Gelisim News

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) has succeeded to be among the first hundred universities in the world under the title of "High Quality Education" by being ranking many universities in the ranking that was realized in accordance with the 17 sustainable development goals set by the United Nations (UN) and evaluating the contributions of the universities to the society with their studies and innovative projects in the field of education. Under the title "Quality Education", Istanbul Gelisim University took part in the 1st ranking in 34 universities Turkish participant universities.

Istanbul Gelisim University became one of the world's top 200 universities and the 6th in Turkey with its studies in the field under the title 'Healthy Living and Clean Energy' in the impact ranking evaluated by the data of 2018. Even though IGU does not have the Faculty of Medicine, it is ranked high in these categories together with the world's leading universities.

Speaking of the ranking success, Istanbul Gelisim University Chairman of the Board of the Trustees Abdulkadir Gayretli said: “Since the day IGU was founded, we care about the studies on sustainability at local, regional, national and international levels. Our 57 programs have international accreditation. We have now faculty members who have trained or worked in the world’s top 100 universities. We became the university that has the most patents in Turkey. We have made efforts to realize innovations that are unique in the world and we have realized projects such as Pharmaceutical Device Project, Flying Car. With Head of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) Prof. Dr. Yekta Saraç's innovative spirit and support to universities, we have gained acceleration. As a university, we are proud to be appreciated for our support for the sustainable development of society, by Times Higher Education (THE), one of the world's most prestigious higher education ranking agencies.”

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