Boğaziçi University is one of the top state universities in Turkey. It was established in 1863 as Robert College, the first American college founded outside the borders of the United States. In 1971, it was transformed into Boğaziçi University, an elite Turkish public research university that has kept the liberal arts education tradition and English as the language of instruction. Since then, it has expanded its undergraduate and graduate programs and added new campuses.
Currently, Boğaziçi University is one of Turkey's most prominent research universities with outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs in natural and social sciences, humanities, engineering, education, and applied disciplines. With almost 17,000 students, it has become the most sought after university for students in Turkey and the region, with world-class faculty, top-notch laboratories and facilities, and a beautiful campus. Boğaziçi University also values diversity among its students and faculty. The Office of International Relations maintains an active portfolio of academic partners worldwide and has collaborations with 316 universities in 40 countries.
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6number of Boğaziçi University main campuses (South, North, Hisar, Uçaksavar, Kilyos-Saritepe and Kandilli)
#1Boğaziçi University is ranked the best university in Turkey according to the U.S. News and World Report 2022 Best Global Universities Rankings
1200+the university offers more than 1200 spots in exchange programs for outgoing students
Research
Boğaziçi University has 32 research and application centers besides departmental and institutional research centers. The main areas of research cover a wide range of interdisciplinary work among researches from different departments such as IT technologies, Nanotechnology,Cognitive Sciences and Politics.
Engagement with IU
Indiana University has a primary agreement with Boğaziçi University since 2007 as an official recognition of the ongoing multifaceted partnership. There is also a sub-agreement for faculty exchange.
