İzmir Institute of Technology

İzmir Institute of Technology
İzmir Yüksek Teknoloji Enstitüsü
Motto "Turkey's Technology Base"
Type State Technical University
Established July 11, 1992
Rector Prof. Dr. Mustafa Güden
Academic staff
505
Undergraduates 2559
Postgraduates 1220
Location Urla, İzmir, Turkey
Campus Suburban, 6,060 ha (14,980 acres)
Colors         
Affiliations EUA
Website iyte.edu.tr

Coordinates: 38°19′13″N 26°38′11″E / 38.32028°N 26.63639°E / 38.32028; 26.63639

Entrance gate of IZTECH

İzmir Institute of Technology (Turkish: İzmir Yüksek Teknoloji Enstitüsü, commonly referred to as İYTE) is a public research university[1] in İzmir, Turkey. İYTE maintains a strong emphasis on the natural sciences and engineering and is the only institute of its kind in Turkey with a special focus on scientific research. İzmir Institute of Technology is often cited among Turkey's top universities.

The medium of instruction in all the departments of İYTE is English.[1]

History and general information

Founded on July 11, 1992[2] in the Aegean city of İzmir, the main fields of study that can be accessed at the İzmir Institute of Technology are science and technology. Within these fields, the university's principal aims are to carry out research, education, production, publication and consultancy, among other things.[3]

Campus

The campus is located on one of the most beautiful stretches of Aegean coast just outside the city of Izmir. Comprising 6,060 hectares (14,980 acres), it boasts two ancient Roman baths, its own waterfalls, olive groves, vineyards, valleys, hills, Mediterranean flora as well as landscaped areas not to mention the breathtaking sunsets and dawns that must have inspired Anaxagoras as well as the builders of the earliest known olive oil atelier at Klazomenai some ten kilometers from the campus entrance.

Spanning an Edenic natural environment (such as Antiquity knew) with expansive research and living premises and the urban facilities of an ancient, yet energetic, city of three million residents, the İzmir Institute of Technology offers a wide range of possibilities for the active, enquiring researcher and for the contemplative intellectual. Living, working, and natural leisure facilities as well as a large variety of student activities and sports are available on campus. Efficient transportation between campus and city centre is provided by the Institute via the İzmir-Çeşme Highway.

Organizations

Faculties and departments

İYTE has 16 academic departments, most of which are organized in 3 faculties.[4] These departments are responsible for the undergraduate programs.

In addition to these, there are Department of Foreign Languages and Department of General Cultural Courses.

Graduate schools

The Graduate School of Engineering and Science is responsible for the postgraduate programs in IZTECH.

Research centers

İzmir Technology Development Zone

A-3 Building, İYTE Teknopark

İzmir Technology Development Zone (commonly referred to as İYTE Teknopark) is a science and research park which occupies an area of 225.5 hectares on the campus of IYTE. Connection to the airport, seaport, and to the organised industrial districts is provided by the İzmir-Çeşme Highway. The Zone is ready to serve entrepreneurs with five buildings in 12.200 square metres of enclosed space.[5]

Criticism

IYTE is widely known for being a selective and difficult university. Students often drop out early or take a longer time than normal to complete their studies.[6] Especially, in Faculty of Engineering, only half of the students can graduate from programs in their regular time.[7]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 İzmir Institute Of Technology
  2. The Council of Higher Education of the Republic of Turkey. "Foundation Dates of Turkish Higher Education Institutions". Archived from the original on 2006-11-07. Retrieved 2008-03-17.
  3. http://www.iyte.edu.tr/tanitim/1992-2006IYTERapor/EK1_IYTEnin_kurulusuna_iliskin_basvuru.pdf
  4. İzmir Institute Of Technology
  5. İzmir Technology Development Zone
  6. Senate of the IYTE (2007-03-12). "Strategic Plan (2008-2012)" (PDF). Retrieved 2008-03-17. On page 25, we can see that nearly half of the students exceed their normal times (4+1 years).
  7. Senate of the İYTE (2006-12-08). "Number of students currently studying in undergraduate programs and number of graduates since 1998" (PDF). Retrieved 2008-03-17. Every year only 40 students accepted in each undergraduate program. The table shows that each year only 20 (avg.) students can graduate from Faculty of Engineering.
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