Istanbul Bilgi University
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Istanbul Bilgi University is a private, non-profit university in Istanbul
, Turkey
. It was actually established in 1994 under the name ISIS (Istanbul School of International Studies), but its name was changed to Istanbul Bilgi University with the foundation of the school on June 7, 1996. Today, with its 4 faculties, 4 institutions, 32 undergraduate, 28 graduate programs, and a vocational school, Bilgi is one of the leading universities of Turkey, and celebrated its 10th anniversary year in 2006.
Bilgi's motto is non scholae sed vitae discimus.
On February 10, 2009, Istanbul Bilgi University announced that it would join the Laureate International Universities
network.
Istanbul Bilgi University took its place as a private, non-profit institution within the Turkish system of higher education in accordance with a decision of the Turkish Grand National Assembly. The aim was to introduce a fresh outlook to an obsolete educational system, and to establish an independent international institution of education in Istanbul.
Bilgi seeks to educate free-thinking, creative, intellectually-curious and enterprising individuals who will contribute to a world, in which knowledge is the primary driving force in society, in which knowledge is accessible to all and, indeed, in which access to it has come to be seen as a fundamental human right.
Istanbul Bilgi University is responsible for providing a basic education for its students in diverse fields, an education that fosters open-minded, multi-dimensional ways of thinking and an education with the requisite degree of flexibility that will enable Bilgi graduates to meet the boundless challenges of an ever-changing future.
Istanbul Bilgi University is a member of the European University Association
(EUA), the International Association of Universities (IAU) and the OECD/IMHE (Program on Institutional Management in Higher Education). Bilgi is also an active participant in the Erasmus exchange network and has strong academic affiliations with numerous universities abroad.
Bilgi has 6 faculties, a vocational school, and 4 institutions which form the university's graduate school.
In addition to its library at the SantralIstanbul campus, Bilgi opened a modern arts museum, named [Santralistanbul], which hosts conferences, seminars, and exhibitions started in the fall semester of 2007.
With its three campuses, in the heart of Istanbul, Bilgi is a "city university". Dolapdere is the campus, where freshmen, English preparatory program, computer science, mathematics, and law students attend. It is a ten-minute walking distance to Taksim Square
. A ten-minute walking distance to Mecidiyeköy
, Kuştepe is the home to sophomores, juniors, and to the seniors. The SantralIstanbul campus, located in the Silahtarağa neighborhood at the upper end of Golden Horn
, is the new campus, which hosts some art and science departments of the university, a contemporary arts museum, and a state-of-the-art library open to the public.
Istanbul
Istanbul , historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople , is the largest city of Turkey. Istanbul metropolitan province had 13.26 million people living in it as of December, 2010, which is 18% of Turkey's population and the 3rd largest metropolitan area in Europe after London and...
, Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
. It was actually established in 1994 under the name ISIS (Istanbul School of International Studies), but its name was changed to Istanbul Bilgi University with the foundation of the school on June 7, 1996. Today, with its 4 faculties, 4 institutions, 32 undergraduate, 28 graduate programs, and a vocational school, Bilgi is one of the leading universities of Turkey, and celebrated its 10th anniversary year in 2006.
Bilgi's motto is non scholae sed vitae discimus.
On February 10, 2009, Istanbul Bilgi University announced that it would join the Laureate International Universities
Laureate International Universities
Laureate International Universities is a global network of more than 50 for-profit , accredited campus-based and online institutions of higher education offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 550,000 students around the world. LIU spans 21 countries and more than 100...
network.
History
The Bilgi Educational and Cultural Foundation, the basis of Istanbul Bilgi University, was established on October 31, 1994 for the realization of the following objectives:- To establish and operate educational and instructional institutions focusing on foreign languages, social sciences, science and technology at all levels and kinds,
- to conduct scientific and cultural research,
- to establish and operate museums to protect Turkey's cultural heritage,
- to organize seminars, briefings, conferences and/or similar gatherings for the advancement of the nation’s cultural life,
- to extend provisional or monetary support to persons or representational organs that participate in cultural activities.
Istanbul Bilgi University took its place as a private, non-profit institution within the Turkish system of higher education in accordance with a decision of the Turkish Grand National Assembly. The aim was to introduce a fresh outlook to an obsolete educational system, and to establish an independent international institution of education in Istanbul.
Mission
The founding premise of Istanbul Bilgi University is that the ultimate goal of the advancement of knowledge is the happiness and well-being of the individual and of society.Bilgi seeks to educate free-thinking, creative, intellectually-curious and enterprising individuals who will contribute to a world, in which knowledge is the primary driving force in society, in which knowledge is accessible to all and, indeed, in which access to it has come to be seen as a fundamental human right.
