Istanbul University (reviews)

Istanbul University is the oldest and most established university in Turkey. The institute where I did my Ph.D. in history is the first of its kind in Turkey. This institute offers only master’s and doctoral education. Since there are too many lessons taken in one academic semester, I do not think it is possible to get enough efficiency.
While some departments of the university are located in the area where it was first opened, faculties such as engineering, etc. are on a campus outside the city. I think this is a disadvantage. The quality of education varies from department to department. Unfortunately, the university is not in a good position in the world university rankings.

Istanbul University is considered as the oldest university in Turkey, as its foundation is traced back to 1453. Naturally Istanbul University has the lead with the number of programmes they carry, with more than 10 campuses spread all over Istanbul. Its history provides an experience no other school can provide, as taking its warped marble steps reminds you of all the famous scientists, writers and politicians that once took the same steps as students. Our academics are highly qualified for their positions with many of them carrying a passion for teaching. After every class I find myself appreciating literature and wanting to learn more.

It is not just a university. It is a story itself. It is just a place you cannot imagine. It smells like a history. It speaks to you. It answers you. When you are in this place, you feel like you are in ancient times.

This is the first university I’ve ever attended openly. As a student, the priority is the difficulty of the lessons. The recommended sources tell everything very clearly and clearly, be it about literature or history. Maybe it has started to keep up with today’s technology, but you can find a test like let’s learn with questions in the student system. It shows the wrong and right as soon as the signs are marked. Thus, we can find solutions to the questions that we may encounter in daily life.