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Boğaziçi University

Explore the rich history and academic offerings of Boğaziçi University, a leading research institution in Turkey, known for its world-class engineering faculty and diverse language programs. Discover opportunities for international exchange and vibrant campus life.

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Boğaziçi University

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  1. Boğaziçi University 1863 - 2008 Seeking excellence requires time accumulation experience

  2. Foundation • Robert College, founded in Istanbul by Dr. Cyrus Hamlin and Mr. Christopher Rheinlander Robert in 1863, was the first American institution of higher learning outside the United States. • Boğaziçi University, the official successor to Robert College, was inaugurated on the same campus in 1971 as a Turkish state university.

  3. From Robert College...

  4. To Boğaziçi University • 6 Campuses • 4 Faculties • 2 Schools • 6 Institutes • 17 Research Centers • 28 Departments • 9963 Students • 8587 Undergraduate Students • 2619 Graduate Students • 1965 Academic Staff (Full-time, Part-time, Contract Based Staff and Research Assistants)

  5. MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Boğaziçi University is to generate knowledge at global scale, to expand the scientific horizons of Turkey and to educate individuals who will ensure the dominance of contemporary science and technology in the development of the society. To achieve this mission, Boğaziçi University accepts the scientific excellence at international level as a measure and aims to maintain its status as a leading research and education institution of international standing.

  6. High Standarts ACCORDANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS… Examined by European University Association (EUA) in 1999, academic and administrative perfection of Boğaziçi University has been approved by EUA and many other international associations. ENGINEERING FACULTY THAT HAS BEEN PROVED TO BE IN WORLD STANDARDS... After ABET’s (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) evaluation on Boğaziçi University Engineering Faculty in 1997 and 2004, contents and the level of the programs in the faculty were shown to be equivalent to the universities in USA and all departments were found to be in accordance with ABET standards.

  7. Academic Units • Faculty of Arts and Sciences, • Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, • Faculty of Education, • Faculty of Engineering, • 6 graduate Institutes, • School of Foreign Languages • School of Applied Disciplines

  8. THE SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES • Turkey’s oldest and best English Education tradition... • Boğaziçi University has experienced education in English since 1863. • 87% of newly registered undergraduates spend a year in the English prep school. • Divisions • English Preparatory Division • Advanced English Division

  9. FOREIGN LANGUAGES GIVEN AT BOĞAZİÇİ UNIVERSITY • German • French • Spanish • Italian • Chinese • Japanese • Russian • Arabic • Latin • Persian • Ancient Greek • Modern Greek

  10. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS • Department of Western Languages and Literature • Linguistics • Film Studies • Text Writing • American Studies • Department of Mathematics • Actuary (Insurance Mathematics) • Service Departments • Department of Physical Education • Department of Fine Arts

  11. SUMMER TERM Boğaziçi University offers opportunities to attend lectures of worldwide known Turkish and foreign faculty members during the 7 weeks summer term. For more info: http://summer.boun.edu.tr/

  12. CAMPUS RESOURCES AND SERVICES • University Library started with 200 law books donated by the Harvard Law School in 1863. The present building holds a total of 320,000 volumes in English, Turkish, French, German and other languages, which makes it one of the largest collections in the country. • Computer Center: Its main task is to run a smoothly functioning campus network for 24 hours every day, providing access to computational services and to world wide academic communications through internet. • Superdorm : 130 appartments with kitchen and bathrooms and private rooms for each student.

  13. SUPERDORM • 22,000 m2 closed area • 5 blocks with 7 flats • 130 apartments with Kitchen and Bathroom • Private rooms for each students • Closed Parking Lot • Computer Rooms • Rooms for hobbies and table tennis • Cafe • Central Heating – Hot water for 24 hours • Security and cleaning services

  14. INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES Traditional ties with world’s leading universities Boğaziçi University provides education abroad via exchange programs. In the period 2006-2007 223 BU students participated in International Exchange Programs.

  15. EXCHANGE PROGRAMS • PARTNERSHIPS WITH • European Universities ( Erasmus Programme) • American Universities • Canadian Universities • Australian Universities • Japanese Universities

  16. ACTIVITIES AT BOĞAZİÇİ • Boğaziçi University supports and encourages student and club activities… • Student Clubs that develops social responsibility, thinking and individual creativity…

  17. 38 STUDENT CLUBS

  18. TRADITIONAL BU STUDENT ACTIVITIES

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