Istanbul Bilgi University is responsible for providing a basic education for its students in diverse fields, an education that fosters open-minded, multi-dimensional ways of thinking and an education with the requisite degree of flexibility that will enable Bilgi graduates to meet the boundless challenges of an ever-changing future.
Education
Bilgi is administrated by a Board of Trustees has 9 members. The university's rector is elected by a vote of the board members every four years.Istanbul Bilgi University is a member of the European University Association
European University Association
The European University Association represents and supports more than 850 institutions of higher education in 46 countries, providing them with a forum for cooperation and exchange of information on higher education and research policies...
(EUA), the International Association of Universities (IAU) and the OECD/IMHE (Program on Institutional Management in Higher Education). Bilgi is also an active participant in the Erasmus exchange network and has strong academic affiliations with numerous universities abroad.
Bilgi has 6 faculties, a vocational school, and 4 institutions which form the university's graduate school.
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Scholarships
Bilgi offers several scholarships to support its students throughout their academic life at the university. These scholarships are as stated below.University entrance scholarship
In order to be eligible for this scholarship, students have to achieve the minimum score for the scholarship capacity of the department in which they want to study at the national university entrance examination. Entrance scores for the scholarship capacity are highly competitive for each department, but once the student enters Bilgi with an entrance scholarship, he can continue his studies for seven years without having to pay the school fee.International Baccalaurate scholarship
Students who have an IB degree can benefit from discount made on the school fees. The discounts vary according to the achievement of the student at his IB degree.Academic achievement scholarship
Students who have not received an entrance scholarship can benefit from the academic achievement scholarship. Students who have ranked first in an academic year which they are continuing their studies will be exempt from the school fees for the following academic year.Sports scholarship
Students who have shown great performance in one of the sports teams of Bilgi and/or who have been selected to the national team can benefit from this scholarship. The amount of the scholarship is determined by the Scholarship Committee.Arts and culture scholarship
Students who have represented Bilgi in any culture or arts branch in a national or an international level can benefit from this scholarship. Although priority is given to the academic achievement of the student while being considered for scholarship, importance is also given to the representation of Bilgi in events of culture and arts.Student union
Students at Bilgi are represented by a Student Union elected by the students each year during the fall semester. The union has the right to interfere in various issues regarding the school. Academic representatives from each department, elected by the students in the fall semester, are also a part of the union.Student clubs
Clubs are an important part of the student life at Bilgi. The students get the chance to benefit from the lively atmosphere and spend free time with the clubs. Bilgi has over 40 clubs, some of which are listed below.
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Libraries and Museums
Bilgi has three libraries, one in the Dolapdere campus, one in the Kuştepe campus, and one in the SantralIstanbul campus. Bilgi Library offers an extensive system to support university degree programs, research and teaching. The virtual library contains more than 25.000 electronic books, 23.000 electronic journals, 37 electronic databases and encyclopedias. Access to these resources is available over internet, on-campus and off-campus.In addition to its library at the SantralIstanbul campus, Bilgi opened a modern arts museum, named [Santralistanbul], which hosts conferences, seminars, and exhibitions started in the fall semester of 2007.
Overview of campuses
Taksim Square
Taksim Square situated in the European part of Istanbul, Turkey, is a major shopping, tourist and leisure district famed for its restaurants, shops and hotels. It is considered the heart of modern Istanbul, with the central station of the Istanbul Metro network...
. A ten-minute walking distance to Mecidiyeköy
Mecidiyeköy
Mecidiyeköy is a neighbourhood located in the Şişli district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is also one of the prominent business quarters of Istanbul. It is situated between Fulya, Kuştepe, Gültepe, Esentepe, and Gülbahar neighbourhoods...
, Kuştepe is the home to sophomores, juniors, and to the seniors. The SantralIstanbul campus, located in the Silahtarağa neighborhood at the upper end of Golden Horn
Golden Horn
The Golden Horn is a historic inlet of the Bosphorus dividing the city of Istanbul and forming the natural harbor that has sheltered Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman and other ships for thousands of...
, is the new campus, which hosts some art and science departments of the university, a contemporary arts museum, and a state-of-the-art library open to the public.
Notable faculty
- Murat BelgeMurat BelgeMurat Belge is an outspoken left-liberal Turkish intellectual, academic, translator, literary critic, columnist, civil rights activist, and occasional bull fighter.- Career :...
- İsmail CemIsmail Cemİsmail Cem İpekçi was a Turkish politician, journalist, statesman and former minister of foreign affairs.- Background :...
(1940-2007) - Ricky FordRicky FordRicky Ford is an American jazz tenor saxophonist.Ford was born in Boston and studied at the New England Conservatory. In 1974 he recorded with Gunther Schuller and then played in the Duke Ellington Orchestra under Mercer Ellington from 1974 to 1976...
