About Us
Founded in 2012 by Gedik Holding, a leading industrial company with a legacy of over 60 years, Istanbul Gedik University (IGUN) has rapidly grown into a distinguished institution in Turkey. With six faculties, one graduate education institute, two vocational schools, and one school of foreign languages, we offer more than 100 academic programs, catering to nearly 12,000 students, including over 1,000 international students.
Our commitment to industry-university cooperation is reflected in the university’s steady success and growth. IGUN operates across four campuses and is home to a number of research centers and laboratories that emphasize hands-on training. This approach ensures that our students are not only well-equipped with theoretical knowledge but also prepared to apply it in real-world settings.
In line with our internationalization strategy, IGUN has become a proud member of prestigious international networks such as the University Network for European Capitals of Culture (UNeECC), the European University Association (EUA), the Turkic Universities Union (TURKUNIB), and the Balkan Universities Association (BAUNAS).
At Istanbul Gedik University, we are dedicated to providing high-quality education that fosters self-confidence and professional skills, ensuring our graduates are prepared to make an impact both nationally and internationally. Our Erasmus program is a vital part of this mission, offering students unique opportunities for academic and cultural exchange across Europe and beyond.
Mission & Vision
Our Mission: Erasmus and Exchange Programs Coordinatorship has its misson;
To carry out the mobility processes of our students and academic and administrative staff (our internal stakeholders) within the scope of exchange programs within the framework of the principles of transparency, impartiality and accountability,
Contributing to our internal stakeholders who go abroad within the scope of exchange programs and to our external stakeholders who prefer our university, to achieve their targets at the highest level,
Developing the international stakeholder university network in terms of quality and quantity in a way that will allow the highest level of achievements in outgoing and incoming mobility processes,
To mediate the execution of joint academic, cultural and scientific projects with partner universities abroad in order to contribute to the development of academic and scientific knowledge.
Our Vision: Erasmus and Exchange Programs Coordinatorship has its aim;
To act as an intermediary to increase the contribution of our university to academic and scientific developments at national and international level, in line with its internationalization strategy,
To contribute to the development of the academic, cultural and scientific qualities of our university students and members,
To contribute to the increase of academic and scientific cooperation of our university with qualified universities around the world.
To contribute to the promotion of our country, city and university to our foreign stakeholders in the best way and thus to increase their international recognition.
