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Graduation Joy at Istanbul Gelisim University: 2024-2025 Academic Year Graduation Ceremony Held

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) proudly held its 2024-2025 Academic Year Graduation Ceremony on July 22-23-24, 2025, at Yahya Kemal Beyatlı Performance Arts Center with great enthusiasm and pride. The event was spread across three days, grouped by faculties and schools, where thousands of students celebrated their graduation by tossing their caps into the air, sharing the moment with their families and faculty members.

Thousands of Graduates Proudly Completed Their Academic Journey

On the first day of the ceremony, students from the Graduate Education Institute, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Fine Arts, and the Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences received their diplomas.
The second day celebrated the graduation of students from the Faculty of Architecture and Engineering, Faculty of Applied Sciences, and Faculty of Health Sciences.
The third and final day featured the graduation ceremonies for Istanbul Gelisim Vocational School and the Vocational School of Health Services.

"Your Success Is the Strength of Our University"

Speaking at the ceremony, Istanbul Gelisim University Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin congratulated all the graduates with the following words:
“We shared four years of your development journey, but development is a lifelong process. Since our foundation in 2008, our university has reached a significant level of international success. In the 2025 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, we are ranked in the 1001–1200 band globally, 13th among universities in Türkiye, and 8th among foundation universities. In the field of Research Quality, we rank 473rd in the world, 3rd in Türkiye, and 2nd among foundation universities. This success is your success as well.”
Prof. Şahin encouraged graduates to apply their knowledge and skills to society, stating:
“Be open to innovation, be brave, and follow your dreams. You are part of the Gelisim family—stay connected to your university.”



"You Haven’t Just Graduated—You’ve Become Global Citizens"

Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Istanbul Gelisim University, Abdülkadir Gayretli, emphasized that the aim was not only to graduate students with academic knowledge but also with a global vision:
“Foreign language proficiency is very important to us. That’s why we direct students to language courses when needed, and we cover the course fees for those who succeed. We also support essential expenses, including airfare, to help you gain international experience. As Istanbul Gelisim University, we want you to contribute not only to Türkiye but to the entire world.”
Stressing their support for entrepreneurial and productive youth, Gayretli stated that they provide various forms of assistance—including furniture—to graduates who wish to start their own businesses. He also announced that graduates accepted into master’s or doctoral programs at universities ranked in the global top 20 will have their tuition fees covered by Istanbul Gelişim University.
Gayretli addressed the graduates with this call:
“Remember, we are not just a university; we are a movement of awareness. Your university will continue to support you after graduation. We also offer special scholarships for our alumni pursuing graduate studies. Ultimately, we hope to see many of you become the academics of the future.”



Pride and Joy Intertwined

The three-day graduation ceremonies of Istanbul Gelisim University took place with great enthusiasm, joined by students, faculty, and families. The emotional highlights of the event included the graduation oath, the presentation of achievement awards, and the collective tossing of graduation caps into the air. Having completed one of the most important milestones of their educational journey, students proudly celebrated their graduation from Istanbul Gelisim University.


 

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