Dean's Wellcome
Istanbul University, the oldest institution of higher learning of Turkey with deep-rooted traditions, has a history that dates back 550 years. Its foundations were established when Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror took Istanbul in 1453. The University therefore ranks among the first 10 founded in Europe.
Istanbul University consists of 17 faculties, 12 colleges and training schools, 13 institutes, and more than 30 research centers. There are approximately 60.000 students working for their B.A., M.A., and Doctorate degrees.
Faculty of Economics is the oldest institution in its field, representing first independent school on economics education in Turkey. It was the founded on 14 December 1936 under the direction of Atatürk. Faculty of Economics, established at a time when not too many Western countries had separate economics faculties, has more than 20.000 graduates since its establishment. By education and research activities, it continues to contribute to Turkish social and economic life.
Students are involved in every level of the administration by the implementation of a student representation system. They have the opportunity to participate in social, cultural, and artistic activities at the Students’ Cultural Centre.
While continuing its leading position in Turkey’s educational system, Faculty of Economics has more than 200 academic staff and 7.000 students.
Istanbul University and as well as the Faculty of Economics will maintain its position as a leader in modern values, enlightenment and science, always committed to the principles and reforms of Atatürk.
