University Description
istanbul bilgi university, established in 1996, is a private university located in eyüpsultan, istanbul, turkey. it is known for its liberal arts-oriented curriculum and has four campuses in istanbul: santralistanbul, kuştepe, dolapdere, and kozyatağı. the university's motto, "non scholae, sed vitae discimus," translates to "we must learn for life, not for school." it has achieved many firsts in turkey and is recognized as turkey's fourth private university. the university has a vibrant student life with various student clubs and offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and ph.d. programs. it is also known for its internationalization efforts and collaborations with institutions like arizona state university. in 2025, istanbul bilgi university is ranked among the top 5 private universities in turkey according to the qs world university rankings.
