Bogazici University

Bogazici University was formally established as a public university in 1971, but has its origins in Robert College – the first American college outside of the U.S., founded in 1863. It has a long tradition of excellence in English language undergraduate education, serving the most elite students of the region. The university recruits its average student from the top 1% of students who take the university entrance exams in the country.

The mission of Bogazici University is to generate universal knowledge and to educate individuals who respect ethical standards, who are environmentally conscious, who can think critically and who, with their academic and cultural formation and self confidence, are versatile, creative and capable of being successfully employed in academic institutions and in public or private sectors.

Foundation year: 1971
Short name: BU
Type: Public
Students: 12370
Faculty: 490
Faculty/Students Ratio: 25:1
Region: Asia
Location: Istanbul