Gelişim University, sometimes called Istabul Gelişim University, is a private university located in Istanbul Turkey and established by the Gelişim Education, Culture, Health and Social Service foundation in 2008. Gelişim University was first named the Istanbul Gelişim Vocational School but later went on to be established in 2011 as the Gelişim University, home to four faculties, two educational schools, and two vocational schools. Since then, it has branched out to become one of the best modern Turkish universities and one of the top when it comes to the immense number of specialisations students can choose from. The university is located in the centre of Istanbul, with a huge research complex made up of over 100 laboratories, 17 research centers and more than 50 student clubs that students can choose to take part in, growing socially and culturally as they engage in their university adventure.
The vision of the university is to grow into one of the global universities that positively impacts world development.
The mission of Gelişim University includes respecting the values of scientific research, contributing to social, cultural and economic development and implementing highly academic and research-based approaches to education.
When it comes to ranking, the university ranks among the top 5,000 universities worldwide. In Turkey, Gelişim university comes in at the 133rd place when compared to other Turkish schools.
Gelişim University has received many notable accreditations worldwide, the most obvious one being the accreditation from the Turkish Higher Education Council (YÖK). Some of the other accreditations it has received are the following:
Gelişim University has several faculties with hundreds of study programs for international students to choose from. Here are the four main faculties that students can join at the university:
The university offers students many facilities that they can take advantage of, including sports facilities, student activities, a psychological counseling center and an employment and vocational training centre. In this section, we will cover these facilities in a bit more detail so prospective students can know exactly what to expect if they choose to join the school.
Sports facilities at the school include the basketball, volleyball and tennis courts, which can be found in the Sports Hall. The school highly prizes fitness so it organizes many fitness programs that students can join in this area. The school also has a gym complex that students can use at any time. In this well-equipped gym, they can work out under the supervision of instructors and professional sports coaches.
Gelişim University has a multitude of student clubs and activities that can suit the needs and interests of any student. Examples of these nearly 30 student clubs include the following:
Students can also choose to become a member of the student council, where they can work on their professional, social and cultural skills. The student councils also allow them to gain teamwork and leadership skills and build meaningful relationships with their peer students that they can carry with them for the rest of their professional careers.
The university also includes a psychological counseling centre to offer psychological and social support and counseling to students who need it, to ensure they remain mentally stable. Having this center is critical as it means that students can overcome any difficulties that might hinder their life and education at Gelişim University, allowing them to flourish completely.
Another unique center you can find at Gelişim University is the Employment and Vocational Training center, which aims to help students find their weaknesses, enhance their strengths and improve their skills overall. The center also holds activities to increase students’ practical experiences like vocational training courses and research activities that help to enhance their research skills and increase their professional experiences.