| Bahçeşehir University | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1998 |
| Type | Private |
| Rector | Yılmaz Esmer |
| Location | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | www.bahcesehir.edu.tr |
Bahçeşehir University is a private educational institution in Turkey, on the European side of Istanbul. The Turkish National Assembly authorized the establishment of the University of Bahçeşehir by the Bahçeşehir Uğur Education Foundation in 1998. An academic and strategic protocol was signed shortly after (February 1998) with San Diego State University in California, USA. The enrollment of the first students was made after the first placement exam (ÖSYS) in the 1999-2000 academic year.[1]
The rector is Prof. Dr. Yılmaz Esmer.[2]
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The University has two campuses: Beşiktaş Campus includes the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Arts and Science, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Management, Faculty of Architecture, and Institute of Natural Sciences and Institute of Social Sciences and a Vocational school. Şişli Campus includes Faculty of English Preparation.[1]
Bahçeşehir University is aiming to take its place among the leading universities in the world with its strong academic staff, research and educational-instructional programs on international level, study abroad opportunities and modern technical infrastructure.
Bahçeşehir University encourages its students to be productive, investigative and intellectual individuals, who are respectful of human rights and freedoms with social responsibility to serve humanity and who are adorned with creative thinking in line with universal knowledge and values.
Campus is located in Beşiktaş at the heart of Istanbul, the city, where Europe meets Asia. There exists six faculties at Bahçeşehir University; Economics & Administrative Sciences, Communication, Engineering, Arts and Sciences, Law and Architecture, two institutions; Institute of Science and Institute of Social Sciences, and a Vocational school. The medium of instruction at the university is English.
Following an English program for proficiency in Preparatory School, the students are eligible for faculty courses. German, Spanish, Russian, Italian, Japanese and French are taught as foreign languages.
Bahçeşehir University has academic and strategic cooperation agreements with leading universities in the USA and participates in the Erasmus Program. It also carries out joint programs with many universities in Europe and the Asia. Similarly, Bahçeşehir University offers its students the opportunity to take English Preparatory Program abroad. The program is implemented at Northeastern University, Boston; Kent State University, Cleveland, Ohio; California State University, San Bernardino, California; and in Washington DC.
A liaison office in Brussels cooperates with the European Universities, explore the possibilities to benefit from the EU funds (funds that are not decentralized) and offers internship opportunities in Brussels known as the capital of the EU.
Bahçeşehir University organizes many certificate programs and conferences, and hosts various cultural events during the year as a service to and for the intellectual development of the community. “School of Politics and Leadership” that has been carrying out its program for two years and the “Public Academy” that started in 2006, are successful programs developed in line with this vision.
A liaison office in Brussels cooperates with the European Universities, explore the possibilities to benefit from the EU funds (funds that are not decentralized) and offers internship opportunities in Brussels known as the capital of the EU.
Bahçeşehir University organizes many certificate programs and conferences, and hosts various cultural events during the year as a service to and for the intellectual development of the community. “School of Politics and Leadership” that has been carrying out its program for two years and the “Public Academy” that started in 2006, are successful programs developed in line with this vision.
Public Academy is initiated as the starting point of “Istanbul, Capital of Culture 2010” process to which Bahçeşehir University will contribute with various projects. “Public Academy” where courses are given voluntarily by experts from different fields and academics, is free of charge and open to public. Mission
As a higher education institution dedicated to teaching, research, and service to our society, the mission of Bahçeşehir University is to educate the leading work force of future who have an inquiring mind and a critical thinking ability are sensitive to local and global issues; achieve international standarts; contribute to scientific, technological, and cultural knowledge; are strong supoorters of universal ideas and values. Vision
Bahçeşehir University exerts to be the leading force regionally and nationally in the enhancement of knowledge. Bahçeşehir University aims to educate students who are committed to promoting respect for the rights of others, who are considerate and appreciative of human differences, and of the constructive expression of ideas.
1998
Bahçeşehir University was founded by Uğur Educational Foundation, which was ratified by the Turkish Parliament Law no. 4324/January 15, 1998, published in the official gazette no: 23234 of February 18, 1998.
1999
Bahçeşehir University signed an agreement with Canada, New Brunswick Ministry of Education, for the development and implementation of the English Program. An agreement of cooperation was signed with San Diego State University. The official opening ceremony took place. Bahçeşehir University Sports and Activity Coordinatorship was established. The Office of the Dean of Students was founded. Department of Mathematics & Computer Sciences was opened at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Department of Computer Engineering was opened at the Faculty of Engineering. Department of Business Administration was opened at the Faculty of Business. Department of Political Science & International Relations was opened at the Faculty of Business. Department of Visual Arts & Communication Design was opened at the Faculty of Communication. Departments of Film & Television and Public Relations were opened at the Faculty of Communication. Department of Business Administration was opened at the Vocational School. School of Foreign languages was opened. Department of Capital Markets and Finance was opened at the Institute of Social Sciences. Bahçeşehir University, Istanbul, Center for Strategic Research (ISTAM) was founded. Research Center for Nobel Prize Nominees (NAM) was founded. Research Center for Informatics and Cyber-technologies (ESTAM) was founded.
