Yildiz Technical University

Yildiz Technical University is one of the seven government universities situated in Istanbul besides being the 3rd oldest university of Turkey with its history dating back to 1911.It is regarded as one of the best universities in the country as well. Our university has 10 Faculties, 2 Institutes, the Vocational School of Higher Education, the Vocational School for National Palaces and Historical Buildings, the Vocational School for Foreign Languages and more than 25,000 students.

YTU’s mission is to create a university which pioneers education, scientific research, technological development and artistic work aimed at the progress of society and the increase of the quality of life within an understanding of national and international solidarity; and educates creative, enterprising, questioning and ethical students equipped with universal values, who constantly renew themselves, aim for lifelong learning and are capable of analysis and synthesis.

Foundation year:1911
Short name:YTU
Type:Public
Students:35670
Faculty:1250
Faculty/Students Ratio:29:1
Region:Asia
Location:Istanbul