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Beşyol Mahallesi, İnönü Cd. No:38, 34295 Küçükçekmece/İstanbul

About Aydın University

Istanbul Aydin University, established by the Anatolia Education and Culture Foundation (AKEV), is centrally located in Istanbul and welcomes students from across the globe. It stands out as one of Turkey’s leading institutions, known for its academic contributions in science and technology both nationally and internationally. The university is accredited by the European Union and several Arab nations, including Syria and Libya.

The university’s mission is to provide world-class education and research that benefit society. It supports a strong academic infrastructure aligned with modern educational and research standards. Additionally, it fosters cooperation with institutions, businesses, and organizations locally and internationally.

Aydın University in Numbers

🔸 14 faculties
🔸 3 vocational schools
🔸 A specialized postgraduate studies institute
🔸 70 undergraduate, 115 master’s, and 32 doctoral programs
🔸 Around 40,000 students, including about 6,500 international students from over 124 countries
🔸 1,500 academic staff
🔸 Graduate employment rate reaching 83.6%
🔸 Partnerships with 475 universities in 82 countries
🔸 36 scientific research centers and 27 medical science laboratories
🔸 Operates its own Dentistry Faculty Hospital and Oral Health Center (ADSM)
🔸 Over 90 student-run clubs

Aydın University Faculties

🔸 Faculty of Medicine
🔸 Faculty of Dentistry
🔸 Faculty of Pharmacy
🔸 Faculty of Engineering
🔸 Faculty of Education
🔸 Faculty of Arts and Sciences
🔸 Faculty of Fine Arts
🔸 Faculty of Law
🔸 Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences
🔸 Faculty of Communications
🔸 Faculty of Architecture and Design
🔸 Faculty of Health Sciences
🔸 Faculty of Sports Sciences
🔸 Faculty of Applied Sciences

Why Aydın University?

🔸 Campuses equipped with advanced laboratories, research facilities, and workshops utilizing modern technology

🔸 Home to 36 research centers and 165 applied science labs, including two that collaborate with UNESCO

🔸 Hosts the Aziz SANCAR Technology Center, one of Turkey’s premier multidisciplinary research facilities

🔸 Supports student innovation through incubation centers that help turn ideas into real-world products

🔸 Faculty members are experienced professionals with recognized academic contributions both locally and abroad

🔸 Offers hands-on training in collaboration with industrial partners during students’ academic journey

🔸 Education programs blend theoretical learning with real-world practice

🔸 Provides continued student support after graduation through career planning services via a dedicated employment center

🔸 Multiple opportunities for student exchanges and study-abroad programs with partner institutions

🔸 Year-round student events such as festivals, conferences, and seminars

🔸 Strong focus on extracurricular and athletic activities, promoting sports and student engagement

Research Centers & Laboratories at Aydın University

🔸 Civil Engineering Labs: Equipped to conduct experiments in structural, geotechnical, and materials engineering using modern systems.

🔸 Aziz SANCAR Technology Center: Features facilities including labs for food chemistry, electronics, textile chemistry, mechanics, mechatronics, and molecular biology.

🔸 Food Laboratory: Designed to offer hands-on training for students in the Food Engineering program through advanced equipment analysis.

🔸 Africa Research and Applications Center: Focuses on exploring Turkey-Africa relations in politics, culture, history, and economics, enhancing Turkish academic interest in African development.

🔸 Dental Research Center: Delivers diagnostic and therapeutic services in oral health to the community.

🔸 Astronomy Sciences Center: Supports astronomical research, project development, and image analysis in the field of space sciences.

🔸 Career Development Center: Enhances the skills and job readiness of students, alumni, and academic staff.

The University’s Policy on Education and Scientific Research

Istanbul Aydin University embraces a progressive vision in education and scientific inquiry, aiming to drive development both nationally and internationally. The institution combines global educational standards with local technological capabilities. It aspires to achieve top rankings worldwide through high-quality academic programs.

Key principles of the university’s research and education policy include:
🔸 Advancing scientific research through financial and developmental support
🔸 Ongoing refinement of educational methodologies
🔸 Cultivating an innovative R&D atmosphere to encourage modern, interdisciplinary studies
🔸 Converting scientific discoveries into economic benefits
🔸 Establishing itself as a top-tier institution in both education and research on a global scale

Important Notes

🔸 A non-refundable application fee is usually required for applicants using the online system: $100 for most programs and $250 for Medicine and Dentistry.
🔸 Students who apply through MyTR Education are exempt from all application fees, except for the mandatory fees associated with Medicine and Dentistry programs.
🔸 The Orthodontics program costs $11,000. Applicants must meet specific criteria and submit a Tomer certificate proving Turkish language proficiency at level five.
🔸 Bachelor’s degree applicants for Medicine and Dentistry must pass the YOS exam, as instruction in these programs is entirely in Turkish.
🔸 Tuition fees for undergraduate programs are paid in four installments across the academic year.
🔸 Master’s program students pay in two installments, while Ph.D. students follow a four-installment schedule.
🔸 Vocational school tuition is paid in two installments annually.

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