Istanbul Okan University

Okan University is a non-profit, private university founded in 1999, with over 14,000 students. It offers 52 undergraduate, 42 graduate and seven Ph.D. programs through six faculties, three graduate institutes, and schools of applied and health sciences. Okan University emphasizes university-business cooperation and the internationalization of its programs and campuses. Okan University is an EUA member and the first Turkish University to become the ambassador university of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs and first and only ISO 9001:2008 certificate holder private university.

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  Main Campus

  Istanbul, Turkey Campus Website

  5,000 - 20,000 on Campus

  250,000+ residents in Istanbul

  Language(s) spoken on campus: Turkish

  Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey and the tenth most popular tourist destination because of its rich history and culture. In 2010, Istanbul was named one of three European culture capitals. The city center is also considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is home to ancient monuments dating back to Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman periods, including the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Sultanahmet Mosque and Basilica Cistern. Even with some of the most historic sites in the world, Istanbul has developed a new and modern culture. Istanbul is now also known for its nightlife, restaurants, galleries and fashions.

  Tuzla campus houses a student center with cafeterias, shops, a cinema, game room and a sports complex (membership fees required), which includes a semi-Olympic size swimming pool, an indoor basketball court and fitness center. There are also outdoor basketball and tennis courts and a football field. Various student clubs are supported by the dean of students.