Turkish Universities
Mar 15, 2026
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Istanbul Technical University (İTÜ) – A Beacon of Engineering Since 1773
Istanbul Technical University (İTÜ) is the third oldest technical university in the world, founded in 1773 during the reign of Ottoman Sultan Mustafa III under the name "School of Naval Engineers." Over centuries it evolved to become Turkey's and the region's leading technical university.
The Campus
İTÜ has four main campuses distributed across Istanbul: Maçka, Taşkışla in Taksim, Ayazağa (the largest, housing most faculties and facilities), and Gümüşsuyu on the Bosphorus. This diversity of locations allows students to enjoy all areas of Istanbul.
Faculties and Specializations
İTÜ focuses primarily on engineering and applied sciences, and includes:
- Faculty of Civil Engineering
- Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
- Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
- Faculty of Architecture
- Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics (one of its prime specializations)
- Faculty of Management and Technology
- Faculty of Maritime Sciences
- Faculty of Mines and Earth Sciences
- Faculty of Fine Arts and Design Technology
Achievements and Partnerships
İTÜ has produced many Turkish government ministers, major company CEOs, and prominent scientists. The university ranks highly internationally in engineering specifically and holds research partnerships with NASA and leading European and Asian institutions. It is also a center for a large number of Turkish patents.
Costs and Scholarships
As a public university, international student fees range annually from $800 to $2,500. YTB government scholarships are available in addition to internal excellence scholarships for outstanding graduate students.
Why İTÜ for Arab Students?
- Third oldest technical university in the world with exceptional academic reputation
- Degree recognized internationally, especially in Gulf countries and Europe
- Engineering and technical specializations at the highest level
- Istanbul's strategic location opens enormous job opportunities
- Low tuition fees as a public university
The Campus
İTÜ has four main campuses distributed across Istanbul: Maçka, Taşkışla in Taksim, Ayazağa (the largest, housing most faculties and facilities), and Gümüşsuyu on the Bosphorus. This diversity of locations allows students to enjoy all areas of Istanbul.
Faculties and Specializations
İTÜ focuses primarily on engineering and applied sciences, and includes:
- Faculty of Civil Engineering
- Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
- Faculty of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
- Faculty of Architecture
- Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics (one of its prime specializations)
- Faculty of Management and Technology
- Faculty of Maritime Sciences
- Faculty of Mines and Earth Sciences
- Faculty of Fine Arts and Design Technology
Achievements and Partnerships
İTÜ has produced many Turkish government ministers, major company CEOs, and prominent scientists. The university ranks highly internationally in engineering specifically and holds research partnerships with NASA and leading European and Asian institutions. It is also a center for a large number of Turkish patents.
Costs and Scholarships
As a public university, international student fees range annually from $800 to $2,500. YTB government scholarships are available in addition to internal excellence scholarships for outstanding graduate students.
Why İTÜ for Arab Students?
- Third oldest technical university in the world with exceptional academic reputation
- Degree recognized internationally, especially in Gulf countries and Europe
- Engineering and technical specializations at the highest level
- Istanbul's strategic location opens enormous job opportunities
- Low tuition fees as a public university
