuses. Housing is divided into three sections and two grades: 

• First class, which contains a room for three people, a private kitchen and a bathroom 
• The second class contains a room for three people, a bathroom, but no kitchen. It overlooks the Black Sea.

Housing is characterized by several things such as:  

• There is a shared kitchen between the rooms.
• There are laundry and ironing rooms.
• There are entertainment halls and games rooms. 
• There is a private restaurant in the residence. 
• There is a gym equipped with all sports supplies 
• Having a fast internet connection 24 hours a day. 
• The residence is safe 24 hours a day.
• The residence is close to the university, and can be reached on foot.

Dormitory Facilities at Işik University

Işık University provides students who study at Işık University in Türkiye with a distinctive experience of academic and social life by providing a range of services, including:

1. Library

The library includes 71,177 print publications with an additional 2,902,941 e-dissertations, 724,074 e-books, 63,484 e-journals and more in its repertoire.

2. Student clubs, cultural and artistic activities

The university includes more than 50 student clubs in which many recreational and cultural activities are offered, such as concerts, festivals, art exhibitions, competitions, and seminars to encourage students to join all student activities.

3. Sports activities

Isik University believes in the importance of sports and its positive impact on academic success, so the university provides its students with opportunities to participate in one of the 19 sports teams present at the university. 

The university also owns a number of sports centers and sports fields for various sports, such as:

• Football fields
• Tennis courts
• Basketball courts
• Volleyball courts
• Fitness center 
• Open and closed table tennis areas
• Billiard tables
• Semi-Olympic indoor swimming pool

4. Social center 

This place is designated for students to gather during breaks between lectures to eat or play, and it is located directly above the university dining hall.

5. Health services

Isik University has a state-of-the-art medical center that operates 24/7 on campus, with an elite group of doctors and nurses ready to help whenever you need it.

Research centers at Ishik University

Isik University is interested in research, so the university includes a number of distinguished research centers to allow university students to conduct the necessary studies. 

The most important of these centers are:

• Center for Applied Research for Alternative Energy
• Electro-Optics Research Center.
• Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Research.
• Center for Financial Management Research and Business Applications.
• Research Center for Basic and Applied Psychology.
• Social Policy Research Center.
• Educational Technology Research Center.
• Continuing Education Research Center.
• Distance Education Research Center.

Işik University tuition fees

• Tuition fees at Işık University in Turkey for bachelor’s specializations starts from $2,000 and reaches $4,800. 
• The costs of studying for a master’s degree range from $3,500 to $11,500
• For doctoral specializations, tuition fees range between $7,000 and $9,000.

Costs of studying bachelor's degree at Isik University vary according to specialty as the following:

College of Engineering and Natural Sciences

Specialization	The language	Tuition fees
Computer engineering	English	$4800
Biomedical engineering	English	$4800
Mechatronics engineering	English	$4800
Software engineering	English	$4800
Civil engineering	English	$4800
mechanical engineering	English	$4800
Industrial engineering	English	$4800
Electrical and electronic engineering	English	$4800

College of Arts, Design and Architecture

Specialization	Language of studying	Tuition fees
Visual communications design	Turkish	$3600
Interior architecture and environmental design	English/Turkish	$3600
Architecture	English	$3600
Television and cinema	Turkish	$3600

Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences

Specialization	Language of studying	Tuition fees
Economy	English	$3600
Business Administration	English	$3600
International trade and finance	English	$3600
Management information systems	English/Turkish	$3600
psychology	English/Turkish	$3600
International relations	English	$3600

How Can I Register at Işik University?

• A copy of the passport. 
• Personal photo. 
• If you have not completed high school, you can apply with a certificate of the last semester, which must be translated and certified.  
• Translated High school graduation certificate and certified, if available. 
• English language proficiency certificate, if available (if you wish to study in English).  
• If there are additional papers or certificates, it is preferable to submit them. Because it may nominate you to obtain discounts for educational expenses.

Benefits of registration through New Horizons at Işik university?

• Helping you in choosing the appropriate university major.
• Guidance towards the best Turkish universities in the specialty.
• Sending papers and files and following up on the enrollment stages.
• Big discounts on tuition fees at Ishik University.
• Obtaining initial and final admission for free.
• University housing insurance.
• Obtaining health insurance.

Conclusion 

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