2000
Psychological Counseling and Guidance Center was founded. Office of vice-rector for Development, Student Resources Management, and MEP was founded. General Education Department (GEP) was founded. Department of Computer & Educational Technologies was established at the faculty of Arts and Sciences. Departments of Economics and European Union Relations were opened at the faculty of Business. Department of Advertising was opened at the faculty of Communication. *Department of Computer Technology and Programming was opened at the Vocational School.
2001
Institute of Science was established and Professor Namık Kemal Aras was appointed director. Professor Zafer Doğan, Dean of the Faculty of Communication was appointed vice-rector for promoting the university. Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Communication Application Center was opened in cooperation with Plato Film. First Spring Fest took place. GAP Coordination Center was founded with the collaboration of South-Eastern Anatolia Project Regional Development administration (GAP) and Bahçeşehir University. Institute of Leadership and Public Affairs (ULYAM) was founded. Study Abroad Program Unit (YEP) was founded. Bahçeşehir University, OSS Information Unit was established. EU Research and Documentation Center (ABADAM) was established.
2002
Faculty of Communication, Faculty of Architecture, and the School of English and Informatics started the academic year at Bahçelievler Campus. Institute of Social Sciences, Film and Television graduate program started. Vice-rectorship unit in charge of Student Affairs. Professor Nurbay Gültekin was appointed the vice-rector. Departments of Architecture and Interior Architecture & Environmental Planning were opened at the Faculty of Architecture. Departments of Industrial Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering were opened at the Faculty of Engineering. Faculty of Law was established. Information Technologies Graduate Program started at the Institute of Science. Bahçeşehir University Continuous Education Center was opened.
2003
Professor Süheyl Batum was appointed the rector. Computer Engineering and Environmental Planning Graduate Programs were opened at the Institute of Science. Institute for Global Understanding of Rule of Law (IGUL) was founded The first Graduation ceremony took place.
2004
Bahçeşehir University got the Erasmus University Charter and thus officially gained the right to implement the Erasmus Programs. Beşiktaş Campus was opened. Faculty of Business, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Communication,Faculty of Architecture and English Prepary School started the 2004-2005 academic year at Beşiktaş Campus. Career Center was founded. Industrial Engineering, Actuary, Supply Chain and Logistics. Management Graduate Programs were opened at the Institute of Science. Small and Medium Scale Enterprises Management, Advanced Acting, European Union Relations, and graduate programs were opened at The Institute of Social Sciences.
2005
Bahçeşehir University Graduates Association was established. English Preparatory School moved to Mecidiyeköy Campus. School of Politics certificate program started at the School of Government and Leadership (HLO). Bahçeşehir University Technology Development Group (BUTEB) was founded. Strategic Research Center started a certificate program titled “A Global Threat: Terrorism”. Office of European and International studies was opened. Fazıl Say Auditorium was opened at Beşiktaş Campus. Corporate Communications Directorate was opened. Departments of Mechatronic Engineering and Software Engineering were opened at the Faculty of Engineering. Departments of Marketing, International Logistics, Office Management and Secretaryship, Import/ Export, Banking and Insurance, and computer based technical Drawing were opened at the Vocational School. Departments of Engineering Management, Architecture, Electrical & Electronics Engineering Graduate Programs were opened at the Institute of Science. Global Business and Marketing, Strategic Marketing and Brand Management, General Management, Information Technologies, Healthcare Management, Education Management, Private Law, Public Law, Marketing Communications and Public Relations, Global Politics and International Relations, International Economics and Development graduate programs were opened.
2006
Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Arts and Sciences moved to Beşiktaş Campus. Departments of American Culture and Literature and Sociology were opened at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Academic Planning Directorate was opened. Landscape Planning and Design Studio Coordinatorship was founded. Community Academy was founded. EU Brussels Information Office was established. American Research Center was founded. Research Center for Black Sea and Caucasian Studies was founded. Faculty of Communication, Acting School Certificate Program started Bahçeşehir University got the authorization to give the diploma supplement developed by the EU Commission and UNESCO/ CEPES. English Preparatory Program abroad started. Research Center for Asia-Pacific Studies was founded. Research Center for Mediterranean Studies was founded. International office Directorate was founded. Education Programs and Teacher Development Unit was founded. Bahçeşehir was given the International Socrates Award.
2007
TV studios were founded. A credit contract for students of the vocational school was signed with Denizbank.
2008
New master programs of Institute of Social sciences Human resources management Marketing Sport management Business enterprise for administrators Attitude study for justice Engineering research and innovation facility opened New associate degree programs of vocational high school Ship and deck management Ship mechanicals International business and trade Mathematics Endustrial electronic Electronic communication Mechatronics Sea and harbour management Automotive Electric Business Import-export Computer technologies and programming Banking and insurance trade International logistics Marketing Protocol signed with Hong-Kong/Lingnan University
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Faculty of Communication
Faculty of Economics & Administrative Sciences
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Architecture & Design
Industrial Products Design
Faculty of Law
Institute of Science
Institute of Social Sciences
Prep School
Technical Programs
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