- Pınar KürPinar KürPınar Kür is a Turkish author and dramatist. She currently teaches at Bilgi University.- Works :*Yarın Yarın *Küçük Oyuncu *Asılacak Kadın *Akışı Olmayan Sular *Bitmeyen Aşk *Bir Cinayet Romanı...
- Betül MardinBetül MardinBetûl Mardin is a famous Turkish public relations specialist. She is called the "grand dame of public relations"....
- Ulus BakerUlus BakerUlus Sedat Baker was a Turkish Cypriot sociologist. Baker was born to a cosmopolitan family; his mother was the famous Cypriot poet Pembe Marmara, and his father was the prominent psychiatrist of the island, Sedat Baker. Baker studied in Russia , Turkey, France, and Cyprus...
- İlter TuranIlter Turanİlter Turan is a Turkish academic. He is a professor of Political Science in the Department of International Relations at Istanbul Bilgi University. He was Rector of the University from 1998 to 2001....
- Şule KutSule KutŞule Kut is the head of the department of International Relations at the Istanbul Bilgi University. From 2005 on she has been the Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences there; for 1999-2005 she was Vice-Rector of the University. She has double B.A...
- İlhan UsmanbaşIlhan Usmanbasİlhan Usmanbaş is a Turkish composer.Born in Istanbul, Usmanbaş grew up in Ayvalık. When he was twelve years old, his elder brother gave him a cello, and began to teach himself to play. After moving back to Istanbul, he studied the cello seriously...
- Serap YazıcıSerap YaziciSerap Yazıcı is a Turkish academic. She is a professor of Constitutional Law in the Faculty of Law at Istanbul Bilgi University. She became blind by an accident in her childhood...
- Derviş ZaimDervis ZaimDerviş Zaim is a Turkish Cypriot filmmaker and novelist, who has twice won the Golden Orange for Best Director for Elephants and Grass and Dot ; Golden Oranges for Best Film and Best Screenplay for Somersault in a Coffin ; and the Yunus Nadi literary prize for his debut novel Ares in Wonderland...
- Niyazi ÖktemNiyazi ÖktemNiyazi Öktem is a Turkish academic. Born in Elazığ, he is a professor of Public Law, Philosophy of Law, and Sociology of Law in the Faculty of Law at Istanbul Bilgi University. He is president of the Intercultural Dialogue Platform, the most prominent inter-faith organisation in Turkey.-References:...
- Laszlo NemethLászló NémethLászló Németh was a Hungarian dentist, writer, dramatist and essayist. He was born in Nagybánya the son of József Németh and Vilma Gaál . Over the Christmas of 1925, he married Ella Démusz , the daughter of János Démusz, a keeper of a public house. Between 1926 and 1944 they had six daughters, but...
- Butch Morris
Notable alumni
- Togan GökbakarTogan GökbakarTogan Gökbakar is a prize-winning Turkish film director.-Biography:Togan Gökbakar studied in the Cinema and TV Department at Bilgi University and his 2004 graduate short film Run Daddy Run was shown at the If Istanbul and Altın Koza film festivals where it won a prize in the student category.His...
- Winner of the 2005 Altın Koza Film Festival in the student category. Director of the film GenGen (film)-Production:The film was shot on location in Istanbul, Turkey.Karl T. Hirsch produced an English language dub of the film.-Plot :A newly appointed doctor witnesses a series of murders in a hospital which no one can reach due to heavy snow...
and the Recep İvedikRecep İvedikRecep İvedik is a 2008 Turkish comedy film, directed by Togan Gökbakar, which stars Şahan Gökbakar as an oafish character who takes up residence in an expensive Antalya hotel to win back his childhood love. The film, which went on nationwide general release across Turkey on , was the highest...
film series. (The film department team was disbanded by the rector in 2005. The department was supposedly accused by lack of encouragement of students in film production.) - Cenk SidarCenk SidarCenk Sidar Cenk Sidar Cenk Sidar (born June 8, 1982 in Istanbul, Turkey ] is the founder and former leader of the Political Vision Movement (Siyasal Ufuk Hareketi), one of the leading social democrat youth movements in Turkey. He is also business consultant, columnist, political activist and...
- Business Consultant
External links
- Istanbul Bilgi University Publications
- Istanbul Bilgi University Department of Computer Science
- Cinema at Bilgi
- Bilgi Egitim
- Bilgi Career Center
- Bilgi in Pictures
- Matematik Dünyası-Popular Mathematics Journal edited by Ali Nesin (in Turkish)
- SantralMüzik-Online Journal on Music (in Turkish)